Maury Lemmones, was born October 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Perry and Colleen (Robinson) Lemmones, Sr. who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of four children. Maury attended Paseo High School and later finished his education and training at Job Corps. Maury was the “Jack of All Trades” and was always…

Floy C. Brent, age 93, of Columbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home with family in attendance. She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas in 1927 to Cecil and Opal Ritter. During WWII, at the age of 17, she fibbed about her age to work in a defense plant as a riveter…

  Robert Elton (Bob) King December 29, 1918-July 27, 2020 Robert Elton “Bob” King, 101, died of natural causes on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Kingswood Senior Living Community in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a most loving and beloved father and grandfather and a kind friend to all he met, a joyful and positive…

Duane Lyle Barnes, 69, Independence, Mo., passed away at home on 4/4/20 surrounded by his family. Duane was born 7/28/50 in Fairmont, Minnesota to James and Ardis (Winkelhaus) Barnes Upon the death of his father in 1960, the family moved to Grampa Winkelhaus’s farm in Hartley, Iowa. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1968…

Raul Antonio Cauich Escamilla, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away July 24, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1960. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Please click HERE to watch the service live. Raul has…

Joe N. Allison of Lee’s Summit, Missouri went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, July 24, 2020. Joe was born to Delbert and Beatrice Allison (Nickle) on March 16, 1942 in Cassville, Missouri. Joe was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1960 and soon thereafter, he and his bride…

Friday July 24, 2020, Michael Allen Starke, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at 38. Michael was born on September 11, 1981 in Columbia, Missouri to Newman and Karen Starke of Hartsburg. Michael graduated Moberly Area Community College with his Associates Degree. He then went on to gain a degree in Motorcycle Mechanics…

Paul Roger Bosler, 95, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at The Cameron Missouri Veterans Home. He was the son of Orville and Anna Belle (Hawkins) Bosler and born February 26, 1925 in Ludlow, Missouri. Paul was married to Earline (Spencer) from 1947 until her death in 1967. He was…

Wayne Christensen, 78, Independence, Missouri passed away at home on July 17, 2020. A visitation will be held 1-3 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Wayne will be interred with his late wife Bonnie Christensen at the Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, 20109 Business Highway…

Ricky Lynn Lanham Droege, 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center East on July 17, 2020.  A memorial will be held at 7:00pm on August 21, 2020 at Powell Gardens (Memorial Gardens), Kingsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Oak Grove, Missouri.…

Sandra P. Butcher, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away 7/21/2020 at Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation, from natural causes. Visitation services will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Sandra was born November 18, 1931 in Oak Park,…

Dale B. Walters, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri began his journey to heaven on July 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Walters, Brother Ronnie (Evie) Schroer, and Sister Sandy (Larry) Bales. Sister-in-laws Lou Jenkins & Sally Jenkins. His children: Barbara (Gus Schlegel) Rains, Mike (Sarah) Walters, Kathy (Rich Mullen) Birdsell and…

Paula Sue Pennington, 69, of Grandview, gained her wings and joined the angels in heaven on July 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Paula was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Grace Inman; three brothers: Jerry, David and Ronnie; and two sisters: Lou Ann and Barbara. Paula was born in Artesia, New…

Christopher “Blake” Fitzgerald, 50, of Kansas City, Missouri was tragically taken from this world on Saturday when he was riding his bike on 40 HWY and was hit by a car. He was “officially” pronounced gone from this world at 1:15pm on Sunday. Blake was an organ donor so there will be many parts of…

Melvin Leon Yoder, 87, passed away on July 12, 2020 in Lees Summit, Missouri. A memorial gathering will be held on July 15, 2020 from 5:0 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Please click here for the live viewing of the memorial gathering.  A private family graveside will be held the…

Crystal Rose (Little) Wilkes, 42, of Independence, MO formerly of Higginsville MO passed away July 12, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born July 2, 1978 in San Antonio, TX to Laura (Little) Henley. Crystal graduated from Lafayette C-1 High School in Higginsville, MO in 1996. She married Ronny Michael Wilkes on June…

Faye Marie (Fame) Bloom passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 95. Faye was born August 16, 1924 in Alva, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Thomas Schooley and Lola Merle Smith. She attended Northwestern Oklahoma State College in Alva, was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority, and graduated with a…