Obituaries

Mr. Michael Jones

Mr. Michael Jones

Dec 2, 2009

Michael W. Jones, 53, Richmond, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 7, 2009 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society, 5445 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas 66104. For a full obituary...

Mr. Robert Eustice

Mr. Robert Eustice

Dec 1, 2009

Bob Eustice, a native of Arkansas City, Ks. and recently having lived in Burlington for the last seven years passed away on December 1, 2009. He was cared for by the Life Care Center and was lovingly watched over by Jeff and Nancy Simmons of Burlington. Bob was born on January 1, 1926 in Arkansas City, KS. His parents were...

Mrs. Frances Davis

Mrs. Frances Davis

Dec 1, 2009

Frances Rice Davis, 89, Overland Park, KS, died peacefully surrounded by fam-ily December 1, 2009, at the KC Hospice House. Funeral services will held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, at D.W. New-comer's & Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Visita-tion will be one hour prior to service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Mrs. Beverly Draper

Mrs. Beverly Draper

Nov 30, 2009

Beverly Draper, 71, Olathe, Kansas passed away at 10:14 A.M., Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Villa of St. Francis in Olathe, Kansas. Beverly was born March 25, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1956 and attended Baker University where she was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority. She married Jim Draper, and through...

Natalie Rogers

Natalie Rogers

Nov 27, 2009

Natalie Michener Rogers, 88, passed away November 27, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born September 1, 1921 in Ridley Park, PA and graduated from Central High School and the Metropolitan Junior College in Kansas City, MO. During WWII, she sang with jazz and big bands in USO-style groups to entertain our troops. Natalie...

Mr. A. Bahr

Mr. A. Bahr

Nov 27, 2009

Gene Bahr was born on June 5, 1940, in Emporia, Kansas to Helen and Arnold Bahr. As the first grandchild, he was doted upon by his loving parents, grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. His Grandpa Bahr and father, Arnold, owned Bahr Hardware store in Gridley, Kansas. Many of Gene’s growing up years were spent at the store which was...

Mr. William "Larry" Galbreath

Mr. William "Larry" Galbreath

Nov 25, 2009

William Lawrence (Larry) Galbreath, Leawood, KS, 73, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on November 25, 2009 while vacationing in Rome, Italy with his wife, Joyce Webb Galbreath. Larry was born on June 30, 1936 to Ashford M. and Verena B. Galbreath who preceded him in death. Larry earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the...

Ms. Nancy Warkentine

Ms. Nancy Warkentine

Nov 25, 2009

Nancy E. Warkentine, 52, of Overland Park, KS passed away Wed., Nov. 25, 2009. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be 1:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 28 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Interment Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her mother, Patricia A. Courtney; daughter, Cecilia Courtney; sons Christopher and Jamie Melton; 2 grandchildren, Christian Courtney and...

Mrs. Joan Hires

Mrs. Joan Hires

Nov 24, 2009

Joan Faye Hires ascended to heaven on the beautiful moonlit night of November 24, 2009. She leaves her loving husband of 57 years, Jack, her daughter Deborah and husband Larry Bridges, her son Roger and wife Terry, her granddaughter Nichol ("Colie"), grandson Chase and granddaughter Nakia and husband David Joutras. She also leaves her siblings, Darlene and Bill Carey, Joyce...

Miss. Sydney Hamblin

Miss. Sydney Hamblin

Nov 21, 2009

Sydney Grace Hamblin, was a 6 lb. 7 oz. bundle of joy when she arrived on July 18, 2009. A picture of perfection. Baby Sydney was a happy, beautiful, amazing ray of light in the lives of those who loved her. Although her life was short, her touch and love is eternal. She will forever be loved and never forgotten....

Mr. James McCoy

Mr. James McCoy

Nov 20, 2009

James A. McCoy, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at his home. A celebration of his life will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24 at First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line Rd, Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday prior to the service at the church. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery....

Mrs. Mary Vargo

Mrs. Mary Vargo

Nov 20, 2009

Mary Lou Vargo, 76, passed away on November 20, 2009. A private family burial will be held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago, IL at a later date. The family suggest contributions be sent to the Good Samaritan Center, 20705 W. 151st St, Olathe, KS 66061. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com

Mrs. Patricia L. Little

Mrs. Patricia L. Little

Nov 20, 2009

Patricia L. Little, 74, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009. A private family burial will take place at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House or the American Cancer Society . Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Gjertrude Hjorth...

Mrs. Billie Phelps

Mrs. Billie Phelps

Nov 18, 2009

Billie M. Phelps, 87, of Overland Park, Ks passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Private family services to be held. Interment Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf. Billie was born October 13, 1922 to William and Opal Wall. She lived most of her life in the Kansas City area and was a long time member of the Christian Science Church....

Ra'Kiya White

Ra'Kiya White

Nov 16, 2009

Ra’Kiya Alexus White, 2 months, passed away November 16, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 21, 2009 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 prior to the service, also in the chapel. Interment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Mrs. Catherine Heimovics

Mrs. Catherine Heimovics

Nov 15, 2009

Catherine Ann (Piercy) Heimovics, 66, of Fairway, KS passed away peacefully on November 15th at The Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Dick, and by two daughters she adored: Meg of Lenexa, KS, married to Jeff Kumin and Sarah of Vancouver, British Columbia, married to Eric Lyngaas. She...

Mr. Loren Pitts

Mr. Loren Pitts

Nov 14, 2009

Loren Frederick Pitts left this world on November 14, 2009. He was reunited in heaven with his “pretty lady” of 62 years Rita Pitts, his father Orville Pitts and mother Bessie Rose. He leaves behind his daughters Cynthia Peters and Rebecca Freeland, his son Loren Craig Pitts, along with 9 beautiful grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother Donald Pitts, brothers-in-law James...

Mrs. Anna White

Mrs. Anna White

Nov 12, 2009

Anna White, 73 of Mission, Kansas, passed away peacefully November 12, 2009 after a difficult struggle with her health. She was born March 25, 1936 to Lester and Lola (Nations) Woodall in Macks Creek, Missouri. Anna was raised and graduated from high school in Macks Creek. She married her husband, Willard White, March 10, 1953 in Macks Creek, Mo where...

Dolores Cocherl

Dolores Cocherl

Nov 12, 2009

Dolores Ruth Cocherl 77, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully in her home on November 12, 2009. Her devoted husband of 60 years was at her side. A celebration of her life 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Friends may call on the family from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service...

Mr. Greg Tolby

Mr. Greg Tolby

Nov 12, 2009

George W. Tolby, 88, Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away November 12, 2009. Memorial service at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning an hour prior, on Friday, November 20, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan., (913) 451- 1860. Inurnment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

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