Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Dinwiddie, age 74, of Independence, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2026. He was born July 6th, 1952, in Independence, MO, one of nine children born to Anderson & Georgia Reba (Terry) Dinwiddie. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Ronnie was a skilled worker of all things automotive for…
Ron Carroll, 72 passed away on June 19, 2026 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Ron was born on September 18, 1953, the son of Mary and Glenn Carroll. He grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1971. Ron spent much of his life working with his hands. He had…
Belinda (Bink) Phillips, 75, passed away peacefully on September 15,2026 in Kansas City, MO. She was born April 4,1951. Bink graduated 1970 from Southeast High school and worked many years at Harmon Bus Company in Kansas City. After retirement, Bink and her husband Ronnie moved from Harrisonville MO to The Lake of the Ozarks during…
Michael Dean Ganaden, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his sons and loving family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Mike…
James M. Hubbard, Sr., 85 of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away at home on September 10, 2026. He was born July 13, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. James began a career in plumbing in 1968, shortly after he married his wife, Phyllis. He was a family man who enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, camping, and square…
Billie L. DeWitt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in 1933 in Nevada, Missouri, Bill was the son of Henry Donald and Laura DeWitt and one of ten children. His early years were shaped by resilience and hard work…
J. Russell Roy, born July 22nd, 1935, in Oakland, Iowa, lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, hard work, adventure, and love. He passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of memories and a family who will forever cherish him. Russell graduated from Iowa State University with a degree…
Marilyn Ruth Turk was born on July 11, 1938 to parents Lester and Ruby Bueker. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up and went to Grover Cleveland High School and graduated June 1956. She had two brothers and at an early age learned to stand up and take care of others.…
Alan James Horn of Macomb, MO, passed away on September 2, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO after a year of battling abdominal cancer. He fought the good fight and is now at rest in the Lord. Alan was born to Tony and Helen (Kluiber) Horn in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1947.…
Charles Steven Walker, also known as Stevie, Charlie, Chas and Chuckie C, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. He was 72 years old. Charlie was born in Independence, Missouri to Bill and Virginia Walker. He grew up in Lee’s Summit and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School.…
Larry Don Porter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, entrepreneur, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, while in hospice care at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was 85 years old, just days shy of his 86th birthday. Larry was born September 2, 1940, in Macon County, Missouri,…
Larry Roberts Gegner, at the age of 95 years, eleven months, and one day, was welcomed home when he passed at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, KS, on Aug. 31. Mr. Gegner was born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Des Moines, IA., the only child of Hilda and Harold Gegner. Hilda died when her son was…
Charles “Chuck” A. Rowden passed away on August 27, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1939, to Georgianna Burris (Homer R.) and Raydell Powell Sr.(Lucille), who both preceded him in death. Charles was born in Fayette, Missouri and later relocated to Kansas City, Missouri. Charles was a proud veteran. He served in the Marines…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brady Mc Watson, Jr., who left us on August 20, 2026. Born in Kansas City, KS, on October 3, 1967, Brady was a beloved son to Brady, Sr. and Rae Watson. He was predeceased by his mother, Ms. Tressie J. Watson, whose memory he…
Nancy Lea (Nyberg) Palmer, Ph.D., 77, passed away on September 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by her family. Born on April 17, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., she lived a full and faithful life dedicated to serving others. The oldest of four siblings, Nancy was raised in Buffalo, Mo., where she and her…
Susan Lynn Bowerman February 17, 1959 – August 26, 2026 Susan Lynn Bowerman, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1959, in La Jolla, California. Susan dedicated more than 30 years of her life to nursing, working alongside Dr. Thomas Manion, Dr. Frank Albani, and the…
Richard E “Dick” Shepard passed away on Sept 3, 2026, he was born June 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Cleadis and Celia Shepard. He grew up in the Raytown area and graduated from Raytown High School in 1963. Dick’s entrepreneurial spirit began early. While still in high school, he began building cabinets in…
Kendall Lee Stark, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 31st 2026, after a battle with bladder cancer over the previous year. He met his family in Heaven that day, including his parents, Woody and Cora Stark, and sisters Connie Jean and Vicki Jo, along with many other family members who had gone before…
Carl Clifton Wallace, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 31, 2026, at the age of 56. Carl was born on June 22, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Patricia Wallace. He attended East High School, where he participated in band and ROTC, graduating with the Class of 1988. Following…
Gerard “Jerry” Donnelly, 78, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 19, 2026 at his home in Overland Park, KS. Jerry was born in Korea and came to the United States in 1955 at approximately seven years of age after being adopted by Thomas L. Donnelly, then a Lieutenant Colonel and his wife, Geneva Donnelly.…