Steven Grant Waterman, 72, passed away on May 14, 2020. Steven was born on November 30, 1947 in Havre, Montana to Edward and Carol Waterman. He graduated from Havre High School in 1966.  Steven was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the National Weather Service.  Steven enjoyed spending childhood summers…

Rob Bartel, 66, resident of Columbia, Missouri, died on May 10, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital from complications of a stroke suffered during surgery.   Rob was born in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1971. After earning a Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 1978 from the University of Missouri-Columbia, he moved…

Opal Riley, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully May 12, 2020 at home. A private graveside service will be held in Independence, Missouri. Opal LaDelle Riley was born January 24, 1931 to Rev. George R. Cordry and Ethel M. Cordry in Columbia, MO. Opal was raised with two older siblings, brother Darrell and sister…

Debra Sue Harris, 63, of Columbia, Missouri passed away May 7, 2020 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with her daughters by her side. She was born August 12, 1956 in Macon, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Roberta Harrington. Debra was raised with her siblings in Atlanta, Missouri. She later moved to St. Louis,…

Ronald B. Root, 73, of Blackwater, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Carolyn A. Root of Marshall, Missouri; daughter Carrie Mabrey; son Doug Root; son Adam Root; son Timothy Root; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Nelson Cemetery in Nelson, Missouri on Saturday,…

Taylor Drew McDonald died April 25th, 2020. Taylor was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 4th, 1986. Taylor graduated from East High School and the University of Kansas with a BA in psychology. Taylor was an easy person to love and made lifelong friendships in both Wichita and his adopted city of Kansas City. Taylor…

Joyce Ilene Veazey, 75, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 29, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Veazey was born Joyce Crouch in that same hospital on October 28, 1944.     An online memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm,  Saturday, May 9, 2020, via Zoom. If…

Vernon Clark Strutton, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away May 5th, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Due to the current gathering restrictions, there will be a private family service on May 8th 2020 and a Celebration of life for Buck, once circumstances permit.  In lieu of flowers, memorial…

Vernon Julius Jouret, 76, of Raytown, MO passed peacefully on April 5, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House after a short stay there. He was born August 12, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. Vern was blessed with an artistic ability & received awards in Art class at Hickman High School C/O 1961. He loved the…

Jim Dean Greenlee, 87, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away April 29, 2020 at his home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Jim was born August 28, 1932 in McCook, Nebraska. He graduated from Curtis High School in 1950. He then served his country as a Sergeant in the Army. After his…

Samuel Hale February 25, 1946 – April 14, 2020 Samuel Hale, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 14, 2020 at home. Funeral and visitation services will be postponed until further notice due to Stay-at-Home orders for the Covid 19 outbreak. Samuel Hale was born on February 25, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Dr. Shing Seung So, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Macau, SAR, China to Mui Sui Fong and So Yan. A lifelong academic, Shing exhibited a love of mathematics and pursued degrees at Hong Kong Baptist College (1976, B.S.),…

Nathan Edward Grindstaff, 27, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away April 27, 2020 at home. He was born August 26, 1992. Nathan was a caring soul,  genuine brother & friend, and  beloved son. He lived a simple life and only needed few things to remain content. He enjoyed gaming with his friends and always looked forward…

Kevin Charles Conway, 54 passed away at his home on Monday April 20, 2020. Kevin’s Celebration of Life is being planned for late May and the family will update everyone as soon as a date and place can be posted. Kevin was a lifetime resident of Raytown, attended Raytown South High School and Crowder College…

Scott Raymond Rinker, Age 59, of Shawnee Kansas, passed away April 28, 2020 at home from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Funeral arrangements are still pending. Mr. Rinker was born January 3, 1961 in Kansas City, MO. Scott had a lifelong love of music, and was a proficient beginning guitar player by the age of 9. More…

Dayton Michele Kraxner, 12, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in her home. She was born on March 6, 2008 in Kansas City, MO to Sharon Kay Schull and David William Kraxner. Dayton attended Fire Prairie Middle School in Independence, MO. Dayton was the epitome of grace and strong will, even though she was…

Mary Elizabeth Grimes, 68, Independence, Missouri passed away April 25, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2020 at Mt Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.  Mary was born January 11, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Albert & Elizabeth (O’Brien) Murphy; husband, Jimmy…