James Russell Nixon, 82, of Austin, TX, (formerly of Raytown, MO), beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away May 19, 2020 in Austin, TX. He will be interred at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery on a date to be determined pending approval of the US Navy. Jim was born on January 5,…

Donald LeRoy Toner, “Big Don”, 86, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.  Big Don was born the second child to Murl and Stella Toner on January 25, 1934, in Independence, MO.  He graduated from Northeast High School in 1952 and served in the United States Coast…

Ted A. Beahan, 67, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2020 at his home in Columbia. Ted was born on April 25th, 1953 in Mexico, Missouri to Edward and Loretta (Mitchell) Beahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna McQuarry of Alabama, and sister-in-law, Marie (Burton) Vaughan of Dublin, Ireland. Survivors…

Phil Moore, 63, Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 27, 2020 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday June 1, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri, followed by a burial at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in…

Gwendolyn Ann Tierney, 76, of Stover, Missouri, passed away at Bothwell Memorial Hospital on May 26, 2020 of natural causes. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Graveside service following at Floral Hills Cemetery. Gwendolyn was born on October 8, 1943…

Betty Jean Taylor Collins of Grandview, Missouri died peacefully at home, May 24, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years Robert J. Collins, two sisters Alice Collins and Olivette Stock, one brother Barksdale Taylor, two daughters, Rhonda Langley and Sheila Collins,…

Michael Mario Turck, age 76 of Raytown, Missouri died peacefully on May 18, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Turck was born on January 12, 1944 in Newburgh, New York. Mike grew up living with his parents, Dorothy Groth Santaniello and Rocco Santaniello, and his sister ChrisBeth “Bunny” Santaniello McGuire. He lived in Newburgh…

 Finis W. Stephenson, 81, of Raymore, Missouri passed away May 24, 2020. He was born in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Alma (Jolliff) Stephenson. He married Doris Jean (Cowick) in 1957. To this union were added three children, Terrance Dale, Michael Wayne, and Tamela Jean. Before settling into the profession of painting, Finis…

Cynthia A. Story (62) of Excelsior Springs, MO departed this earthly journey on May 26, 2020. Cindy loved her grandsons Mason and Maxton, talking about wine, going on new adventures, and she was one groovy spiritual chick.  A life well lived spent with friends, family, dogs, her beloved daughter and her grandsons. A Celebration of Life…

Philip Dean Hedrick, 69, passed away suddenly at his home Friday, May 8, 2020. Phil was born on November 28, 1950 in Wellington, Kansas to Cecil T. Hedrick and Myrtle M. Hedrick who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Wellington High School in Wellington, Kansas. In the class of 1968 where he…

Jerry Jene Grider, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home May 19, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held when social distancing requirements and good sense indicate it is appropriate. Jerry was born on October 15, 1932 in Dade County, Missouri to John Austin and Edna Muriel Everett…

George John Anderson, Jr., 50, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away May 19, 2020 at home from a long battle against COPD. George “Johnny” was born on January 9, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny loved spending time with his daughters and family, but not as much as he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Johnny watched the…

Marge M. Lewis (Wagner), 71, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away at 8:25 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on January 17, 1949 in Sikeston, Missouri to Charlie and Sylvia Wagner. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Edward Lewis, Sr.…

Iona Louise Gibbons, 89, a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas; recently residing in Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 14, 2020. A graveside burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery will take place Friday, May 22, at 10:00 am. A private family gathering for the immediate family will be held in Olathe, KS…

William Eugene “Billy” Gibson, 73, Taos, formerly of Bonnots Mill, passed away May 8, 2020, at Stone Bridge Senior Living-Adams Street, Jefferson City. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Fountain of Life Family Worship Center, 95 Grant Street in Jefferson City, with Pastors David and Valerie…

Delmar Bridge, 67 of Independence, Missouri passed away May 13, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Mr. Bridge was born May 12, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. He retired after 47 years of work with the Sunshine/Kelloggs Company, where he held numerous positions and made lifelong…

Synek, Doris Jane nee Grunwald, age 88, was united with Jesus on May 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Synek, married April 13, 1952, and mother of Ruth Busenitz, Timothy (Kelly), Karen Stika (James), and Judy Fuller (Mark). Grandmother of twelve, great grandmother, sister of the late Reverend Donald Grunwald, mother-in-law, aunt and…

Clarice Edwinna Yetter entered into the presence of her Savior on May 12, 2020. She was born to Claire and Nellie (Wilkes) Watson on July 18, 1932 in Forest City, MO. In 1953 Clarice graduated from nursing school and then married John Dillon. In 1967, she married Derril Yetter and they remained married until his…