Alice Luejewell Reeves, 67, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away under hospice care on March 21, 2023. Alice was born on July 27, 1955, in Pottersville, Missouri. She was one of seven children of Jolly and Alene Morgan. Alice worked in the medical field for 20 years, which she loved....
Obituaries
Bobby Wayne Neal Jr.
Bobby Wayne Neal Jr., 52, recently of Lawson, Mo., passed away March 18, 2023. Bobby was born in New Orleans, La., on May 9, 1970. He grew up in New Orleans, but also lived in Missouri. Bobby was a certified nursing assistant at Lawson Manor. He enjoyed riding his...
Sally (Hurt) Villers
Sally (Hurt) Villers, 73, of Kearney, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2023, from liver cancer. Sally was born April 2, 1949, in Denver, Colorado. She married her husband, Jon Villers on June 1, 1968. Sally worked at various jobs to...
Terry W. Rickman
Terry W. Rickman, 80, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023. He was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School and a life-long resident of Excelsior Springs and the surrounding area. Terry was born October 25, 1942, to Waneta (Van Pelt) Rickman and William E. Rickman...
James “Earl” French Sr.
1931 to 2023 James Earl French Sr. was born September 21, 1931 to John M. French and Lavera (Miller) French in Kansas City, MO. He was an older brother to LaVerna Norton, who proceeded him in death. He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Palmer) French,...
Harry B. “Shorty” Carrel Jr.
H.B. “Shorty” Carrel, 96, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away March 12, 2023. Mr. Carrel was born on the family farm February 10, 1927, which was lost during the Great Depression. They then moved to Liberty, Missouri, and later to Excelsior Springs in 1942. Shorty was drafted in early...
Raymond Ronald “Ron” Moberly
July 14, 1936 – March 9, 2023 Ron Moberly, 86, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home in Liberty, Mo. Ron was the oldest of three sons born to Raymond and Mary Ethel Moberly in Mosby, Mo. Raised on a farm with two brothers and many chores...
Dr. Jerry Allison Kirkland
Dr. Jerry Allison Kirkland of Kearney, Missouri, passed away at Liberty Hospital on March 8, 2023. Dr. Jerry Kirkland was born in Emporia, Kansas, on December 12, 1936. Dr. Kirkland received his medical degree from the University of Kansas. His internship and residency were completed at the old Kansas...
Darius Rod Roland Burnside
Darius Rod Roland Burnside, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 5, 2023. Darius was born on February 2, 1985. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Fry Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney, Missouri. Our Sincere Condolences...
Elaine Marie Compton
Elaine Marie Compton, 60, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Elaine was born on July 10, 1962 in Crosby, Minnesota to George and Lois Laughton. On May 21, 1983 she married Jeffrey Wayne Compton, they were married for 39 years and 9 months. She was...
Ray L. Patton
Ray L. Patton, 86, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at home with loved ones. Ray was born August 25, 1936 to Dorothy and Vincil Patton in Vibbard, Missouri. Ray joined the Army in 1953 and served until 1956. During this time, he...
Sandra Edmunds
1941-2023 Sandra Edmunds passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born March 4,1941 in Kansas City, MO, to Sherman and Evelyn (Holmes) Brenner. She graduated from Park Hill High School. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She crafted for her grandchildren’s classroom parties until the day...