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…

(Larry) Clayton Hoover, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Research Medical Center. Clayton had grown to love the Word of God, the Bible, and studied for hours to prepare his Sunday School lessons at his church home, Living Stones Church in Blue…

Ivory Joe Thompson Sr., AKA (Smokey), age 72, of Independence Missouri entered God’s Kingdom on October 17th, 2023. He was born in Pierce Texas to Robert and Myrtle Thompson on August 10th, 1951. Ivory was the 4th of 10 children. Ivory had rededicated his life to Christ. He was employed by Polytainer’s in Lee’s Summit…

Dorothy Jeanette Drury (DoDo), age 77, of Oak Grove , Missouri went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 2, 2023. Dorothy was born August 27, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Kenneth and Mary Peachey. She married William (Bill) Dale Drury on March 2. 1966 . Dorothy worked…

Deba (not Debra, Debbie, or any other amalgamation thereof) was born on September 21, 1943 to Ken and Betty Weatherwax in Amarillo, Texas. She passed away on October 4, 2023 in Olathe, Kansas. She lived in Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Kansas as her father was moved for his work in the Air Force. She…

Mary Kathleen Lindsay (aka Mokie) the daughter of D. Jerome and Susie Weaver Lindsay was born in Emporia, Kansas, November 22, 1947, and passed October 18, 2023, spouse of George A. Harris in Kansas City, Missouri. Raised in Madison in a musical family and being gifted with a beautiful soprano voice, Mary’s youth was filled…

Tamara Yvette Butler, 54, was called home on Oct 7 2023. Tamara loved her family and treated her friends like they were her family.  She was born Sept.6,1969 in Los Angeles CA. Tamara took pride in being a caregiver and a nurse. She was always thinking of others and how she could help them over…

Timothy D. Minnis, 52, of Belton, Missouri passed away on October 4th, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor L. Minnis. He is survived by his mother, Rose Ann Minnis, his sister, Tonya L. Olinde , and three nephews, Dillon, Derik, and Dorian. Services will be held at South…

Our dear father sadly passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 51. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and grandfather. He was always the life of every party and would do anything to put a smile on anyone’s face. He lived life to the fullest an always made every day count.…

November 2, 1992 –  October 15, 2023 Samantha, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Samantha’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering determination. Her most cherished role was that of a devoted mother to her son, Leland,…

Michael “Mike” B. VanBibber, 64, of Independence Missouri passed away on October 8, 2023. Mike was born August 6, 1959, to Jackie E. VanBibber and Judith C. Siebert (VanBibber) in Independence, Missouri and lived in the area all of his life. He is survived by his two children: Haley and Austin VanBibber, stepchildren Dakota Crawford…

Charles Ross Elam, 85, of Lone Jack, MO passed away October 15, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center from Lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Burial will follow visitation at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Charles…

Michael Arthur Gray, 77 of Rocheport, Missouri passed away on October 4, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and Papa who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born October 19,1945 in Sherman, Texas to Kathleen Williams and Julius Cesare. He attended the University of Wyoming on a track…

Larry Alan Shiner, 76, of Raytown, MO passed away October 14, 2023 at his home from complications from Alzheimer’s. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at King’s Way United Methodist Church, Springfield, MO. Mr. Shiner was born November 1, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. Larry was raised in Springfield, MO,…

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Paula Bicket saw clearly the face of God. Her sight is now fully restored; her struggle is over, her pain has ended, and her battle is won. Paula Ellen Lee Doyle was born January 2, 1955, in Braymer, Missouri, to Paul and Mary (Bayer) Doyle. A beautiful child, Paula learned…

Steven Delbert Hedges, 74, of Independence, MO passed away October 12, 2023. Steven was married to Judy Hedges for 47 years. He loved to hunt and visiting Arcadia, KS. He is survived by: wife, Judy Hedges; children, Michelle, Amber, Jean, Christina, Steven and John; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Per families request, there will be…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lena Frances Norris of Jacksonville, MO on October 4th, 2023 at the age of 91. Lena will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Jane Ann Norris, of Jacksonville, MO, grandchildren James Norris of TX; Susan Norris (Justin) Schlageter of CA; Brandy Norris…

Richard David Tollerton, Sr., of Marshall, formerly of Brookfield and Columbia, passed away on October 11, 2023 after a long illness. Dick was born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Edith (Davies) Tollerton in Brookfield. He graduated from Brookfield High School, attended the Universities of Missouri and Kansas, and received a diploma from the…

Buffy Marie (McClanahan) Parsons, 56, of Higbee, passed away on October 10, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after her long term battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Mary Stephens on April 14, 1967 in Columbia, Missouri. She attended Rock Bridge high school. She met her loving husband in 1983 and spent a…