Lydia Mae Robeson, 89, of Holt, Missouri, died April 23rd, 2025. She was born December 26th, 1935, to Laura Catherine and William Albert Richey. Lydia was a lover of poetry, music, and nature, often choosing to spend her time outdoors. She loved helping others as well as giving to charities and causes across the nation.…

Scott Farrell Stewart, 38, of Independence, MO passed away April 20, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO from 10am-12pm and burial following at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Independence, MO.  Mr. Stewart was born January 14, 1987 in Orange County, CA. When he was younger,…

John Matthew Schopf age 49 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on April 20, 2025 at his home from liver failure. Memorial services will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 24th 2025 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown Missouri. Mr Schopf was born on October 22nd 1975 in Honolulu,…

Martin Isaac Cobbinah (Kwaku Brenyah), born December 6, 1941 in Amponya, Bekwai in his native Ashanti region of Ghana – West Africa, departed this life April 19, 2025. He was son of the late Kwabena Asamoah Cobbinah Mensah and Amma Ofosua. He was baptized at the Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Obuasi, Ghana. After…

Carol Sue Fraser McClanahan, died April 19, 2025. She was born September 11, 1938 to Arthur E. and Clemence C. Fraser. She was a 1956 graduate of Bishop Ward High School. She married William Clark McClanahan in 1959. They moved to the Ozarks in 1976. Carol was a paralegal for over 40 years, and an…

Kenneth L Griffin went to be with his beloved Bobbie, his wife of 20 years, on April 1st, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Kenny is greatly missed by the many lives he touched. Although he never had any children of his own, Bobbie’s children, Scott, Tammy, and Terry, always called…

Inez Givens departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Inez was born July 10, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. She survived by her husband, Johnnie; daughters, Camille and Rhonda; son-in-law, Rick; granddaughter, Arielle; and cherished nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones who will forever hold her memory close. Inez graduated from Lincoln High…

Joni Rene (Suddarth) Beaty, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, just one day after celebrating her 64th birthday. Born on March 30, 1961, Joni lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Preceded in death by her parents, George Suddarth and Sue…

Mildred Louise Mayginnes, age 97, passed away peacefully at The Bluffs nursing home in Columbia, MO on April 13, 2025 surrounded by family. She spent her final weeks there with many visits by family and friends and enjoying the fellowship created by many games of dominoes. She is survived by her children, Raymon (Dorothy) Mayginnes…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Earl Crank. Ronald Earl Crank, 84, of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully at Carmel Hills, Nursing Facility, in Independence, Mo., on April 12, 2025. He was born in Marshall, Mo., on February 1, 1941 to Robert Earl and Rose Marie Crank. Ronald is…

Lola Mae Enss, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 2, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, to Adolph Peach and Viola Keen Peach, Lola was one of eight children. She married Walter James Enss on August 28, 1953 and celebrated 64 years…

Michael Lee Jennings of Kansas City, 73, was born January 25th, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, to William Harvey Jennings and Doris Jean (Pack) Jennings. His loving wife, Robin, was at his side when he peacefully went to be with Jesus on March 1st, 2025. Michael loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was his…

Termiz V. Hays, born February 12th 1980, was surrounded by family and friends on April 10th 2025 at the St. Joseph Medical Center where he passed after a long battle with illness. Termiz was well loved by many and loved many in return. Quick to lend a hand in any situation from a place to…

Margaret Ann (Calvert) Beal, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on April 12, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 87. Born on April 21, 1937, in Lawrence County, Illinois to Merle F. Calvert and Mary J. (Dunlap) Calvert, Margaret was raised in Noble, Illinois where she attended grade school…

Roger William Walker passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on November 8, 1961, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Roger lived a life marked by hard work dedication to his trades and devotion to his family. Roger spent over three decades working as a machinist and a carpenter, both careers that reflected his…

Diane Kufner, 82, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on January 6, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Diane lived a life rooted in faith, family and love. Throughout her life, Diane was known for her unwavering devotion to God and her deep spirituality. Her commitment to her faith was evident in…

Was born on 01-03-1944 in Keokuk, Iowa to Austin Eugene Diehl and Marjorie Louise (Kirchner) Diehl. He was raised in Kahoka, Missouri. He attended kindergarten class which was held at the Masonic Temple. (He would later marry one of his classmates.) He was a baptized member of Kahoka Baptist Church. He attended Kahoka Public School…

Elaine Irene Jones passed away at Boone Health on the morning of April 7, 2025 after a long battle with several ailments. Elaine was born on February 3, 1948 in Alton, Illinois to Lloyd William and Thelma Irene (Hall) Slaughter. She was the eldest of three girls, and kept things interesting for her family. Elaine…

The family of Tommy Wayne Stepaniak, of Paola, Kansas, sadly announces his passing on March 26, 2025. He was 74. Tom was born in Fresno, California, but grew up in Stilwell, Kansas. He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1968, lettering in football, basketball and track. Tom served in the Navy aboard the USS Vancouver…

Sharon Lucille Allison, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. Born Sharon Lucille Frisbey to Velma (Andes) and Art Frisbey on December 31, 1944. Preceded in death by her Mother Velma, Father Art, Brother Roger, Sister Rose-Etta Chinnery (brother-in-law Robert) and sister-in-law Donna. Survived by Brothers Kenny (sister-in-law Elizabeth Ann) and…