Patricia (Bates) Coureton, 88, of Hallsville went to be with the Lord and her husband Harold on May 29, 2025. Pat was born on August 23, 1936 in Knoxville Tennessee,  to Thelma and James Bates.  Pat dedicated her life to her faith in God, her family and her love for friends and pets. Pat retired…

Julia Spencer Scott, age 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri died peacefully at home on May 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born June 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 before attending the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree.…

David Wayne McKenzie, age 63 of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born October 1, 1961, to the late Billy McKenzie and Betty McKenzie McDonald, David lived in Columbia all of his life.  David worked in all areas of construction.  He was excellent at his work.  He found joy in his hobbies of hunting and…

Thomas Lee Thissen 8/1/1961 – 5/29/2025 We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Lee Thissen, He passed away on May 29th 2025 at age 63. He passed in his home due to health complications. Born in Columbus, OH, Thomas Lee Thissen was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend to all. Thomas Lee…

Adelia “Dee” Woodworth, 84, of St. Charles, Missouri (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri), passed away May 31, 2025. She was born January 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, Kansas to Charles and Mildred Goff. She spent her childhood growing up in Salina, Kansas. She then moved to Kansas City where she started working at A&P Grocery Store…

Born in Virginia, Iva Jean Rutter was a true original — a wandering flower child with a free spirit and a kind heart. Her life journey took her across the country and beyond. She married in California and later divorced in 1974. Following her heart, Iva moved to Oahu, Hawaii, where she spent nearly 17…

Jane Louise Burgess Stoneman, 91 of Raytown, Missouri peacefully met her Lord on May 25, 2025 at the Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Lee’s Summit Missouri following a brief Illness. Jane was born on December 19, 1933 the second of four children to the late Dorothy Henrietta Bridges Burgess and Loyd Burgess in Pomona,…

Ron Trachsel Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather 1941 – 2025 Ron Trachsel, a devoted family man, hardworking entrepreneur, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was a man whose roots ran deep in the soil of Western Kansas and whose values shaped not only his own…

Marsha Maples, born Marsha Marie Parker, beloved mother, healer, collector of wonders, and fierce advocate for love above all things, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and care that will echo far beyond her years. She is survived by her two sons,…

A man of principle. A voice of reason. A steady hand in chaos. A blessed life, and a blessing to all of ours. If you ever asked Gregory Anthony Russell how he was doing, he’d look you in the eye, and say, “Blessed.” And he meant it. Every time. Even on the hard days. Greg…

Warren Gerard Slebos, 80, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2025, at home in Kansas City, Missouri, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born May 7, 1944, to Gerard and Tillie (Vellenga) Slebos in Chicago, Illinois, Warren’s journey took him to Central College in Pella,…

Willard “Willie” Welch, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Willie experienced a sudden and massive cardiac event.  He was thankfully surrounded by his loving family and friends in the end. Willie was born March 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Robert Lee Welch and…

Ronald Paul Green entered the arms of his Savior on May 13, 2025, at the age of 72. He is now joyfully reunited in eternity with his beloved wife, Paula, and their son, Paul. Ron lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unshakable faith. He never knew a stranger—his kindness and generosity…

Robert Wayne Phillips June 14, 1947 – May 25, 2025 Robert Wayne Phillips, 77, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. Born on June 14, 1947, in Mexico, Missouri, he was the only child of William and Naomi Phillips, who preceded him in death. From the start, Bob stood out as both…

Lowell “David” Tribble, 78, of Sugar Creek Missouri, passed away peacefully January 11, 2025 at his home. David is survived by: children, Lisa D.(Tribble) Ebert (Charlie), Jeffrey D.P. Tribble (Jennifer), Jamie (Tribble) Kincaid (Dennis), Mark Tolbert (Misty,Olin)(Jessica, Nathan, Amanda); brother, Danny Tribble (Sandy); sister, Linda (Tribble) Murphy (Kerry); grandchildren, Maxwell Tribble, Jacob Ebert, Den Kincaid,…

Linda Diann McClain, age 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Heart N Soul Ministries,118 W Walnut St. Raymore, MO 64083. Linda was born November 28, 1953 in Newport Beach, California, a daughter of John and Martha Pearl Smith.…

Sue Joyce Eastham of Grandview, Missouri went home to be with Jesus on May 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Sue was known and defined by the way that she loved. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ foremost in her life. This was followed closely by an unconditional love for her family. She had…

Russell Glenn Campbell, 43, died in Lawrence, KS due to cardiac arrest on May 6, 2025.  He was born in Great Bend, Kansas on May 5, 1982 to Bert and Sarah Campbell.  Russell attended Hutchinson Community College where he studied welding and graduated with a welding degree and then continuing on to work at Lawrence…

Rhonda (McCauley) Roberts, age 61, of Lenexa, Kansas, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer on May 14, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House.  Rhonda was born on January 19, 1964, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Dolores Hensel and Charles McCauley.  Since her father was in the military, Rhonda had to frequently move with her…

Carol Ann Stewart, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 82.  Born on October 30, 1943, Carol lived a full and joyful life in Independence, MO. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Jean Nicks, and her sister, Gwen Hess. Carol is survived…