Born in Texas on June 13, 1934 and died at home with family by her side on January 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her son, James Franklin, and is survived by two children, five grandsons, four great-grandchildren, and a lot of wonderful friends.

Brian Allen Hoefelman, 57, of Sturgeon, MO, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1967, to Allen and Ann Hoefelman. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Riggs Union United Methodist Church, 801 W. Williams Rd., Sturgeon, MO 65284.  Visitation will be one hour…

Delores Maurine O’Dell, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Delores was born on June 22, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri. She had a fulfilling career as a fraud investigator for General Electric, where she dedicated many years of service. After retiring, Delores found great joy in spending time with two of her…

The family of Col. Charles L. Warrender M.D. is grieved to share the news of his death on January 28, 2025, at home. Charles Warrender was born on June 8th, 1934, to Charles and Mary Warrender, in Wichita. He was the eldest of two sons. He graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in…

Amber Marie Anderson, 54, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 20, 2025, at her home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 802 NW Vesper Street, Blue Springs, Missouri. Amber was born on July 16, 1970,…

Carlos Isaías Reyes Merino (Chay, Charlie) July 6, 1944 – January 22, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Isaías Reyes Merino, known lovingly to all as Carlos, Chay, or Charlie, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age of 80, in Independence, Missouri. Born on July 6, 1944, in…

Born on September 24, 1999 in Manistee, MI passed on January 22, 2025 in Columbia, MO at the age of 25. Survived by his mother Juanita Dartt, father Dave Dartt, 4 sisters (Shi-Lynn Dartt, Brittany Perryman, Ashley Fey and Shelby Kates), 2 brothers (Corey Dartt and Austin Dartt), 3 aunts (Patricia Dartt, Kim Selkoe, Mary…

James Bryan Price, 74, of Raytown, MO passed away January 21, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Memorial services will be at 3pm on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2pm. Jim was born…

Dee Singleton, age 83 of Lake Tapawingo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born May 29,1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Vern and Velma Pixley. Dee was a resident of Lake Tapawingo, Missouri for over 30 years. A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Dee…

Frances Sue Gabbard, 86, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Frances Sue Crouch was born on August 19, 1938, in Idabel, Oklahoma. Her parents were Morris Sheppard Crouch (1904-1960) and Louise Bell Cagle (1904-1995). Her two older sisters were Ina Faye (Diener) (1935-2005) and Mary Lou (Koster) (1928-2024). By the time…

Pamela Denise Williams, born on November 12, 1957, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, William and Jessie Gordon Sr., and the love of her life, James “Jimbo” Boring. Pamela is survived by her brother, William Gordon Jr., her cherished dog Jack, and a large extended…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Karrol Batman on January 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Ks at the age of 64. George was born on May 14, 1960 and lived in Valley Center until his marriage to Paula, when they moved to Wichita, Ks. George was survived by Paula Batman(wife), Austin Batman(son),…

​Susan Kay Tinajero, 68, of Cheyenne, WY passed away December 31, 2024. Memorial services will be held in July, 2025 at Estes Park, CO. Susan was born November 17, 1956 in Cheyenne, WY. She worked hard and loved even harder. Susan was a Disney fanatic who loved sharing her collection. Her favorite places were Estes…

Robert Duke Holmes, 75, of Raytown, MO went on to his heavenly home January 16, 2025.  To anyone who knew him, he was Duke. He attended high school at College High School in Bartlesville, OK. Duke went on to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Sociology.…

Jacob Robert Coles was born on February 11, 1988, and died at the Olathe Hospice House with his parents at his bedside on January 5, 2025, after a nearly three-year fight with cancer. The majority of his adult life he worked cooking barbecue, mostly at Jack Stack and Joe’s KC Bar-B-Que. He loved going to Chiefs games.…

Harold Dean Langford passed away on November 11, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri, at the age of 73. He was born June 1, 1951. Harold lived a life full of laughter, love, and countless adventures. He was the son of Vernon Harold and Mary Jo Gard (Parish) Langford. Harold was a proud graduate of Van…

Roger B. Hawver, 74, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital, with his children by his side. He was born December 20, 1949, in Stafford, Kansas, to Earl L. Hawver and Gertrude (Titus) Hawver. Roger grew up in Stafford and graduated from Stafford High School…

Gary W. Leach, 79, of Independence, MO passed away January 14, 2025. Gary was born January 8, 1946 in Independence, MO. He was an engineer and worked at various companies. He designed airplanes and worked for Ford and Chrysler auto companies.

Sandra Carolyn Sims January 26, 1948 – January 17, 2025 Sandra Carolyn Sims, 76, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. Born on January 26, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Otis and Mary Dewitt. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Sims, who…