Joseph Donald Powell, 64, passed away November 9, 2023.  He is predeceased by his parents, Paul Byron and Betty Powell, and infant brothers.  Joe will always be remembered with love by his brothers, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Interment at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

Frances Elizabeth Teresa Farah, 77, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 8, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center from influenza. Celebration of life services will be held at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church of Lenexa, KS on December 1, 2023 at 7pm. Ms. Farah was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in…

Mark Anthony Anksorus, 43, of Raytown, MO passed away on November 8, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mark was born on March 22, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Anthony and Sharon Anksorus. Mark met the love of his life in 2012 and together they started a beautiful family soon after. Mark was devoted…

Heather Dawn Cox, 36, of Belton, Missouri, danced her way to the heavenly party on November 2, 2023. Born on June 28, 1987, in Kansas City, MO, she brought sunshine and laughter wherever she went. Heather, lovingly known as the “Life of the Cox-tail Party,” was a true social butterfly. With her infectious humor and…

Sandra Lee Murphy, also known as Sandy, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 64 in Lees Summit, Missouri. She was born on September 6, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles and Mary Ann Kreimendahl. Sandy was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and partner. She cherished her family above all…

A Passing of a Matriarch Zuline Creel Simpson of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Zuline was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, H.E. “Ed” Simpson, and her daughter Kellye Anne Simpson. Zuline was born May 29, 1930, in Light, Arkansas, the eighth…

Charles “Chuck” Hopkins, 69, of Blue Springs, Mo passed away recently. Per Chuck and his family’s wishes, there will be no services. Chuck was born on November 28, 1953 in Savanna, IL, the son of Jacqueline Welch. He was a 1972 graduate of Clinton High School and went on to attend AIC School of Business.…

Josiah Nathaniel Byars, 33, passed away October 23 rd , 2023 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born December 3rd, 1989 in Rome, New York to Clif and Rhonda Byars. Josiah absolutely loved everything about the outdoors. He was raised and lived most of his life in the Big Skies of Kalispell, Montana where his family…

Graham Keith Amerine, 81, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away November 3, 2023, at home. Cremation is planned with a private celebration of life for close family. Graham was born February 13, 1942, in Kansas City, MO to Eva and Gordon Amerine. Graham grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman in 1960. He…

John Leslie Goodwin, 66, of Tonganoxie, KS and formerly Ft. Smith Arkansas, passed away on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at KU Medical Center after a short, but valiant battle with metastatic bladder cancer. He left this earth while listening to a Mozart French Horn Concerto with his wife Erica at his side and holding his…

Nancy Shields Bishop, 88, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. Mrs. Bishop was born in Sedalia, Mo. to Thomas Pride Shields and Frances Atwood Seals. She graduated from Sidwell Friends school, Washington, DC. She then attended Randoph Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, VA. While back…

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Mergen 82 of Raymore Missouri passed away October 24, 2023, at his home. Larry’s Celebration of Life will be held Thursday November 9th, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM, his Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown,…

Corey Gregory, 50, of Independence, MO passed away October 30, 2023. He was born November 18, 1972 in Thornton, CO. Corey was raised in Arvada, CO. In high school, he and his mom moved to Independence, MO where he met the love of his life, Phyllis. They had two children, Michael and Hanna. Corey loved…

Anthony “Tony” William Scinto, 76, was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 19, 1947 to Anthony Scinto and Anna (DeRosa) Scinto. Anthony’s disciplined work ethic revealed itself very early in his life. By the age of twelve he was playing piano in local pubs, and while in high school and college he worked along side…

Randy Lee DeWitt – 68 June 20th, 1955 -October 28th, 2023 Kansas City, MO Randy passed away October 28th 2023, while surrounded by family. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Southwest High School in 1973, then attended community college. He worked many years as Executive Chef of Homestead Country Club. He then went…

Mark Alan Johnson, 78, of Lawrence, KS, died surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2023, at KU Medical Center. A Leukemia survivor, Mark spent his last few years fighting symptoms of Graft vs Host Disease. Mark was born in Topeka, KS, on September 26th, 1945, to Lloyd Edward and Rose Marie (Nelson) Johnson.…

Dale Virgil LaMont, 67, of Wheatland, MO passed away October 27, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House from his battle with cancer. Mr. LaMont was born on July 5, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. Dale graduated from Raytown South High School in 1974. He touched many hearts and lives. He loved life and love to…

James (Jimmy) Bonadonna, 70, passed away October 31st 2023. He was born and raised in the Northeast area of Kansas City. Jimmy was born with Cerebral Palsy. His beautiful mother was his loving caretaker until she passed away. if you had the privilege of meeting Jimmy, you walked away knowing you received a blessing. He…

William Muhammad was born William Louis Davis to Lillian Davis and Samuel Edmonds on November 21, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina. His mother Lillian moved him and his siblings to Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. The family eventually moved to New Haven, Connecticut where he would eventually meet his wife, Mildred; the place he would…

Glenn Lesley Brewer, age 75, of Grandview, passed away on October 26, 2023. Glenn was born on January 19, 1948, to Glenn and Dorothy Brewer of Adrian, Mo. He married Nadine Snare on May 27, 1972. After college, Glenn worked as a teacher in Adrian for several years then became a salesman selling insurance, Foley-Belsaw,…