Thomas Leonard Clarkson, 81, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 14, 1944, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to S. Thomas Clarkson and Lois Clarkson, Tom, affectionately known as “Tommy” to some, lived a life marked by service, dedication, and unwavering faith. Tom graduated from Tina-Avalon High School and embarked on…

Brett Edwin Higginbotham, age 51, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Brett was born on August 3, 1973, and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He dedicated over two decades of his life in service to his country, proudly serving in…

Mary Winden-Donnelly, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2025.  Mary was born July 12th, 1949, in Manhattan Kansas, to the late Ivan Winden and Mary Adams Winden. Mary grew up the youngest of three children in Manhattan Kansas.  She graduated from Luckey High School in 1967, where she was a…

Mark Edward Cubley, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri peacefully passed away May 11, 2025, at home. He was surrounded by family. Mark was born July 31st, 1961 at Baptist General in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Donald and Lovelace (Anne) Cubley. Mark and his family moved to Grandview, Missouri in October of 1965. Mark attended Grandview public…

Raymond R. Schlagel, 77 of Kansas City MO, passed away peacefully May 10, 2025.  He was born January 6, 1948 to Ernest and Helen Schlagel in Harrisonville, MO. Raymond was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Naylor and his grandsons, Brycen Schlagel and Elijah Schlagel. Raymond retired from…

Willis (Dean) Robertson, son of Alvin Robertson of Crockett Texas, and Dorothy Magee of Bethany Missouri peacefully passed away May 9 2025 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City. Dean was born March 17, 1949 in Bethany Missouri. His loving wife Lynnette , still resides in their home in Blue Springs Missouri. Dean was blessed…

Linda Kay Norred, age 72 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in her home. She was born February 7, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, to the late John and Ruth Norred. ‍Linda grew up as the fifth of six children in Kansas City. She graduated from North Kansas City High School…

Robert (Bobby) Gene Pezold, 74 years old, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Thomas More Newman Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M., with visitation from 9:00-10:45. Born to Robert F and Juanita K (Tinsley) Pezold on May 26, 1950, in…

On Saturday, May 10, 2025 Denny went to be with Jesus. Come join us to celebrate his life from 1pm-3pm on May 19, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, tunnel2towers.org.

Robert William Sopko, 45, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2025, after a courageous fight with brain cancer. Robert was born on June 21st, 1979, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Teresa Burger(Sopko). He proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following…

Joshua Daniel Teel, born in Commerce, Texas on December 9, 1973, fell victim to senseless gun violence on April 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Britton and Estelle Teel of Greenville, Texas and Ira (formerly of Greenville) and Evelyn Leeth of Greenville, Texas.  Other family members preceding…

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…