Ted Duane Murphy, 98, of Kansas City, MO departed this life peacefully on February 12th, 2025 at Brookdale Wornall Place. Ted was born on May 31, 1926 in Kingsley, IA to Gerald and Fern Murphy. Ted was raised and spent his youth growing up on farms in Iowa and Missouri. In 1943 he joined the…

Deborah Kay Layden, age 69, of Blue Springs, Mo, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Prior to moving to Blue Springs, MO in 2019, Debbie resided In Lafayette, CO for 16 years. Debbie is survived by her partner, Linda Holmes, and beloved child, Carly Cooper, sister, Beverly Shepherd, sister-in-law Patti…

William Bradford “Brad” Connor, died February 13, 2025 at his home in Tebbetts, Missouri.  He had just celebrated his 88th birthday. Brad was born on February 8, 1937 in Newtonville, Massachusetts.  His parents were Cornelius Clement Connor and Carolyn Sarah McClellan. Brad Graduated from Boston University in 1959 with a major in Latin and Greek and…

​Kevin G. Campbell, 69, of Overland Park, KS passed away January 31, 2025 at home. Services will be held at 12:30pm, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Santa Fe Towers, Overland Park, KS. Kevin was born on February 23, 1955 in Topeka, KS. He was a happy go lucky kid and always had a smile on…

John Joseph Male, 92, passed away on February 12, 2025. John was born March 10, 1932, to Charles and Kathryn (Massman) Male in Kansas City, Missouri. John was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend to many. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1949, where he was a member of the state…

Laurie Lee (Leffingwell) Slimane, born November 7, 1953, in Neosho, MO, passed away February 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Laurie was a beloved figure, known for her infectious smile, deep love for theater, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1971, earning…

Steven B. Jakobe, 63, of Raytown, MO received his turbo charged angel wings February 12, 2025 at home. A Farewell Service will be held at 3:00pm, Monday, February 17, 2025 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. Visitation will be held prior to the Farewell Service at 2:00pm. Dress down…

Michael Raymond Lee passed away February 6, 2025 at the age of 76 in Overland Park, KS surrounded by his family. Mike was born on December 11, 1948 to Raymond and Harriet Lee in Oak Park, IL. After moving to Coffeeville, KS, his family relocated to Cedarburg, WI in 1959. He graduated from Cedarburg High…

Kenneth Bray, of Lexington, MO passed away January 13, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Kenneth was born October 14, 1932 in Blue Grove, TX. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war from 1953-1955. He met and married Carol in Missouri in 1974. He worked at LCAAP in Independence from 1965-1979. Kenneth…

Brenden Hughes, 27 of Olathe KS passed away Feb 4, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center after battling a lengthy illness with a brief hospitalization. He was surrounded by family and wrapped in love. Brenden was kind, sensitive, caring, thoughtful, and loving. Even in death he was selfless having registered as an organ donor and saving…

Pamela Sue (Rojewski) Barrett, 77, of Independence Mo. Passed on to life eternal at 3:42 AM on Friday Feb. 7, 2025. She was born July 2, 1947 to Idella and John Rojewski of Bradner Ohio. She grew up in Bradner and attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She attended Graceland…

Michael Andrew Eggert, 54, passed away in his Independence home on January 9, 2025. Michael is the son of the late Glenn and Betty Eggert. He was born in Independence, MO on August 5, 1970. He lived most of his life on a small farm near Odessa, MO. He was a 1988 graduate of Odessa…

Laura Anne Lee passed away on January 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 27, 1960, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Laura lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and warmth. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2025, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, located at 6113…

Russell “Bud” Henry, 74, passed away on February 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. A true outdoorsman with a heart as big as the open sky, Bud lived his life doing what he loved—spending time with his family, working hard, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Born on September…

Debbie Rankins, 72, of Independence, MO passed away on January 31, 2025 at 6:40 am. The family will be holding a private service on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Ms. Rankins was born June 18, 1952 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Debbie was a very loving mother,…

Thelma E. Boston, affectionately known as Ernistine, was born on July 31, 1939, in Coahoma County, Mississippi. She was the second of four children of Nathaniel and Fannie Boston. She joins in eternal rest her parents, spouses, her brother Nathaniel Boston Jr., her sisters Lena Briscoe and Forestine Ingram, and her son Keith Boston. She…

John Allan Fisher, 76, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 1, 2025.  He was lovingly cared for by his wife and compassionate workers from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice. John was born in Washington, DC on Aug. 27, 1948. His parents, Nicholas John Fisher and Anna Wall Fisher, preceded him…

Scott Lawrence McCormick, 55, was born on November 5, 1969 in Salina, Kansas. Scott passed into God’s care peacefully on January 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri.  Scott was surrounded by his wife, children, parents, brother, many family members, friends and loved ones. Scott was a very, very passionate man, not…

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.