Obituaries

Albert Nick

Albert Nick

Oct 17, 2015

Albert Edward Nick, 69, of Overland Park KS passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on October 17th, 2015. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31st 1946, preceded in death by his parents, Albert Nick Sr. and Mary Nick. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary, his son David, his daughter Elise...

Mr. David Smith

Mr. David Smith

Oct 17, 2015

David C. Smith, 82, of Overland Park, KS passed away at his residence on October 17, 2015. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. Graveside service will be 1:00pm, Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, then following at 3:00pm will be...

Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis

Oct 16, 2015

Helen Irene Lewis, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2015 at Delmar Gardens in Overland Park, KS. Helen was a native Kansan.  She was born on August 2, 1918 in Russell, Kansas the eldest of eleven children of James Bridges and Catherine Spaeth. Helen grew up and attended school in Russell. She married William (Bill) Lewis on August 26,...

Mr. Michael Fisher

Mr. Michael Fisher

Oct 11, 2015

Michael Eugene Fisher, 32, of Overland Park, Kansas was taken to Heaven Sunday October 11, 2015. Michael was born June 8, 1983 in Overland Park, KS to Reynelle Arlene Miller (Stuart) and Michael Louis Fisher.  He was a lifelong resident and graduated from Blue Valley High School in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Nicole Fisher (Miller); his two...

Joe Wythe

Joe Wythe

Oct 11, 2015

Joseph Henry Wythe, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 with his family by his side.  Private services were held on October 23, 2015. Joe was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 12, 1917 to Joseph Henry Wythe, Sr. and Elma Kate (McCourtney) Wythe.  The family moved to Parsons, Kansas where Joe attended school and...

Mr. Carroll Toll

Mr. Carroll Toll

Oct 10, 2015

Carroll Eugene Toll, of Overland Park, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the age of 85 in Bickford of Overland Park. Mr. Toll was born June 13, 1930 in Osceola, Iowa to Helen Josephine Toll.  He graduated from Derby High School in 1949 and then joined the U.S. Navy, serving as an aircraft mechanic on the aircraft carrier USS...

Mrs. Carolyn Knox

Mrs. Carolyn Knox

Oct 10, 2015

Carolyn Randolph Knox died peacefully in her sleep October 10, 2015, at Stratford Commons Memory Care in Overland Park. She was 85. Raised in Amherst, MA, Carolyn attended the University of Massachusetts where she fell in love with Clifford Knox. They married in 1951 and bore one son and three daughters, Randy, Lauri, Lee and Lyn, while moving throughout the...

Georgene Taylor

Georgene Taylor

Oct 10, 2015

Georgene (Anderson) Taylor passed away on October 10, 2015.  She was born on September 20, 1932 to Clarence and Grace (Noland) Anderson, who preceded her in death.  In 1950, she married Billy Ray Pine and together they had one daughter, Nolanda Arline Lee Pine.  They later divorced.  She was married to Ray S. Taylor for 32 years who preceded her in death in 2012.  Her...

Donald Asbury

Donald Asbury

Oct 9, 2015

Donald “Don” Asbury of Olathe, KS went into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born in New York, New York on July 4, 1948. He married Catherine Hill on April 29, 1983, who survives of the home. He retired from the United States Postal Service...

Lowell Graves

Lowell Graves

Oct 8, 2015

Lowell P. “Jim” Graves, 96, of Prairie Village, died on Thursday, October 8, 2015.  He was the last of the four brothers who ran Graves Truck Line.  The company, which started with a single truck in the 1930s, grew into a highly-successful freight-hauling business which operated for over four decades.  Jim served on the board of the truck line and as first vice...

Jamie McCormick

Jamie McCormick

Oct 8, 2015

Jamie (Babington) McCormick passed away on October 8, 2015 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.   She was born on November 5, 1950 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William and Joan Babington, both of whom predeceased her.  Her brother, Todd Babington also predeceased her.  Jamie graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and received her B.A. from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts....

Dr. Richard Davis

Dr. Richard Davis

Oct 6, 2015

RICH DAVIS, M.D. Rich Davis, M.D., a prominent Kansas City psychiatrist who created the nationally best-selling barbecue sauce, K C Masterpiece, died peacefully at his home in Leawood, Kansas on Tuesday, October 6. He was 89. A culinary experimenter and outdoor cooking enthusiast, Rich launched a line of sauces in 1977, but it was his signature KC Masterpiece that excited...

Jack Long

Jack Long

Oct 6, 2015

Jack E. Long, 94, passed away October 6, 2015. A private graveside will be held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be 1:30 pm Friday, October 9th at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS 66207. Jack was born in Emporia, KS on August 31, 1921. He attended Emporia State University playing basketball. After...

Dr. Henry Hardy

Dr. Henry Hardy

Oct 5, 2015

Henry Malcolm Hardy, MD, 90, formerly of Mission Hills, KS and Chapel Hill, NC, died peacefully on October 5th at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City.  A celebration of his life will be held on November 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Malcolm was born in...

Lois Corbin

Lois Corbin

Oct 4, 2015

Lois E. Corbin, 92, of Gardner and Overland Park, peacefully passed away Sunday October 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving children.  Lois was the oldest of 8 children of Raymond and Bonnie Green of Gardner.  She was the beloved wife of William B. Corbin who preceded her in death.  Adored mother of four children: Bonnie, Tim, Pat and Tom and their spouses; loving...

Ms. Madena Wilt

Ms. Madena Wilt

Sep 30, 2015

Madena Heath Wilt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30th at 1:00 AM at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Center. She was at the grand age of 102 years, 6 months and 12 days. Madena was born on March 18th, 1913 at the home of her maternal grandmother in Chanute, Ks to John J. Heath and Letha I. Slack Heath,...

Mrs. Joyce Rogers-Taylor

Mrs. Joyce Rogers-Taylor

Sep 29, 2015

Joyce Rogers-Taylor, 69, passed away September 29, 2015. A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2015 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be an hour prior. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Les Taylor; daughter, Lisa (Brian) Dillow; son, Greg (Osk) Eiden and 12 grandchildren. In...

Harry Casaert

Harry Casaert

Sep 28, 2015

Harry J. Casaert, 92, formerly of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away September 28, 2015, at his home in Freeman, Missouri.  Harry was born August 5, 1923 to Victor J. and Alida Delaere Casaert. Harry grew up on the family farm in Overland Park and retired as a foreman from Overland Park Lumber Company in Overland Park after 30 years. Harry loved to...

Mr. Audre Burks

Mr. Audre Burks

Sep 28, 2015

Mr. Audre Charles Burks, 89, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday September 28, 2015 at Garden Terrace in Overland Park.  Audre was born August 7, 1926 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Homer Perry Burks and Bernace (Mintern) Burks.  He was a longtime resident of Overland Park.  He was in the US Army during WWII and remained in the National Reserves for 25years. He...

Ronald Pinnell

Ronald Pinnell

Sep 28, 2015

Ronald Eugene Pinnell passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 28th in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 61. Ronald is survived by his wife, Susie, son Nicholas (Christine), daughter Lydia (fiancé' Charles Lawrie), grandchildren Carter & Ada, parents JoAnn & James, brothers Rob (Kelly) & Kirby. Ronald was born on September 13th, 1954...

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