Raymond Lee DeFreece, 65, of Raytown, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at the University of Kansas Hospital as the result of complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at the time of passing. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wednesday, August…

Barbara Jean Eagan(Bryant) born February 3, 1946 in Houston TX, passed away August 12,2016 in Kansas City,Missouri. She spent most of her life as a servant in many ways, and in the last years of her life she shared the gospel and His amazing love with hugs, prayers, and in so many other ways. She…

  James “Jim” L. Terry, 71, of Independence, MO passed away on August 12, 2016 at his residence.   Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm on August 16, 2016 at 3708 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence MO, 64052. Mr. Terry was born September 17, 1945  in Earle, Arkansas.  Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.…

Gilbert F Heckel, 90 of Columbia died peacefully, August 7, 2016. A small, private family memorial was held August 11th. He is survived by his wife Amelia, daughter Joanne and sons William and Gilbert Jr. He also left behind his grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Theresa, Melanie, Brianna and Abigail as well as seven great grandchildren.

Johnny Lee Willis, 64, of Olathe, KS passed away August 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, August 15th at New Life Family Church, 4835 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Johnny was born on March…

Michael Frost, 68, of Columbia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 15, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brenda Jane Rhodes, 55, of Kansas City, Missouri passed peacefully in her home on August 7, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 11am, Monday, August 15, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service beginning at 10am. Ms. Rhodes was born March 12, 1961 in Independence, Missouri. Ms.…

Mitchell Gregg Slobin was born May 10, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away at home in Kansas City, MO on July 8, 2016. He is predeceased by his mother, Carole Komito Slobin, formerly of Las Vegas, NV.  Mitchell is survived by his father, Martin Slobin of Kansas City, MO; son, Ian Slobin of…

Jan Yates, 90, passed away on Monday, August 8, as a result of congenital heart failure. Both of her daughters were with her. The memorial service will be at the Epple Chapel at Lenoir Community Center, Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, August 20, at 4:00 PM. Jan was born in Lawrence, Kansas on September 21, 1925.…

Michael Arthell Davis age 64, eldest son of the late Dallas and Viola Davis of Auxvasse, MO passed away on August 8, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday August 13 at 11:00 a.m. Richland Baptist Church 5301 County Road 220 Kingdom City, MO 65262. A private burial will be held at a later…

Kaye Evelyn Wade was born on January 24th, 1949 and passed from this life on August 5th, 2016. Kaye was born in Deridder, La to Helen and Sidney Boitnott. She lived in the Deridder area until age 39 when she moved with her husband, Gregg to Missouri, where she lived the remainder of her life.…

Jacqueline J. (Gist) Smith, 86, of Raytown, Missouri passed away August 2, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm Saturday August 13th, 2016 and with a memorial service to follow  at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Jackie was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 27, 1929 to Jim and Dorothy Gist…

Robert “Bob” Dale Rough Sr., 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away August 1, 2016 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, from cancer and COPD. Graveside services will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. A memorial gathering will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 from 3-5PM…

Richard “Rick” W Droege, 64, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away August 1, 2016. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial in Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.…

Thomas J. Sifuentes passed away in his home on the 28th of July, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 58. Visitation will be held at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, August 4, 2016 with the Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Thomas is survived by…

Carolyn Gramlich age 74 passed away on July 29, 2016 at Carmel Hills Living Center Independence, Mo.  She was born in Washington, DC on Feb. 13, 1942. She grew up in Blue Springs, Mo. She graduated from Blue Springs High School. She went into nursing school in Dixon, IL right out of high school and worked…

Connie Jean Wesley, a longstanding resident of the KC area, died July 21st at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City Missouri.   At her request, no service will be held. There will be a private graveside gathering for family and close friends at a later date. Connie was born on February 24, 1942, to Mr. and…

Fred Waldron, 85, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away July 29, 2016 at home. A visitation will be held from 6-7 pm followed by a service at 7 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be made to The American Cancer…