Obituaries

Dec 15, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) LeRoy Kissee (84) of Shawnee, Kansas went to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on December 15, 2025.

Ken was born June 17th of 1941 to William and Edra Kissee of Lenexa, Kansas. At age 21 through friends, Ken met and married the love of his life Virena (Vi) May Bridgewater. After the birth of...

Dec 10, 2025

James Curtis “Jim” Smith, age 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on July 7, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana, to Curtis and Lucille Smith, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Janet Elliott, Joyce Winters, and John Smith.

After graduating...

Nov 15, 2025

Albert U. Egharevba, 79, passed away peacefully on November 15th in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on August 8, 1946, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, he lived a life anchored in faith, compassion, and unwavering devotion to the people around him. His journey carried him across continents, yet no matter where he went,...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Nedra Faye Johnson Mickey February 4, 1943 - December 12, 2025 Nedra was born in Topeka Kansas and grew up in Lawrence Kansas. Her parents were Marvin and Dola Johnson. Nedra’s family moved to Prairie Village Kansas in the mid 1950s and she was one of the first graduating classes from Shawnee Mission East high school in 1961. Nedra had...

Dec 14, 2025

Robert David Bixby, Jr. of Overland Park, Ks passed away at home on December 14, 2025.

He was born May 23, 1943, to Robert and Berneice Bixby in Leon, Iowa.

Dave served 6 years in the Army National Guard as an SP4 E4 Rotor Helicopter Mechanic and married Lynn on September 5, 1964. Lisa was born in Kansas City, Missouri where they...

Dec 14, 2025

Ed McLoud, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was married to Pat McLoud for 69 years before her passing in February. They met in Bartlesville, OK, at Central Christian College.He was born in Wichita, KS, on March 29, 1935, to Leslie and Orpha McLoud.He is survived by three sons, Dennis (Julie), Mike (Shirley), and Kurt (Carol), 6...

Dec 12, 2025

Elizabeth Ellen Wasmuth, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Lakeview Village Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Andrews, Indiana.

Elizabeth attended Ball State University, earning a degree in physical education. Throughout her life, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church and P.E.O., and she found great joy...

Nov 24, 2025

Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Fuller passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Jeff was born in Bethlehem, PA, on July 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Margaret W. Fuller. He is survived by his sister, Susan F. Robin (Sidney) of Austin, TX; his brothers, Jack Fuller (Laurie) of Overland Park, KS and Reed Fuller...

Oct 23, 2025

Alan Scott Yankey, 63, of Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Alan was born on October 22, 1962, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Lowell Thomas and Betty Lou (Cox) Yankey. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, where he played baseball, he began his lifelong career in the...

Dec 17, 2025

Donald Eugene Gillespie, born June 14, 1943, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on December 17, 2025.

Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mimi Gillespie; his sons Brian Gillespie (Leann) and Kevin Gillespie (Danna); and his three most precious grandchildren, Anna, Mathew, and Ava, who brought him immense joy.

A...

Dec 8, 2025

William Leslie “Bill” Ward, Jr., 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Frances “Frankie” H. Ward Hoffman and William Leslie Ward, Sr.

Bill lived his entire life in the Kansas City area. He graduated from Harvard...

Dec 8, 2025

Phillip Carleton Ruttan Sr., 79, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, December 08, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House, with his family by his side. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 15th, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS, 66210. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m....

Dec 8, 2025

Dale Harlan Nicely, born December 14th, 1959, son of Virginia and Kenneth Nicely, passed away Monday, December 8th at home with his loving family at his side. 

Dale was a strong, virtuous, and principled man who lived and held himself to a high standard. First among his ideals, was the importance of family which he dedicated his life to. He is...

Dec 6, 2025

Jerome Dennis Rendina, aged 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on 6 December, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas. He was born on 21 November, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Albert and Dorothy Rendina. Dennis left behind a wife, April; two sons, Mark and Barry; and two daughters, Kim and Dennise.

Dennis was a private person, yet he...

Dec 6, 2025

Warren E (Gene) Anderson 90 years old; succumbed to ongoing health issues on Dec 6 2025

Gene was born on June 14, 1935 in Peoria KS. Survived by his wife of 48 years, sons Phil, Greg, Steve and Todd and sister Barbara Gregory. Predeceased family members include his first wife Patrica, mother of his children including predeceased daughter Debra Anderson Nelson;...

Dec 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Loats, 64, passed away at home on December 3, 2025. Born on May 12, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bob was the beloved son of John and Maxine Loats and much loved brother and friend to many.

He is survived by his siblings: Tom (Tena), Kathy Powell (Tom Carpenter) and Bill (Tamara) and many nieces and nephews, who will...

Dec 3, 2025

Norma J. Reiman passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, Kansas. The staff at Ascend Hospice -Palliative Care provided exceptional care for Norma the past 7 months. Miss Reiman was born on September 26, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri and resided in Roeland Park, KS for 70 years. She was 100 years of...

Dec 2, 2025

Paul David Apperson, lovingly known as Paul “The Wall” from Arkansas, was born on May 18, 1966, in Paola, Kansas, to Bill and Jean Apperson.

Paul was a fun-loving spirit who found joy in roller coasters, making friends wherever he went, music, movies, and—above all—Dr Pepper. He had a deep love for classic shows and artists, including Top Gun, Dallas, The...

Dec 2, 2025

Lavonna Ruth Kirby, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 2, 2025. She was born on Nov. 12, 1933 in Chickasha, OK. She graduated from W. H. Adamson High School in Dallas, TX in 1951. While attending Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, OK she met Dorsey Raymond Kirby who would soon become her...