Obituaries

Mr. Loren Pitts

Mr. Loren Pitts

Nov 14, 2009

Loren Frederick Pitts left this world on November 14, 2009. He was reunited in heaven with his “pretty lady” of 62 years Rita Pitts, his father Orville Pitts and mother Bessie Rose. He leaves behind his daughters Cynthia Peters and Rebecca Freeland, his son Loren Craig Pitts, along with 9 beautiful grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother Donald Pitts, brothers-in-law James...

Mrs. Anna White

Mrs. Anna White

Nov 12, 2009

Anna White, 73 of Mission, Kansas, passed away peacefully November 12, 2009 after a difficult struggle with her health. She was born March 25, 1936 to Lester and Lola (Nations) Woodall in Macks Creek, Missouri. Anna was raised and graduated from high school in Macks Creek. She married her husband, Willard White, March 10, 1953 in Macks Creek, Mo where...

Dolores Cocherl

Dolores Cocherl

Nov 12, 2009

Dolores Ruth Cocherl 77, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully in her home on November 12, 2009. Her devoted husband of 60 years was at her side. A celebration of her life 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Friends may call on the family from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service...

Mr. Greg Tolby

Mr. Greg Tolby

Nov 12, 2009

George W. Tolby, 88, Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away November 12, 2009. Memorial service at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning an hour prior, on Friday, November 20, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan., (913) 451- 1860. Inurnment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Clarence Horton

Mr. Clarence Horton

Nov 11, 2009

Clarence B. Horton, Jr., M.D., 84, passed away November 11, 2009 at Village Shalom. He will have a Navy burial at sea at a later date. Clarence was born January 11, 1925 in Buenas Aires, Argentina to Clarence and Ethel Horton. He lived there until around the age of 9 when his parents returned to the United States to live...

Mrs. Betty Lucas

Mrs. Betty Lucas

Nov 9, 2009

Betty J. Lucas, 70, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Muscatine, IA and Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She had returned to the Kansas City area in April from her winter home in Sun Lakes, AZ. Betty was born at home at Gentryville, MO, on April 11, 1939. The daughter of Johnny and Maudie Ferrell...

Mrs. Dorothy Coburn

Mrs. Dorothy Coburn

Nov 8, 2009

Dorothy Gerba Coburn, 80, Overland Park, KS, passed away on Nov. 8, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born in Kansas City, KS, on May 17, 1929 to Nicholas and Danica Gerba. Dorothy graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1948 and spent several years working in commercial banking prior to her marriage in 1958. Outside of her family,...

Mr. Frank Zappa

Mr. Frank Zappa

Nov 7, 2009

Frank Zappa, 56, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Price of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 West 143rd Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062. A committal service will be immediately following at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Fond memories and condolences for...

Mr. Robert Lee Callahan

Mr. Robert Lee Callahan

Nov 6, 2009

Robert Lee Callahan, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. Robert was born on June 6, 1925 to Leo and Francis Callahan in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a veteran Marine of WWII and the Korean War. Robert retired from the Board of Public Utilities in...

Mr. Robert Callahan

Mr. Robert Callahan

Nov 6, 2009

Robert Lee Callahan, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. Robert was born on June 6, 1925 to Leo and Francis Callahan in Kansas City, Kansas. He went to Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a veteran Marine of WWII and the Korean War. Robert retired from the Board of Public Utilities...

Ms. Debora Wright

Ms. Debora Wright

Nov 4, 2009

Debora K. Wright, 51, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away November 4, 2009. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Shawnee, Kan. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society . (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, at 913-451-1860.)

Mr. M. Meulmester

Mr. M. Meulmester

Nov 3, 2009

John M. Meulmester, 61, Overland Park passed away November 3, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 3:00 P.M., also in the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Odyssey Hospice, 800 E. 101st...

Mrs. Amalia Banuelos

Mrs. Amalia Banuelos

Nov 2, 2009

Amalia Banuelos, 59, resident of Ulysses, Kansas peacefully passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. The cause of death was metastatic colon cancer. Amalia was born on October 12, 1950 in Orange Grove, Texas to Alfredo and Rebecca Garza. She was a resident of Ulysses for 31 years. Amalia was...

Mrs. Patricia Morrison

Mrs. Patricia Morrison

Nov 1, 2009

PATRICIA "PATTY" SEATON MORRISON Patricia "Patty" Seaton Morrison, 55, of Leawood, Kan., passed away November 1, 2009, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 5, at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection's Wesley Covenant Chapel in Leawood. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at D.W....

Dr. Kent Bailey

Dr. Kent Bailey

Nov 1, 2009

Kent Bailey, DDS, 61, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009. Cremation, with ashes to be scattered at a later date. A celebration of Kent’s life and humor will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th, at Cascone’s Italian Restaurant, 3737 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri. Kent graduated from Webb...

Mr. Jesse Munyan

Mr. Jesse Munyan

Nov 1, 2009

Jesse R. Munyan, 19, Overland Park, Kansas passed away November 1, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 6, 2009 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 9595 W. 95th St., Overland Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M., Thursday evening, November 5, 2009 at Westbrooke Church, 9898 W. 95th St., Overland Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Mrs. Shirley Gragg

Mrs. Shirley Gragg

Oct 31, 2009

Shirley O. Gragg, 84, of Independence, Mo., passed away October 31, 2009. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 6, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. Shirley was born May 23, 1925, in Kansas City, Kan., to Juanita and Roy O'Haro. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cindy...

Mr. Joe Fields, Jr.

Mr. Joe Fields, Jr.

Oct 31, 2009

Joe Edward Freels, Jr., a longtime resident of Kansas City, Mo., passed away early Saturday, October 31, 2009, after a long illness. Joe was born in Sunbright, Tenn. in 1926. Joe was a WWII veteran, having served in the Navy in the Pacific theater. Joe was a salesman and sales manager for most of his professional career, having worked for...

Mrs. Guiomar Barth

Mrs. Guiomar Barth

Oct 31, 2009

Guiomar Reuter Barth of Lee's Summit, Mo., beloved wife of the late Reverend Howard G. Barth, passed away October 31, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Guiomar was born March 27, 1920, to Prof. Paul and Elsa (Meyer) Reuter in Seward, Neb. She graduated from Concordia College, Seward, Neb., in 1941, and married Reverend Howard G. Barth in...

Mrs. Guiomar Barth

Mrs. Guiomar Barth

Oct 31, 2009

Guiomar Reuter Barth of Lee’s Summit, MO, beloved wife of the late Reverend Howard G. Barth, passed away October 31, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Guiomar was born March 27, 1920, to Prof. Paul and Elsa (Meyer) Reuter in Seward, NE. She graduated from Concordia College, Seward, NE, in 1941 and married Reverend Howard G. Barth in...