Jacquelyn (Jackie) O’Dowd was born to Margaret Childers Huff and Jack Morton on January 16, 1936, and was raised with stepfather Leonard Huff. Jackie graduated from Central High School in 1954. She then stayed home to care for her four children and she was an active member of the McCoy Elementary PTA. Notably, she was…

Francisco Vargas Romero, aged 80, of Camuy, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was known for his stern yet outgoing personality, always loving his family and friends. Francisco had a great sense of humor, enjoying telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around him. Francisco was also…

Carl Edward King came into this world June 14th, 1945, and went to be with the lord February 16th, 2024.  A Celebration of Life for Carl will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Visitation begins at 10:00am with a memorial service beginning at 11:15am. A graveside…

Gregory Paul (Greg) Metoyer passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Greg was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He loved to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, and the Kansas Jayhawks. Greg’s biggest love was for his…

    Cherie Ann Hanna aged 72, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.     She was born January 4, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri to Allen and Evelyn (Larsen) Blakley. On April 14, 1993, Cherie married Charles Hanna who preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. Cherie…

Alyssa Joy Twaddell, 33, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 at St. Lukes Plaza Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1990 in Manhattan, KS. Alyssa was baptized into Jesus the summer of 2005 at the age of 14. She was a member of the Lone Jack church of Christ in Lone…

Paul Michael Henson, age 66 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Sunday February 11th after a brief illness in St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul was born March 31, 1957 in Clinton, Missouri to Glenn Henson and Connie Maxine Conrad Henson. Paul was a sweet loving man with a gentle spirit and simple tastes in life. He…

Max Eugene Hayes, age 95, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024. Max was born on Oct. 8,1928, the son of Henry and Ada Belle Hayes, of Smith County, KS. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by 5 siblings: Maxine, Marlene, Theresa, Roland, and Zella as well as his first wife,…

Michael S. Domerese, 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 6, 2024. He was born November 21, 1966 in Hartman, Arkansas to Melvin and Linda Domerese. Mike was a man of simple pleasures. When he was young, he loved playing Hackey Sack with his brothers and all of their friends in the driveway. He loved…

Kathryn Sallaz, 83 of Independence, passed away on February 7, 2024, in assisted living. She was born on November 24, 1940, to parents Ryland and Frances (Yates) Miller as the 8th of nine children. Throughout her life, Kathy wore many hats. From her days as a waitress, where she served up more than just food—she…

Betty Marie Helton (Rose), cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend peacefully departed this world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94. Her life, spanning over nine decades, was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to family and furry friends alike. Born on November 3, 1929, Betty embraced life with a fiery…

Amy Darlene Harden, 49 of Kansas City, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home. Amy was born on December 11,1974 in Independence to parents Russell and Linda (Harr) Harden. Though she was quiet and reserved most of the time, Amy had a good heart and was always available to help a neighbor in…

Resident of Independence, Missouri, our beloved Wayne passed away February 2, 2024. He leaves behind his loving grandmother Christine; mother Estrella; father Wayne Russell, Sr.; sister Angela; brothers William and Wesley; Marlene Ruiz; sons Raymond and Ethan Dennis, along with aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss Wayne so much. Words can not…

Joanne “Darlene” Friye, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Philadelphia, Missouri, passed away at 6:54 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Seasons Memory Care in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial will be at Greenwood…

Charles “Mike” Michael Bobbitt, passed away February 5th, 2024.  A visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Monday, February 12th, 2024 at The Gathering at Noland Road, Independence, MO.  Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to Second Mile Ministries http://www.secondmileministries.com Mike was born November 19, 1943, son of…

Sherry Lee Chrisco, 81, peacefully passed at University Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri on January 20th, 2024.  Sherry was born August 16th, 1942, in Kansas City Missouri.   She married Darrell Chrisco in February of 1967.  They enjoyed traveling together and frequent visits with family. Sherry is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Darrell Chrisco.…

George “Georgy” Lipták, 86, died Wednesday January 24th, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas after fighting Parkisonson’s for many years. George was born on August 26th, 1937, in Budapest, Hungary. His passion for soccer led him to be a professional soccer player at the age of sixteen (16) playing in Europe for the Belgium league, RFC Lüttic,…

Sussanne Nell Denham Small, RN, 76, passed away comfortably in her sleep with her family looking after her on January 24, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, February 17, 2024 at Maywood Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. Sussanne was born August 17, 1947 to Raymond Denham and Nancy Lee Harris. She…

Scott Edward Wilkes, 60, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formally of Crocker, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Country Club Rehab & Healthcare Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born in Waynesville, Missouri on March 30, 1963 to Snowden and Cheryl (Bruce) Wilkes. He graduated from Crocker High School with the Class of 1981.…

Our dear mother Amy Oberg sadly passed away on Feb 3, 2024, at the age of 85 after a short battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Her family was the most important to her. When you would ask her about her grandchildren and great grandchildren…