Kenny was born March 13th, 1994 in Independence, Missouri to Donna (Hamilton) Herman and Kenneth Edwards. He was the baby of seven siblings. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 2012. On February 11th, 2013, Kenny and Katie welcomed their son Liam K. Edwards. Kenny was always a hard worker and had multiple talents…

On Monday, March 25th, 2024, Gregory Alan Emlet of Kansas City, Missouri took his final rest. Greg was born to Harold Gene Emlet and Barbara Sue Emlet on June 27, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. Greg spent his 65 years in Kansas City. He attended Center High School, where he graduated in 1976. Greg held…

Gloria Nell Darby passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1949, to Howard Cochran and Gwendolyn Harrison Cochran of Raytown, Missouri. Gloria graduated from Raytown High School in 1967. She later went on to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse by earning an RN degree…

Eugene Williams, 73 of Lone Jack, MO passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep April 4, 2024. Eugene (Gene) was born in Astoria Queens New York to Eugene and Mary Williams. Gene attended public and Catholic school and served as an Alter Boy. He grew up in Queens and enjoyed stickball in the street…

Dolores “Dee” Adams, 89, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on April 10, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30pm, April 27, 2024 at 151st Church of Christ in Olathe, KS. An internment will be held on June 1, 2024 at Holly Memorial in Adena, OH. Dee was born on May 16, 1934…

Eric Laverne Yerk born December 17, 1967 and left us on April 6, 2024. Eric was born in Belvidere, Ill. He is preceded in death by Violet Loretta Vance and Joseph Laverne Yerk, Step-father Larry MacDonald, and Brother ¨Bill¨ William Yerk. He worked various jobs over the years but mostly for being a fence builder…

After a hard-fought battle Rick McKinley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on April 7, 2024.  He was born on July 17, 1956, in Dodge City, KS to John and La Rita McKinley.  He spent his childhood in western Kansas working on the family farm with his brother Mike and sister…

Terrence Timothy “Tim” McKinney, 68, of Independence, Mo passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Research Hospital in Kansas City. Tim was born December 1, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of William “Vic” and Doris McKinney, the youngest of two sons. He worked in auto body repair in the Kansas City area. Tim is…

Audrianna “Audrey ‘Lou’ Who” Louise Putt, 12, of Columbia, MO departed this world on March 17, 2024 at University of Missouri Hospital. Audrey was born on January 23, 2012 in Jefferson City, MO. She grew up in mostly small town central Missouri until planting roots in Columbia, MO in March of 2020, where she was…

Donald Eugene Isham passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024. At his side were his three children, Linda, Rick, and Lori. After suffering from Parkinson’s disease, he is now whole again as he is with his wife Connie, who passed 2 years earlier. Don will be greatly missed. Don was born August 9, 1936, in…

Sally Sue Ward “Mustang Sally” (65) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 27th at St. Lukes East Hospital. Sally is survived by her sister, Martha Ward, her niece and nephew, Elizabeth Alexander and Chris Mason, and her partner, Brian Born. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Jane…

Carmen Nelly Suarez, age 77, born to Juan and Juana Suarez on August 5, 1946 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, passed away on April 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Raytown, MO. Carmen was a cherished member of her family and an inspiration to her community wherever she lived. At a very young…

Cynthia Jean Althouse, 67 of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away on April 6, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center from respiratory issues. Services for Cynthia will take place Thursday Aprill 11, 2024 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Her…

Jim Davidson passed away from CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) at his home in Olathe, KS on March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday). A Visitation and Memorial service will be held at Countryside Church which is located at 14150 W. 175th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221, on April 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Jim is survived by…

Rebecca Sue Lowry, 73, of Wellington, MO passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2024. Rebecca (Becki) was born to Jon and Marcia Thornburg on August 7, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana. The family later moved to Hastings, Nebraska where she graduated high school in 1968. After high school she went on to nurse’s…

Jess Stanton Pettigrew, known to his family and friends as Stan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Ruby; son, Jess Pettigrew; daughters, Terra Pettigrew and Alison Hopkins; sisters, Vicky Charriere and Sharon Agur. Jess was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Stan…

Zelia Marler VanHoose, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at home on April 2, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1940 to Olin and Ethel Spencer in Cross Timbers, Missouri. Zelia and her family relocated to Kansas City in the mid-1950s where she would eventually meet and wed Quincy Marler on November 13,…

Mark Kirby, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa, and was the fifth child of Rose Marie and James Phillips.  When Mark was one year old, the family moved to Orange, California, where James passed away from cancer.  When…

Richard Lee Riley Sr., 69, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Richard was born December 16, 1954 in Stanberry, Missouri. He worked at ConAgra Brands for 15 years. Richard also worked at Rivals for 10 years. He enjoyed going on walks, scratcher tickets and visiting friends at Casey’s. He was preceded in…

Edward Patrick Kelley, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at his home on March 31, 2024 Funeral Services for Edward will take place on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Edward’s Funeral Service will…