Justin “Cappy” Orth

March 6, 2018

Justin “Cappy” Orth, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 4, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 9, 2018, at Oakshire Clubhouse, 9555 Nieman Place, Overland Park, Kansas from 6-8pm. Mr. Orth was born in Andale, Kansas on August 19, 1939. Justin loved helping and healing others…

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Darrell R. Srader

March 5, 2018

Darrell R. Srader, 66 of Independence, Missouri passed away February 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday March 10, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Visitation immediately following, come as you are. Mr. Darrell R. Srader was born on March 27, 1951 in Independence, Missouri. Darrell loved…

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John Radzins

March 2, 2018

John Radzins, 65, of Grandview, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2018. He was a lifelong area resident. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 4th from 3-8pm at VFW Post #5789 located at 329 SE Douglas in Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063. John’s parents, Leonids and Velta (Eiche) Radzins emigrated…

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Katherine Watts

March 2, 2018

On Thursday February 22, 2018 Katherine Watts died peacefully at the age of 74. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents Jordan Alexander and Hazel Alexander. She is survived by her brother, Howard Alexander and her sister, Barbara Dukes (Phillip). As well as her children, Willie Watts (Atomala), Deleesa Chambers, Terry Watts, David Watts,…

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Sterling J. ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Jr.

March 2, 2018

Sterling J Robinson Jr, 55, was born on March 26, 1962 in Sedalia, Missouri to the union of Sterling and Mary Kay Robinson, His parents, grandmother and brother proceeded him in death. Sterling was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. He was employed as chef for many years. Sterling was a man…

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Norma Jean (Jackson) Higginbotham-Billingsley-Blankenship

February 28, 2018

Norma Jean, 81, Independence, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Feb. 18, 2018. She was the daughter of Roscoe and Ellen (Sawyer) Jackson of Marion, Indiana, and later Florida. She graduated from high school in Marion, Indiana. Norma Jean married Carroll E. Higginbotham of Kentucky, together they had 4 children; Michael…

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Kelly Lee McGrath

February 28, 2018

Kelly Lee McGrath left this Earth on February 25th, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born on January 6th, 1955 to Robert and Patricia McGrath of Fulton, MO. He leaves behind his two sons Douglas Bruce McGrath (Wife Ashley McGrath) and Jesse Lee McGrath (Wife Amber McGrath) and their three children Braylen, Lennon,…

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Arthur J. “Butch” Henderson

February 27, 2018

Arthur James “Butch” Henderson Jr. passed away, February 20, 2018.   He was born August 20, 1953 to the union of Maxine Elizabeth and Arthur J. Henderson Sr. Butch, as he was nicknamed, was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and 2 nephews. He lived in Kansas City his entire life…

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Garry Lane Hodges

February 27, 2018

Garry Lane Hodges of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on February 22nd at the VA Hospital while fighting a battle against cancer. Garry was born at Hamilton AFB, California on February 26, 1951 into an Air Force family. Garry was the 4th born of seven children to the late Quincy Mansel Hodges and Yvonne Francis…

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Edelina “Becky” Garcia

February 27, 2018

Edelina “Becky” Garcia, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 21, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her children. Memorial services will be held frpm 3:00-5:00pm, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Edelina Rebecca Garcia, better known to friends and family as Becky, was…

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Kosal Srey

February 27, 2018

Kosal Srey, 73, of Columbia entered into eternal rest, Friday, February 23, 2018 at Parkside Manor in Columbia. A funeral for Mr Srey will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday March 3, 2018 at Heartland, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral…

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Thomas E. Andrews

February 26, 2018

Thomas Eugene Andrews, 76, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home in the company of his family. A military service will be held at Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, 20109 Business Highway 13, Higginsville, Mo on March 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Tom was born March 16, 1941 in Detroit,…

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Stephen Ray Cisneros

February 26, 2018

Stephen “Bubba” Ray Cisneros, 58, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at University Hospital. Steve was born on October 8, 1959 in Colorado, the son of Bill and Lupe Wooten (Cisneros). His father, Bill, preceded him in death. Steve enjoyed bowling and hanging out with friends, so he could tell his crazy…

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Nichole Danielle Sayles Young

February 23, 2018

Nichole Danielle Sayles Young, 36, Independence, Missouri passed away February 16, 2018. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. A meal for family and friends…

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Gregory Brockman

February 23, 2018

Gregory Lyle Brockman, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away February 21, 2018 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Visitation will be from 10-11am with memorial service to follow March 17, 2018 from 11am-12pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. There will be a small gathering following the memorial service…

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Kathleen J. Scanlon

February 23, 2018

Kathleen Jean Scanlon, “Kate”, previously of Springfield, MO, entered eternal life on February 16, 2018 in Columbia, MO. She was 86 years young. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM. It will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield, MO. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery,…

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Reverend Richard Nack

February 22, 2018

The Reverend Richard Nack, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2018 at the age of 90. He was a resident of Columbia, MO and had resided for the past six years at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO. Richard was born…

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Robert Driver

February 21, 2018

Robert Driver, 63, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born June 17, 1954 in Kansas City, MO and is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin & Betty Driver. “His wings were ready but our hearts were not.” He is survived by his 2 daughters; Michelle & Jennifer Driver, son…

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Ivan Dwain King

February 21, 2018

Ivan Dwain King, 85, Independence, Missouri passed away February 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Connection, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit,…

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Joe V. ‘Dude’ Laub

February 20, 2018

Joe Laub, 91, Kansas City, Mo passed away February 16, 2018.  Joe was born in Lincoln, NE and went on to graduate from Northeast High School in Lincoln.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. Following his honorable service he married (in his words) “The greatest woman that ever lived”, Betty Lou Twiford.  Together…

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