Jeffrey Lee Figley  54 (Jeff) of rural Moberly Missouri, passed away May 5th peacefully and with family by his side. Jeff was born in Kansas city, Missouri to parents Herman Ray Figley and Flora Elaine (Ess) Everhart. Jeff was preceded in death by his infant brother Gary Figley, His dad Ray Figley, and his paternal…

Our beloved William “Billy” James Brooks, born November 19, 1988, in Columbia, Missouri, passed away April 28, 2025, at his residence.  Loving father of Drake, Isaac, and Hazel of Bourbon, Missouri.  Beloved son of Steven and Rebecca Brooks of Columbia.  Treasured brother of Christopher Brooks of Greenville, Missouri, and Jay Miller of Columbia.  Dear nephew, cousin…

Marilyn Yvonne (Lewis) Holsworth, 77, passed away April 28, 2025, in Independence, MO. Marilyn had failing health the last few years and passed away while in hospice care. She was born and raised in Independence where she graduated from William Chrisman High School. For many years she organized and hosted the Class of ’65 reunions…

Carolyn S Bradbury of Raytown passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26. She was born on December 10, 1942, in Independence, MO to Gene and Mary Martin. ‍ Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bradbury; two brothers Michael and Jerry Martin, and sister Linda Honeycutt. ‍Carolyn is survived by family members,…

Carolyn G. Dore December 4, 1935 – May 3, 2025 Carolyn “Carol” G. Dore, 89, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Carol built a life centered on family, faith, and community. On December 4, 1959, she…

Christian “Chance” Gray, 21, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025.  Chance stole our hearts the minute he was born. Chance was born with Down Syndrome; Chance faced many challenges during his short life. Although Chance was non-verbal, he was able to communicate in his own special way and taught everyone…

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, Erin Elizabeth Starke a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and all around best friend, gained her angel wings at 39 years old. Erin was born on September 26, 1985 to Charles “Newman” Starke Sr. and Karen Ann Starke in Columbia Missouri. Erin graduated from Southern Boone High School in…

Glenn Edward Albin passed away peaceably, surrounded by family, on March 1 2025.  Glenn was born in Kansas City Mo on January 4, 1949, in Kansas City Mo. He attended St. Ann’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School, both in Independence. He also attended Metropolitan Junior College.  Glenn proudly served his country in the…

Shirley Malinda Jefferson was born June 28, 1949, to Eddie and Fannie Parker/Musgrove in Vian, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of ten children. Shirley graduated from Northeastern State College and UMKC with a BA in Psychology. She worked over 20 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where she then worked for the Kansas City Zoo…

Dorothy (Dixie) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 20th, 1930, to Virgil and Gladys Dryer. She had four siblings Lorraine, Jerry, Jim and Roby. After graduating from Raytown High School, Dorothy attended two years of junior college. Throughout high school, Dorothy worked at Muir’s Drug Store in Raytown. Following that, she worked for…

Patrica Ann Van Bibber, 69, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 5, 2025 at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO from a heart attack. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at, Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd. KCMO 64138. Patricia, or Trish, as family and friends called…

Michael “Mike” J. Lassen Sr., 73 of Independence, Missouri passed on to eternal life at 9:14pm on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2025. Mike was born February 25th, 1952, to Kathaline and Robert Lassen of Elyria, Ohio. He grew up in Elyria, Ohio and attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Elyria…

Audrah Grace Ollar, known to her family and friends as Daisy, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on on April, 21, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice House. Daisy was born March 11, 2005 in Kansas City, KS. Sh was adopted at the age of 3. Daisy attended school in the Shawnee Mission school district and…

Lydia Mae Robeson, 89, of Holt, Missouri, died April 23rd, 2025. She was born December 26th, 1935, to Laura Catherine and William Albert Richey. Lydia was a lover of poetry, music, and nature, often choosing to spend her time outdoors. She loved helping others as well as giving to charities and causes across the nation.…

Scott Farrell Stewart, 38, of Independence, MO passed away April 20, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO from 10am-12pm and burial following at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Independence, MO.  Mr. Stewart was born January 14, 1987 in Orange County, CA. When he was younger,…

John Matthew Schopf age 49 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on April 20, 2025 at his home from liver failure. Memorial services will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 24th 2025 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown Missouri. Mr Schopf was born on October 22nd 1975 in Honolulu,…

Martin Isaac Cobbinah (Kwaku Brenyah), born December 6, 1941 in Amponya, Bekwai in his native Ashanti region of Ghana – West Africa, departed this life April 19, 2025. He was son of the late Kwabena Asamoah Cobbinah Mensah and Amma Ofosua. He was baptized at the Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Obuasi, Ghana. After…

Carol Sue Fraser McClanahan, died April 19, 2025. She was born September 11, 1938 to Arthur E. and Clemence C. Fraser. She was a 1956 graduate of Bishop Ward High School. She married William Clark McClanahan in 1959. They moved to the Ozarks in 1976. Carol was a paralegal for over 40 years, and an…

Kenneth L Griffin went to be with his beloved Bobbie, his wife of 20 years, on April 1st, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Kenny is greatly missed by the many lives he touched. Although he never had any children of his own, Bobbie’s children, Scott, Tammy, and Terry, always called…

Inez Givens departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Inez was born July 10, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. She survived by her husband, Johnnie; daughters, Camille and Rhonda; son-in-law, Rick; granddaughter, Arielle; and cherished nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones who will forever hold her memory close. Inez graduated from Lincoln High…