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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

Erma Jean Johansen, 85, Pleasant Valley, Missouri passed away February 18, 2018.  A visitation will be held 12:00 -1:00 PM, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM.  Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Erma was born May 15,…

Betty May, 92, resident of Independence Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2018.   Betty was born in Kansas City Missouri to Artis and Selma Nelson on June 12, 1925.  She spent her childhood in Kansas City and graduated Paseo High School.  In 1942, Betty married Raymond L. May at the Kansas City Courthouse.  After WWII…

Lawrence “Larry” Robert James, 60, Independence, Missouri passed away January 22, 2018.  A visitation will be held 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  A memorial service will follow 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Misssouri. Larry…

Andrew Sean Echternach, 24 years, of Columbia, Mo passed away Friday, Feb 16, 2018 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 6pm, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Destiny Pointe Church, 1900 N Providence Rd, corner of Providence & Vandiver, Columbia, MO. Andrew was born August 27, 1993 in Columbia, MO.…

If you’re a stranger reading this, that just means you never had the good fortune of meeting (or sitting next to, or standing in line with, or sharing a space with) Kerry Pittman. He never met a stranger and loved discussing anything and everything with anyone around him. And because of his affable nature and…