Obituaries

Ronald Pentz

May 4, 2022

Ronald C. Pentz was born at home in Oskaloosa, Kansas on August 20, 1932, to parents  Minnie Marie Wagner Pentz and Carl E. Pentz. Raised in a Christian home, Ron prayed with his parents to receive Christ as his Savior the day before his thirteenth birthday. He led a life in service to the Lord using his gifts for...

Nicholas Lee Williams

Apr 28, 2022

Nicholas Williams, of Leawood, KS passed away Thursday, April 28.  He was born February 2, 1979.  He was the son of Jim and Lois Williams, also of Leawood.  He graduated from Blue Valley North High School and attended college at the University of Kansas.  Growing up, he played soccer and basketball, and he really excelled at baseball.  He was...

Roger Anderson

Apr 27, 2022

Roger C. Anderson, of Lawrence, KS passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to Charles I. and Ethel M. (Monk) Anderson.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in library science from the University of Denver, Roger held various positions at...

Ruth Robertson

Apr 24, 2022

Ruth started her Journey on May 30, 1927, on 43rd Street in Kansas City, Kansas.  Ruth lived at the corner of Rainbow and 43rd throughout her childhood.  She attended Rosedale High School, where she served on the Cheerleading Squad, graduating with the Class of 1945.  After high school, Ruth joined the Cheerleading Squad at Kansas City Junior College, where...

Burton Butch Gordon

Apr 24, 2022

Burton “Butch” Gordon was born November 2nd, 1928, to Clyde and Juanita Gordon. Clyde and Juanita had two children, Burton and his older sister Betty who preceded him in death.  While he was born in Watonga, Oklahoma, the family soon moved to Salina, Kansas and then on to Manhattan, Kansas, where he attended grade school, high school, and then...

Richard Petty

Apr 23, 2022

Richard Douglas Petty, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23.

Richard was born December 29, 1932, to Stephen and Julia Petty in Flint, MI.  He wed his first wife, Maxine Sharp, January 3, 1952, and they had four children. In 1982 he married Beverly Akers and was married until his death.  After...

J.W. Stoker

Apr 21, 2022

J.W. Stoker, legendary trick rider and roper, passed away on April 21, 2022, at the age of 94 in Weatherford, Texas.

Graveside service will be 11 am Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, at the  Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 1200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas 66210

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in J.W.’s...

Barbara Emberton

Apr 20, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Sneed, 73, was born October 29th, 1948 to parents Marianne and Hubert Sneed. She was the eldest child of six and was seen as a dedicated sister to her younger siblings. Barbara graduated from Gardner High School in 1966 and was an active member of the Student Alumni after graduation. She became Barbara Emberton with her marriage...

Mark William DeFoor

Apr 19, 2022

Mark passed Tuesday, April 19, 2022, surrounded by family; his wife on his right, mother on his left, and three daughters holding onto him. His father, sisters, nieces, and nephews were all at his bedside, wrapping him in love.

His nearly two-year battle with cancer that riddled his body ended peacefully and without pain but devastated his...

Hugh McCaughey, M.D.

Apr 19, 2022

Hugh McCaughey, age 94, of Leawood, Kansas, died April 12, 2022. Hugh was a man of God, family, country and a member of America’s Greatest Generation. He celebrated 64 years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Marjorie.  He was born on March 18, 1928 to Marguerite O’Donnell and Joseph McCaughey. Hugh had a profound and simple mission statement...

James Hataway

Apr 18, 2022

James D. Hataway Jr, 69 passed away on April 18, 2022. He bravely fought a hard battle of pancreatic cancer for two years.

Funeral services will be Wednesday April 27, 2022, at 2:00pm at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS. Burial will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the...

Martha Philgreen

Apr 18, 2022

Martha Metsker Philgreen, 77, of Overland Park, KS, passed away April 18, 2022 after experiencing a sudden heart attack in her home.

Martha was born on November 20, 1944 to Al and Vidy Metsker in Kansas City, MO. After Martha graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1962, she went on to study at Calvary Bible College.

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William Bowmaster

Apr 17, 2022

William Ray “Bill” Bowmaster, 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 17th.  Bill was predeceased by his parents, Ray and MaryBeth Bowmaster, his brother, Bob, and his son, Andy.  He is survived by two daughters, Chris Bowmaster and Dawn Zerbs, their spouses, Tye Martin and Rick Zerbs, four grandchildren, and many close relatives and friends.

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Vida Hunter

Apr 16, 2022

Vida Lucille Hunter was born April 28, 1944 in Great Bend, Kansas to Thomas Powell and Ruth (Martee) Powell.  She was the 4th child in a family of 8 children.  Her father was something of a wanderer and often left for years at a time leaving his family uncared for.  They also moved quite frequently when the father, a farm laborer, changed jobs...

Donna Barr

Apr 13, 2022

Donna Lea Barr, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away April 13, 2022.  Donna was born October 23, 1941, in Lewis, Iowa, the daughter of Lyle "Tiny" and Naomi Ingram.  Donna lived the majority of her life in Overland Park, Kansas.  She has two children, Stephanie Ann Wirtz and Rieter (Chris) Christian Wirtz.  She also raised her two...