Robert “Bob” Holler Sr., 69, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on May 27, 2025. Bob was born on February 25, 1956, in rural Prairie, Missouri. He was known for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and deep devotion to his family. Bob spent a decade working at the General Motors Leeds Plant until its closure,…
Bruce Andrew Parrish, 66, from Grain Valley, passed away on June 2, 2025. Bruce was born in Kansas City, MO on May 10, 1959 to Andrew and Donna (Davis) Parrish. Bruce worked at Jostens/Artex for eight years, then became a self-employed graphic artist through most of his life. Later on he became a beloved Home…
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Rose Griffin, who went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday. Rose was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jerry Griffin, and leaves…
Larry Dyer, 54, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 4th, 2025. Mr. Dyer was born September 26th, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. Larry was a true character. He had a knack for making friends wherever he went and excelled at almost anything he attempted. His love for his children and grandchildren was unwavering. Larry…
Tammi Lea Barnes, 58, of Kansas City Missouri, passed away June 6, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by love at home. Tammi is proceeded in death by her mother, Edna Lea Bragg, her twin grandsons, Simon Lee King and Sawyer Michael King and her sister Dana Lee. Tammi is survived by her…
Patricia (Patty) Ann McCollum, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away quietly on June 4, 2025 at the age of 91. Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J McCollum; mother, Thelma Young; stepfather, Paul Young; father, Leo Short and sister, Shirley Peck. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and spent …
Elizabeth Ann (Constable) Werner, age 75, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. She passed away at Overland Park Regional Medical Center fighting pneumonia. Affectionately known as “Liz”, she was born on June 10, 1949 to the late George Nelson Constable and Marjory Elizabeth (Evans) Constable. Liz was born in Athens,…
Carolyn Taylor, age 85, passed away on June 4, 2025 at the Alpine Breeze Rehabilitation Home in Raytown, Missouri. Carolyn was born on January 17, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio. She married Richard Shearer in 1959 and moved to Akron, Ohio where she gave birth to her first child, Laura. Three years later, she gave her…
Matthew Luke Pierce, 47, passed away on June 1, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 18, 1978, in Wyandotte County, to Teri (Meyer) Nicholas, and the late Jeffrey Pierce. Matt grew up in Grandview, Missouri and attended Grandview Senior High School. Matt, a loving father and grandfather, is deeply missed…
Betty Lousinda Blackmon, was born February 28th, 1948, to Eddie and Fannie Parker-Musgrove in Vian, Oklahoma. Having graduated from Vian High, she went on to attend Northeastern State College where she received her Master’s. She later went on to establish her own business, Parker/Blackmon and Associates where she continued to fight for social injustice. She…
Jerry Harrington passed away on May 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri from cancer. Visitation will be held at Mt. Moriah Newcomer & Freeman Memorial Home, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, on Wednesday, June 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a graveside service with fire department honors at 1:30 PM.…
Patricia (Bates) Coureton, 88, of Hallsville went to be with the Lord and her husband Harold on May 29, 2025. Pat was born on August 23, 1936 in Knoxville Tennessee, to Thelma and James Bates. Pat dedicated her life to her faith in God, her family and her love for friends and pets. Pat retired…
Julia Spencer Scott, age 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri died peacefully at home on May 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born June 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 before attending the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree.…
David Wayne McKenzie, age 63 of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born October 1, 1961, to the late Billy McKenzie and Betty McKenzie McDonald, David lived in Columbia all of his life. David worked in all areas of construction. He was excellent at his work. He found joy in his hobbies of hunting and…
Thomas Lee Thissen 8/1/1961 – 5/29/2025 We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Lee Thissen, He passed away on May 29th 2025 at age 63. He passed in his home due to health complications. Born in Columbus, OH, Thomas Lee Thissen was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend to all. Thomas Lee…
Adelia “Dee” Woodworth, 84, of St. Charles, Missouri (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri), passed away May 31, 2025. She was born January 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, Kansas to Charles and Mildred Goff. She spent her childhood growing up in Salina, Kansas. She then moved to Kansas City where she started working at A&P Grocery Store…
Born in Virginia, Iva Jean Rutter was a true original — a wandering flower child with a free spirit and a kind heart. Her life journey took her across the country and beyond. She married in California and later divorced in 1974. Following her heart, Iva moved to Oahu, Hawaii, where she spent nearly 17…
Jane Louise Burgess Stoneman, 91 of Raytown, Missouri peacefully met her Lord on May 25, 2025 at the Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Lee’s Summit Missouri following a brief Illness. Jane was born on December 19, 1933 the second of four children to the late Dorothy Henrietta Bridges Burgess and Loyd Burgess in Pomona,…
Ron Trachsel Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather 1941 – 2025 Ron Trachsel, a devoted family man, hardworking entrepreneur, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was a man whose roots ran deep in the soil of Western Kansas and whose values shaped not only his own…
Marsha Maples, born Marsha Marie Parker, beloved mother, healer, collector of wonders, and fierce advocate for love above all things, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and care that will echo far beyond her years. She is survived by her two sons,…