With heavy hearts, and the will of almighty God, we share the passing of our beloved Stephine Irondi, who graced this world with her radiant presence until February 21st, 2024, at the tender age of 34. Born on December 16, 1989 Stephine Chinwendu Nwaneri in Kansas City, Missouri, Stephine was always a vibrant child full…

Logan Dean Zane, born May 12, 1994 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away at the age of 29, on February 25, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas.  Logan is survived by his mother and step-dad Gayla and Kevin Kelly of Park City, Kansas; his father and step-mother Ron and Michelle Zane, sister Meghan Nelson; brother Nathan Zane;…

Don Toler, 88, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on February 19, 2024. Don was born March 14, 1935 to Theodore and Martha (Barry) Toler in California, Missouri. He grew up and lived in the Kansas City area. He graduated from East High School in 1953 and served in the United States Army. He married…

Sandra M. Turner, 74 passed away on February 5, 2024. A formal obituary will come at a later date.

Ruby A. Williams, age 81, of Columbia, entered into rest Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home.  A visitation will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM Friday, March 1, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St. Columbia, MO 65203. A graveside service will follow at memorial park cemetery in Columbia…

Vickie Darlene Johnson, age 62, of Brunswick Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at the University of Missouri Healthcare center In Columbia. Her family will hold a Celebration of Life memorial in her honor at noon with a 1pm service on March 2, 2024  at the Seminole shelter in Indian Foothills Park, Marshall,…

James “Jay” Chester Waggoner, 84, of Independence, Missouri passed away February 24, 2024. He was born September 4, 1939 in Diamond, Missouri where he spent his early childhood years on the family dairy farm. During his younger school years, Jay would spend as much time as possible on either the ball field or the basketball…

Billy Dale Turner “Bear” 65 of Columbia passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024 at the University Hospital in Columbia Missouri. Bill was born October 24th, 1958 to James Archie Turner and Ollie May Kile.  Bill graduated in 1977 at David H Hickman High School. On February 5th, 1997 Bill United in union with Cardena…

Tamra Jean (Hedges) Trader was born on December 11, 1961 in Independence Missouri. Tami left this earth on September 14, 2023 to be with her heavenly father after a short illness. Tami was preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Hedges, and her older brothers John (Dub) and Steven all of Independence. She…

Patricia (Tricia) Lynn Ryan, age 40 of Liberty Missouri passed away at her home on February 7th, 2024. Tricia was born on September 8th, 1983, in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond “Michael” Ryan and Cheryl (Leuty) Ryan. She grew up in Liberty, Missouri and graduated from Liberty High School in 2002. Tricia worked in a…

Holly May Miller, 36 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 20th, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Wesley Chapel) 13720 Roe Avenue Leawood, Kansas 66224. Holly was born on August 27, 1987, to B. Glenn and Marsha Miller. Our…

Michael (Mike) Allen Jennings, 68, of Kansas City, MO, was born on October 4, 1955 and passed away on February 20, 2024. Mike was a member of Concrete Masons and Plasterers Local Union 518 and was known to be one of the best concrete finishers in this area. Mike loved a cold beer and enjoyed…

Lawrence Lavender Jr, 70, of Raytown, MO passed away February 12, 2024, at the Kansas City VA Hospital, from cancer. The visitation will be held at 1:30 pm and the Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at The Life church KC, 10400 View High Drive, Kansas City, MO…

Brian Paul Kemp, age 60 of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully at Boone Hospital Center on February 19, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1964 in Columbia, MO.  He was the son of Paul and Ann Kemp who proceeded him in death.  Surviving him is, sister Barbara Kemp Reeder, and two nieces Shelby and…

David Lee Dick, aged 69, of Pittsburg, Missouri, passed away suddenly on February 17th, 2024. Born on October 16th, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, David was the beloved son of Bill Dick and Carol Grimes. After graduating from high school, he answered the call to serve his country and joined the Navy. Following his honorable discharge,…

Barry Eugene Freeman, Sr., 67 of Kansas City, MO passed away January 31, 2024 at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 1, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00am. ​Barry was born April 9,…

Donna Margeret McMullen, 92, of Independence Missouri passed away on February 13th at Rosewood Health and Rehabilitation located in the Groves retirement community. Graveside services will be held by the family at a time yet to be announced at the Saginaw Cemetery in Saginaw, Missouri. Donna was born Sept. 20, 1931 to Clinton D. Wood…

Diane Marie Liddell (Sawyer), 72, of Kansas City, MO, lost her fight with ovarian cancer on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 2 to 4PM. If you are…

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…