Josiah Nathaniel Byars, 33, passed away October 23 rd , 2023 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born December 3rd, 1989 in Rome, New York to Clif and Rhonda Byars. Josiah absolutely loved everything about the outdoors. He was raised and lived most of his life in the Big Skies of Kalispell, Montana where his family…

Graham Keith Amerine, 81, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away November 3, 2023, at home. Cremation is planned with a private celebration of life for close family. Graham was born February 13, 1942, in Kansas City, MO to Eva and Gordon Amerine. Graham grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman in 1960. He…

John Leslie Goodwin, 66, of Tonganoxie, KS and formerly Ft. Smith Arkansas, passed away on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at KU Medical Center after a short, but valiant battle with metastatic bladder cancer. He left this earth while listening to a Mozart French Horn Concerto with his wife Erica at his side and holding his…

Nancy Shields Bishop, 88, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. Mrs. Bishop was born in Sedalia, Mo. to Thomas Pride Shields and Frances Atwood Seals. She graduated from Sidwell Friends school, Washington, DC. She then attended Randoph Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, VA. While back…

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Mergen 82 of Raymore Missouri passed away October 24, 2023, at his home. Larry’s Celebration of Life will be held Thursday November 9th, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM, his Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown,…

Corey Gregory, 50, of Independence, MO passed away October 30, 2023. He was born November 18, 1972 in Thornton, CO. Corey was raised in Arvada, CO. In high school, he and his mom moved to Independence, MO where he met the love of his life, Phyllis. They had two children, Michael and Hanna. Corey loved…

Anthony “Tony” William Scinto, 76, was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 19, 1947 to Anthony Scinto and Anna (DeRosa) Scinto. Anthony’s disciplined work ethic revealed itself very early in his life. By the age of twelve he was playing piano in local pubs, and while in high school and college he worked along side…

Randy Lee DeWitt – 68 June 20th, 1955 -October 28th, 2023 Kansas City, MO Randy passed away October 28th 2023, while surrounded by family. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Southwest High School in 1973, then attended community college. He worked many years as Executive Chef of Homestead Country Club. He then went…

Mark Alan Johnson, 78, of Lawrence, KS, died surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2023, at KU Medical Center. A Leukemia survivor, Mark spent his last few years fighting symptoms of Graft vs Host Disease. Mark was born in Topeka, KS, on September 26th, 1945, to Lloyd Edward and Rose Marie (Nelson) Johnson.…

Dale Virgil LaMont, 67, of Wheatland, MO passed away October 27, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House from his battle with cancer. Mr. LaMont was born on July 5, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. Dale graduated from Raytown South High School in 1974. He touched many hearts and lives. He loved life and love to…

James (Jimmy) Bonadonna, 70, passed away October 31st 2023. He was born and raised in the Northeast area of Kansas City. Jimmy was born with Cerebral Palsy. His beautiful mother was his loving caretaker until she passed away. if you had the privilege of meeting Jimmy, you walked away knowing you received a blessing. He…

William Muhammad was born William Louis Davis to Lillian Davis and Samuel Edmonds on November 21, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina. His mother Lillian moved him and his siblings to Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. The family eventually moved to New Haven, Connecticut where he would eventually meet his wife, Mildred; the place he would…

Glenn Lesley Brewer, age 75, of Grandview, passed away on October 26, 2023. Glenn was born on January 19, 1948, to Glenn and Dorothy Brewer of Adrian, Mo. He married Nadine Snare on May 27, 1972. After college, Glenn worked as a teacher in Adrian for several years then became a salesman selling insurance, Foley-Belsaw,…

Tanya McCracken, age 65, of Grain Valley, MO went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 25th, 2023. Tanya was preceded in death by her parents Joyce & Jim Jones, and Don & Frances McCracken. Tanya is survived by: brothers, Donnie & Derek McCracken; sisters, Lisa Cassity & Mellany Accurso;  daughter, Jessica and…

Norman L. Thompson, 87, of New Bloomfield, MO passed away on October 24th, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Norman was born on February 24, 1936 to Clifford and Mildred Faye (Tracey) Thompson in Tebbetts, MO. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Cave on May 27th, 1955. Norman was…

Lucy Ann Miller Berry 04/01/1957 – 10/21/2023 Memorial Service: October 26, 2023 @ 11am @ First Presbyterian Church, Lee’s Summit, MO. Lucy was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Growing up, Lucy enjoyed time with her family, those in Kansas City and those in Mt. Vernon, MO. She frequently told stories to her children…

Carolyn “Sue” Cowart was born on November 18, 1937 to Carlene Boddy and Donald Wayman Tann in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2023. She attended Paseo High School, graduating in 1955. She began working at Southwestern Bell where she met Fred L. Cowart, and they married in…

Iva Jean (Ivy to her friends) was born on December 20, 1949 to Russell and Iva Carter in Warrensburg, Missouri. She passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Iva attended Reese Elementary School and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1968. She started…

MICAH SHANE PATTISON 1979-2023 Micah Shane Pattison, 44, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 17, 2023, in his hometown. Born on September 9, 1979, in Kansas City, Missouri to Beth (Rowley) & Michael Pattison, Micah was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness…

Richard “Dick” James Sartin, was born on May 12, 1942 in St. Charles, Missouri to Ira Nay and Irene Hope Sartin. Dick’s father was an ironworker and traveled to where the work was, and eventually settled in Independence, Missouri, where Dick later grew up. Dick was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, class of…