Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

Karla Chestnut, 75, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Benton House of Staley Hills.

She was born June 3, 1950 in Smithville, Missouri, to Robert and Carlene (Jones) Greaves. She earned her bachelor's degree from Northwest Missouri State University and worked as a pharmacy tech.

Karla married Olen Chestnut on August 31,...

Jul 11, 2025

Margaret L. Grayson, 89, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital.

She was born January 12, 1936 in Highland, Kansas, to John and Ruby (Haskell) Pennel.

Margaret married Donald E. Grayson on May 7, 1960. They shared 62 years of marriage before his passing on August 16, 2022....

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Enderle, who departed this life peacefully. John was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, and humor to those fortunate enough to know him.

John was preceded in death by his father, Carl Enderle, whose memory he held close...

Apr 29, 2025

Beverly L'Hommedieu, 80, Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

She was born on December 1, 1944, in Altoona, Iowa, to LeRoy and Viola Iske.

Beverly married Duane L'Hommedieu on December 9th, 1962. He preceded her in death on June 7th, 2018.

She was medical records director for Veterans Administration Cameron Missouri....

Mar 26, 2025

Nancy J. Martin 85 of Plattsburg Missouri died Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Oakridge Nursing Home in Plattsburg.  Born on January 4, 1940, in Sedalia Missouri to Harold and Jo (Cox) Fricke.  She was a graduate of Sedalia Smith Cotton High School class of 1958.  She was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church Plattsburg, PEO and the...

Mar 22, 2025

Wanda J. Lueb, 84, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.

She was born July 30, 1940 to Harry A and Esta B. (Beardon) Eaken in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1958.

Wanda married Charles Russell Lueb on September 9, 1961.

Wanda embraced life with grace and...

Mar 7, 2025

Emma Oracoy Lunn, a vibrant and lively 75-year-old from Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away on March 7, 2025. Emma wasn't just a great mom and wife, she was also an amazing friend and teacher. She was a devout Catholic and lived by her faith, showing kindness, generosity, and love to everyone she met. Before she took her last breath, she...

Mar 1, 2025

Darrell R. Kennedy 75 of Plattsburg Missouri died Saturday March 1, 2025, at a Leavenworth Kansas healthcare center.  Born on April 3, 1949, to Coy and Leona (Anderson) Kennedy in Smithville MO.  Darrell attended Plattsburg schools and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Viet-Nam war.  Darrell retired from United Transport in...

Feb 18, 2025

John R. Burnside 89 of Plattsburg Missouri died Tuesday February 18, 2025, at St Luke's Hospice house in Kansas City Missouri.  Born on October 14, 1935, in Mecca Missouri to Roland and Kathilene (Bell) Burnside.  He attended Washington School in Plattsburg and was a graduate of Bartlett High School in St Joseph Missouri.  John was the owner of Burnside...

Feb 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aaren "Ari" Colene Tinnen, aged 45, a beloved member of our family as well as several communities in Plattsburg, MO, Kansas City, MO, and Hollywood, CA. Ari departed this world peacefully on Monday, Feb 10, 2025 surrounded by family.

Ari was well known for her kindness,...

Feb 4, 2025

Clifford Ray Farris, 74, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home.

He was born on November 28, 1950, in Paradise, Missouri to Raymond Lee and Genevieve (Benner) Farris. Clifford graduated from Smithville High School, then proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of...

Jan 29, 2025

Jakob J. Grayson 34 of Kansas City Missouri formerly of Lathrop Missouri died Wednesday Jan 29, 2025, at a Kansas City Missouri Hospital.  Born on November 2, 1990, in Smithville Missouri.  Jakob was a graduate of Lathrop High School class of 2009.  He was a member of the Kansas City Downs Syndrome Guild, Special Olympics and attended Camp Rainbow....

Jan 24, 2025

Brian S. Landreth 56 of Kansas City Missouri died Friday January 24, 2025, at health care facility in Leavenworth Kansas.  Born on May 27, 1968, in China Lake California to Larry D. and Charlotte L. (Phillips) Landreth.  Brian was a 1986 graduate of Plattsburg High School.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force.  Brian loved...

Jan 12, 2025

Patricia A. Lowry 85 of Plattsburg formerly of Smithville Missouri died Sunday January 12, 2025, at Oakridge Nursing Home in Plattsburg, MO.  Born on July 26, 1939, in Plattsburg to Buell and Thelma (Blankenship) Norris.  She attended school in Plattsburg.  Patricia was a homemaker and loved to shop and go out to eat.

She was preceded in...

Dec 31, 2024

Mary (Marilyn) C. Foland was born on October 10th, 1930, to Robert and Mary Beard.  She was raised in Corder Missouri.  Marilyn was a graduate of Corder High School class of 1948.  On March 17th, 1950, at a St. Patrick's Day dance she met the love of her life Don Foland on a blind date.  Somehow Don didn't get...

Dec 26, 2024

Nyla R. Clements 79 of Plattsburg Missouri died Thursday December 26, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.  Born on June 2, 1945, in Hoxie Arkansas to Kenneth L. and Hazel M. (Bratcher) Clements.  She was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 1963.  She was of the Baptist Faith and worked for Citibank as a credit manager, before she retired.  ...

Dec 2, 2024

Kathy C. Ketchem 66 of Cuba Missouri died Monday December 2, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St Louis Missouri.  Born on December 21, 1957 in Cameron Missouri to JC and Joyce C. (Lizar) Ketchem.  Kathy was a graduate from the Missouri School For the Deaf. Kathy loved to ride horses with her dad and she loved her family...

Nov 6, 2024

Tanya R Shoemaker-Lopez 44 of Plattsburg Missouri died Wednesday November 6,2024 at her residence.  Born on May 11,1980 in St Joseph Missouri to Carl W. and Mary Virginia Walker Shoemaker.  She was a graduate of Plattsburg High School Class of 1999.  She worked as a housekeeper for the healthcare facility in Gower Missouri.

Tanya was preceded in...

Nov 3, 2024

Anthony George Jenkins Jr. aka Big Tone, 28 of Plattsburg died Sunday November 3, 2024, at his residence. Born on June 27, 1996, in St joseph to Anthony G. "Tony" Jenkins Sr., and Jackie Gump.  He was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 2014.  He worked in construction as a contractor.  Big Tone loved to hunt, fish...

Oct 25, 2024

Lynn Tinney 62 of Plattsburg Missouri died Friday October 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on March 18, 1962, in the State of  Texas.  Lynn worked for the railroad as a locomotive engineer and owned his own auto repair shop in Plattsburg before he retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...