Barbara Ann Johnson of Dorrance, Kansas passed away on September 23, 2023 at 10:51 pm. Barbara was born May 23, 1943 in Vandalia, Illinois to Homer and Thelma Austin. As a child she lived in Illinois and moved to Kansas where her dad worked at Texaco Oil Company. She graduated from Dorrance High School, class…

Chad Edward Gardner, 38 of Kansas City, MO 64062 passed away September 7, 2023 at the home. Chad had a great sense of humor. If he wasn’t making people laugh, he was laughing at himself with others. Chad loved his family and neighbors. He was always willing to help out, especially his neighbors. Chad enjoyed…

Patricia Joan Gray, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 10, 2023. Mrs. Gray was born December 11, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. At the age of 16, and still in high school, she married the love of her life, John Robert Tyner of Kansas City, MO. After his untimely passing in 1988 she…

Zella Pauline Ferguson, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away September 23, 2023, at Homestead of Lenexa. She was born on August 10, 1930, in Riverdale, Maryland. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Woodson Avenue Bible Church, 6701 Woodson, Overland Park, Kansas. Zella was a member of Woodson…

Grant Davis Anthony 72, of Raytown Mo passed, passed in the early morning of September 13, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center due to complications of treatment for myelofibrosis. His daughter and wife both held him lovingly as he passed. He is survived by his wife, Karen Margaret Anthony of Blue Springs, MO. His daughter…

Gary Russell (Rusty)Plaskett, 40, of Independence, MO. passed away 9-20-2023 at Kansas City, from unknown causes. A memorial visitation will be held from on October 2nd, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm, 2023 at The Cremation and Burial Society located at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. 64133. Rusty was born at Ft. Hood Tx to…

Andrew Joseph “Joe” Halbrook, 48, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on September 18, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1974 in Kansas City, Kansas to Deanna Boyd and the late Billy Joe Halbrook. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marlo, and their two sons, Alexander and Dominic. He…

Jordan Stevens Otte was born May 19, 1976 in Scottsbluff, NE. He departed this life September 4, 2023 in Olathe, KS. He spent his early years in Gering, NE, moving to Denver, CO area while still in elementary school. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School. While a Senior he won the Colorado High School…

Rick Loewenherz, 83, a cherished long-time Tulsa resident, passed away at his home in Overland Park, KS on September 14th. Rick’s journey began in the charming farming community of Carmi, Illinois. Later, he made his way to St. Louis, where he earned a degree in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis. His educational…

Cynthia “Babette” Lathrop Babette passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday afternoon September 16, 2023. Babette was married to Tim Lathrop for 41 years and they had three loving and caring children along with four beautiful grandchildren. Babette spent most of her life in the Kansas City area with the last 22 years…

David Glen Fritts passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in exactly the way he would have chosen. Suddenly from a heart attack he never saw coming. David was born January 20, 1959 to Donald and Nadine Fritts in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Hickman Mills HS in 1977 where he was immersed in…

Jason L. Gray Sr. was born May 23rd, 1980, and passed away September 10th, 2023, at the age of 43. Jason was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He attended K-State University and had acquired a huge portfolio of professional skills. Jason left behind an extensive network of friends and family including Wife…

Alice Faye (Baum) Brandkamp , 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10 at Bluegrass Terrace Assisted Living in Ashland, Missouri. Alice was born February 2, 1939, in Greenville, Missouri to Hubert and Elvie Baum. She graduated from Eureka High School. In 1965 she married Charles Lee Brandkamp, Sr. Alice spent many years working for…

Charlene McMahill, 80 passed away on September 8, 2023 at Research Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Charlene was born on December 10, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to her parents Charles and Agnes Pierce. In her youth she survived the Ruskin tornado, and also graduated from Ruskin Sr. High School in 1961. She was a…

After more than 98 years on this Earth, Charlotte Helen McCarty left her awe-inspiring mark on the world and headed towards the pearly gates of Heaven. Born on February 16, 1925, to Edward and Jeannette Smith, she was destined to touch the lives of so many with her quick wit, penchant for adventure, and pure…

On October 4, 1933, Fletcher and Levora Powell were both excited and proud to bring their first child, Marjorie Ann (Powell) Fleming, into this world.  She would be joined in January 1936 by her brother Karl and in March 1942 by her brother David. In Fredonia, Marge was surrounded by her grandparents and various doting…

Evelyn L. Hansen, 81, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away September 4, 2023 at Autumn Terrace. Visitation will be held at 5pm, Monday, September 18, 2023, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6pm, at Connection Point Church, 10500 E. State Route 350, Raytown, Missouri 64133. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Hope…

Bonnie Morgan, age 94, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on September 7, 2023. Bonnie was born on March 2, 1929, to Harold and Ethel Swickhamer in Rich Hill, Missouri. After Bonnie graduated from Rich Hill High School, she attended Warrensburg Teachers College where she earned her teaching certification. She taught in a one room schoolhouse…

John G. Wilcox died peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, under hospice care in St Joseph Hospital of Kansas City, MO with his family at his side at the age of 90. John served proudly in the United States Navy on the Battleship Missouri, for 4 years, demonstrating his dedication and commitment to his country.…

Robert W. (Bob) Johnson, of Independence, MO born August 27, 1933, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951 and attended MU. He managed title insurance companies in California for many years before moving back to Independence to retire in 2001. Bob was predeceased by son, David…