Robert “Bob” Miller

May 5, 2016

Robert “Bob” Frank Miller, 69, Grandview, Missouri passed away May 3, 2016.  Mr. Miller was born November 13, 1946 in Oak Park, Illinois.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran.  He is a member of the VFW Post 8100.  Bob will always…

James O. Torrence

May 4, 2016

James O. Torrence passed away on April 29, 2016 under hospice care with St. Lukes Hospice House. James was born on February 19, 1952 and lived in Emporia, Kansas. Arrangements: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society

Ruth Evangeline Motley

May 4, 2016

Ruth Evangeline Gustafson Motley, 88, Longtime Resident of Evergreen Community Nursing Home, Olathe, KS, passed from the pain and trials of this life, Sunday, May 1st, 2016.  Now she has a completely healed body and is singing with the heavenly choirs, no longer bound by earth’s constraints. She was born November 22, 1927, the second…

James ‘Jim’ Lynn Litle

May 4, 2016

On April 30th, following a brief and serious illness, Jim passed away at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a long time resident of Raytown, Missouri, and a graduate of Raytown South High School. Jim was born on September 17, 1957 in Manhattan, Kansas to Latreva and Jimmie Lee Litle. His father…

Jill Elinor Barrett

May 4, 2016

Jill Elinor Barrett, 67, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016, after a years-long battle with COPD. A private memorial service for family members is being planned. Jill was born February 2, 1949 in Elizabeth, NJ. She graduated from Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and attended University of…

Susanne Fae King

May 3, 2016

Susanne Fae King, 61, Kansas City, MO passed away May 2, 2016 at her home in Kansas City.  Sue was born November 16, 1954 in Cass County, MO to Alfred Doyce and Wilma (Drew) Warburton. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Harry Jacob Poirie. She is survived by her husband,…

William “Bill” Fountain Henry Jr.

May 3, 2016

William “Bill” Fountain Henry Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia MO.  Bill was the son of William F. Henry Sr. (deceased) and Willene Williams Henry of Bowling Green, MO.  He married Betty Moss Henry and they have two children; Joseph E. Moss II of…

Clifford Vantine

May 2, 2016

On April 24th, 2016, Clifford Wayne Vantine passed at North Kansas City Hospital. Clifford was 73 years old. Clifford passed with the family he loved so much around him and continued giving back even after death, by donating his organs. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ellen Vantine, and his daughter,…

Jared Kendall Harvey

April 27, 2016

Jared K. Harvey, 38, Raytown, Missouri passed away April 25, 2016 at his home in Raytown. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Friday, April 29, 2016 with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, Raytown, Missouri. Jared was born May 27, 1977 in Kansas…

Andrea Rae Griffin

April 26, 2016

Andrea Griffin, 73, Millville, Ca, passed away April 25, 2016, No services are planned at this time.

Edward “Ziggy” Zimmerman

April 26, 2016

Edward “Ziggy”  Zimmerman, 61, Raytown, passed away April 20, 2016. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Angel. He retired from YRC Freight (Yellow) after 25 years of service. A visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Saturday April 30, 2016, followed by a memorial service at 11, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown,…

Virgil Luce JR

April 24, 2016

Virgil Luce JR, 84, Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 21, 2016 at home.  A visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM.  Graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens,…

Donald Dean Hawkins

April 23, 2016

Donald Dean Hawkins, 60, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the American Legion Hall in Paola KS. Donald, formerly of Visalia CA, was born on July 29, 1955, a twin son of Jerry and Donna…

Frances Lorene Gentry Turner

April 23, 2016

Frances Lorene Gentry Turner 92, of Rocheport, passed away peacefully in her home on April 20th surrounded by her family and friends. Frances was born on January 4, 1924 in Boone County, to the late Charles and Brooksie James Gentry. Upon their early deaths she was raised by paternal grandparents Richard and Martha (Taylor) Gentry.  She…

Angela “Angie” Kay Randolph

April 21, 2016

Angela “Angie” Kay Randolph, 69, of Columbia, Missouri, went home with the Lord Saturday, April 16, 2016. Angie was born Angela Kay Ledbetter on November 27, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas the youngest child of Isaac Jerold and Loda (Spears) Ledbetter. A gathering to celebrate and commemorate her life will be held on May 14, at…

Mary Jo Tillman

April 20, 2016

Mary Jo Tillman, 72, Pattonsburg, Missouri passed away  April 19th, 2016. Ms. Tillman was born November 20th, 1943. In honor of Mary Jo’s request no public services will be held. Survivors include her sister, Ada Mitten; and her children, Steve Marshall, Brian Marshall, Keith Marshall, and Chris Marshall.

Denise Ann Bogert

April 19, 2016

Denise Ann Bogert (Odom), 56, passed away on April 15, 2016 in Independence, MO. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00-3:00pm on Saturday, April 23, 2016 with a short service to follow at The Groves Retirement Community. Denise was born in Kansas City, MO to Michael and Frances Odom on July 20, 1959.  She graduated from Park…

Rosemary E. Kresin Casida

April 19, 2016

Rosie Casida, 77, of Paola, KS died April 17, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House.  Rosie was born December 11, 1938 to Henry and Mattie Kresin. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn and Ramona.  Please join her family and friends April 23rd at the Paola Senior Center from 4:00-6:00 PM for a celebration of…

Jacqueline Armstrong

April 14, 2016

Jaqueline “Jackie” Ruth Armstrong passed away on April 11, 2016 in her home.  Jackie was born on June 1, 1942 to Truman and Ezma (Poteet) Nelson in Harrisonville, MO.   Jackie is survived by 2 sons with Frank Farmer, Robert Farmer and Bryan Farmer; a daughter and son with Fred Smith, Michele Barrier-Smith & Marold…

Barbara Sue White

April 12, 2016

Barbara White, 55, Independence, MO passed away April 11, 2016. Barbie was born August 2, 1960 in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, John King; mother, Martha Burton; step-father, William Burton. Survivors include her sister, Roberta Tyhurst & husband, Bruce; brother, James King & wife, Sue; sisters, Mary Guevara and…