Obituaries

Jonathan Michael Wilson, cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend was born on July 7, 1995, and unexpectedly left this world on May 15, 2024. His passing has left a profound void in the lives of all who had the privilege…

Olga Lucia Caracciolo, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 16th, 2024, at age 78. She was born on May 8th, 1946, in Cali, Colombia, to her mother Maria Encarnacion Rivera.In the late 60s, Olga ventured to New York…

David L. Taylor, 78, of Lee’s Summit, passed away May 17, 2024 with his family by his side.   Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, May 30 at Longview Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held at 10am on Friday,…

Elton Andrew Heimsoth (Andy), 64, Father and Grandfather Andy passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024.  Born in Clinton, MO and raised in Lee’s Summit, MO, Andy was a man who cherished life’s adventures. A stellar athlete, he was an avid outdoorsman,…

Benny Dobbs was born August 24,1934, in Battles, Oklahoma. Virginia Mankin was born September 22, 1935, in Latimer County, Oklahoma. They married on June 10, 1951. Ben surrendered to preach on December 5, 1954. The success of their relationship was that she…

Frances Arlene (Stone) Jackson (Fran), 84, entered eternal rest on May 5, 2024. Fran was born on May 16, 1939 in Marquette, Wisconsin, to Harvey and Mary Stone; she was the sixth of Harvey’s 15 children, and the second of Mary’s 11…

BARBARA J. LARDE, 67, of West Memphis, Arkansas, died on May 1, 2024. Visitation Friday, May 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. in New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 975 E. Barton, West Memphis, Arkansas; Services Saturday, May 11th, 11 a.m. in…

Judith “Judy” Kay Berbereia (née Cunningham), 81, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on April 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born to E. Wade Cunningham and June M. Cunningham (Atteberry) on March 8, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri. Judy was…

Marie D. Stroke, 85, passed away May 2, 2024.  Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Tuesday, May 7th at Longview Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Wednesday, May 8th at Holy Spirit…

September 12, 1948 – April 27, 2024 Chuck Billings, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home.  Born on September 12, 1948, to Edwin A. and Pauline Gadwood Billings, Chuck graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City, MO.…