Obituaries

John O'Neal

John O'Neal

Jul 2, 2010

Mr. John Thomas O'Neal was born at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Mo., on Sept. 8, 1948, to Tom "Bud" Cecil O'Neal and Nina Irene Roland O'Neal who preceded him in death. John married Ethel Pipes O'Neal on April 18, 1970. John and Ethel resided in Overland Park, Kan. John died at home surrounded by his family and close friends...

Mrs. Melinda Dark

Mrs. Melinda Dark

Jul 1, 2010

Melinda Works Dark Melinda Works Dark, 58, died July 1, 2010, after a courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on December 23, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Wesley Works, Jr., and Katherine Hutchins Works. Melinda was a 5th-generation Texan and lived her entire life in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Denton area until 2007, when she and her husband...

Dr. John Nieman

Dr. John Nieman

Jun 29, 2010

DR. JOHN LAWRENCE NIEMAN June 8, 1928 to June 29, 2010 Dr. John Lawrence Nieman was born on 6-8-1928, the son of Christopher and Marie Nieman of Shawnee, Kansas. Due to the premature death of his mother, he was raised through his high school years by his “Mom”, Sarah Richert of Newton, Kansas. Following his high school graduation, he joined...

Mr. Paul Wyss

Mr. Paul Wyss

Jun 28, 2010

Paul Theodore Wyss Paul Theodore Wyss passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home in Leawood, KS. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00...

Mrs. Frances Rice (Stubbs) Hauser

Mrs. Frances Rice (Stubbs) Hauser

Jun 28, 2010

FRANCES RICE (STUBBS) HAUSER Frances R. Hauser, 93, Roeland Park, KS, passed away June 28, 2010 in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Memorial services will be held at Southridge Presbyterian Church, 5015 Buena Vista, Roeland Park, Kansas, on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 6:30- 7:30 p.m., prior to the memorial service, at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made...

Mrs. Carol Mays

Mrs. Carol Mays

Jun 27, 2010

CAROL J. MAYS Carol J. Mays, 65, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will follow on Thursday, July 1st at 11:00 am also at the chapel. Burial will follow at the...

Joseph Hurd

Joseph Hurd

Jun 26, 2010

Joseph R. Hurd, age 82, of Overland Park, KS died on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 1st at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS with visitation from 12-2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Chapel prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family...

Mr. Doc McCracken

Mr. Doc McCracken

Jun 25, 2010

DOC J. McCRACKEN Doc J. McCracken went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 26, 2010, where he will be met by his son Mitch who passed away in 1974. Doc was born August 2, 1930 the son of George and Vera McCracken of Trenton, MO, where he was raised with 4 brothers and 6 sisters. He moved to Kansas...

Mr. Haydon Diggs

Mr. Haydon Diggs

Jun 24, 2010

HAYDON HENRY DIGGES Haydon Henry Digges, age 94, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Memorial services will be 3:00 P.M. on Monday, June 28th at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the church. Private inurnment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions...

Mr. Leland Lawrence “TANNY” Tannahill

Mr. Leland Lawrence “TANNY” Tannahill

Jun 23, 2010

LELAND LAWRENCE “TANNY” TANNAHILL Leland Lawrence Tannahill, age 93, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at home with family at his bedside. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 26th at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be from 9-10:00 A.M. Saturday at the chapel prior to...

Ruthanna Day

Ruthanna Day

Jun 22, 2010

Ruthanna Day, 79, Lake Ozark, Mo., departed this life on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, after her courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Ruthanna’s life will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. A gathering of Ruthanna’s family and friends will be from 2-3 p.m. prior to...

Mr. C. Howard

Mr. C. Howard

Jun 20, 2010

ROBERT C. HOWARD Robert C. Howard passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at The Forum in Overland Park, KS. Robert was born to John Howard, Jr. and Julia Kleine Howard on January 16, 1917 in Yonkers, NY. Robert served in the Army’s 85th Infantry Division in Africa and Italy during WWII and was awarded two battle stars. Following graduation from...

Mrs. Patricia Mathews

Mrs. Patricia Mathews

Jun 14, 2010

PATRICIA JOANN MATHEWS Patricia Joann Mathews, age 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, died on June 14, 2010. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 17 at 2:30pm at The Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, Ks. Patty was born on St Patrick's Day 1926 to Frank and Marie Piffer, their only child. They lived in...

Mrs. Betty Herrin

Mrs. Betty Herrin

Jun 13, 2010

BETTY ANN HERRIN Betty Ann Herrin, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas went to be with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. She fought a very courageous battle with cancer for almost three years. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons...

Mrs. Willa Miller

Mrs. Willa Miller

Jun 12, 2010

WILLA M. MILLER Willa Miller, 92, passed away, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Private graveside services will be held at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)

Mr. Steve Moore

Mr. Steve Moore

Jun 12, 2010

STEVE MOORE Steve Moore, 48, passed away at his home on June 12, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday June 16 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf Ave OPKS. Graveside services will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday June...

Mr. Harvey Stoker

Mr. Harvey Stoker

Jun 11, 2010

HARVEY P. STOKER Harvey P. Stoker, 97, Roeland Park, Kan., passed away June 11, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House. Harvey worked for Sears in Floor Covering for 45 years. He is survived by his three daughters, Nora Bowman, Mary Bishop and Frances Smithey, and one son, Mike Stoker. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 14,...

Mrs. Ora (Babe) Lundy

Mrs. Ora (Babe) Lundy

Jun 8, 2010

Ora Metta (Babe) Lundy, 93, passed away June 8th, 2010, at the Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 26th, 2010, with a reception for friends and family from 1:30-2 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 PM at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Mrs. Lundy was...

Mr. James "Red" Dougherty

Mr. James "Red" Dougherty

Jun 8, 2010

EDWARD JAMES DOUGHERTY Edward James Dougherty, 90, Olathe, Kansas, passed on June 8th, 2010, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home. Ed "Red" Dougherty first started his career in rodeo with the Clyde Miller Wild West Show. He then spent over 20 years as a bronc rider on the national rodeo circuit before beginning his second career as a salesman for...

Mr. Michael Cutcliff

Mr. Michael Cutcliff

Jun 7, 2010

MICHAEL CUTCLIFF Michael J. Cutcliff, 59, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 11 at 2:30 pm at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)