Joseph Duncan of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2026. Joe was born on March 8, 1939, in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, to Alma and Joe Duncan, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rea E. Duncan, two sons, and his brother. He is survived by…

Rob Morrow, age 65, of Overland Park. Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. After 65 years of making noise and people laugh, Rob has exited the stage…. though anyone who knew him knows he probably argued with the timing. He spent a lifetime proving that a good drumbeat could get you through anything.…

Frances V Jackson of Raytown, Mo passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and devotion that will live on for generations. Frances was born on January 2, 1924, in Michigan Valley, Kansas to John and Lula Tucker. She had one sister, Betty…

Karen Jean Werner, 78, of Independence Missouri gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026. Karen was a devoted Catholic. She enjoyed working for the government.  Afterwards she devoted herself to her friends and family. She loved being around people and her Little Debbie white cakes and strawberry rolls.…

Jason Robert Ledbetter, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2026. Born on December 13, 1972, in Colfax, Washington and raised in Lacrosse Washington, Jason lived a life marked by service, adventure, and enduring love for family and friends. Jason was the beloved son of Robert Lee Ledbetter and the late Ruth…

Pearly Ann Ghale of Raytown, MO, passed away June 18, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO, after a long battle with dementia. Pearly was born March 31, 1938, in Kansas City, KS. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Pearly will be loved and missed…

Dixie Rose (Wiley) Sanders, 92, of Grain Valley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18,2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1933, to Harold Albert Wiley and Marjorie Lois Blanche (McQuerry) Wiley, three miles west and a half mile south of Mount Moriah, MO, in Joseph Ellsworth’s home.…

Shirley Ann Cook, 94 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 19, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Independence, MO and was the daughter to Samuel A. Godman and Blanche B. Godman. Shirley grew up in Miami, MO until the age of four when the family…

Lois Marie Lindemann (née Grandy), 75, died peacefully in her sleep on September 17, 2025, at her new home of Overland Park, Kansas shortly after relocating from Memphis to be closer to family. Lois was born in Lackawanna, NY to Eleanor Marie and Leo Anthony Grandy Jr., and was eventually joined by four more sisters…

Kathy Susan Porter, age 74, passed away on July 12, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1951 in Sedalia, MO to Paul and Betty Wilson. Kathy was a Homemaker, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She married Frank Porter on January 20, 1969. Kathy enjoyed crafting, drawing, and spending quality time with…

John Robert Szczygiel passed away on July 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, immense generosity, and a sharp, unforgettable sense of humor. John was a man of quiet presence, but when he spoke, it was often with a perfectly timed joke. He was genuinely hilarious, bringing laughter to family, friends, and anyone…

Master sergeant Warren Edward Bannister, 73, was called away to be with his Lord in the early morning hours Thursday July 9th, 2026. Warren served honorably with distinction as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, and combat veteran through multiple wars and conflicts for our country and will be missed beyond measure. Even after a lifetime of…

Richard “Dick” Ray, 88, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2026, at North Point Rehabilitation in Paola, Kansas. He was born on December 13, 1937, on a farm near Paola, Kansas. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958, stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Base in Japan.…

Sergeant Tommy William Abbey, U.S. Army (Ret), passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on May 19, 1953, in Lapeer, Michigan, he proudly served his country for 20 years as a Drill Sergeant and the Military Police. After his service, Tom worked in the Telecommunications field. He was preceded in…

Joyce Mae Orman, a resident of Fulton, Missouri passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 9, 1939, in Hinton, Missouri. Joyce was the daughter of Helen Frances Coats Stone and Elma Curtis Stone. She married her lifelong partner, Robert Earl Orman…

Rutilio B. Rivera, age 96, passed from this life into eternity on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Known to family and friends simply as Rudy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Leonor; his six siblings; daughter Linda Rivera, and son Rudy Gilbert Rivera. Rudy was born on December…

It is with profound sadness that we note the passing of Deanna B. Fitzgibbons, 87, of Liberty, Missouri on the 9th of July, 2026. Dee was born in Kansas City on November 27, 1938, the second of four children born to Joseph and Eilson Ziegler. Dee attended Northeast high school, and later attended UMKC for…

Lennie Olin Amlin, Jr., of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #19, 315 Meadowbrook Cir, Gardner, KS 66030 Lennie was…

​Michael Stanfield, 60, of Manhattan, KS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1965 Kansas City, MO. Michael was raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where he spent his early years. He dedicated 18 years of his career to Ford Motor Company. Above all, Michael was a devoted father to…

Rebecca Fleming, known to friends as Becky, passed away on June 25, 2026 in Blue Springs, MO from a brain tumor. Becky was born in Lansing, MI in 1950. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Becky is remembered as a loving wife and mother, who always remembered to tell…