It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mariesa Deanne Estes. She was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on October 7, 1960, and left this world on November 4, 2024 as a resident of Raytown, Missouri.  She was the beloved daughter of Donna and David Cannon, and the cherished partner of Roger…

Judith “Judy” Kay Jenkins, 81, of Jefferson City, MO, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at Villa Marie surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21st, 1943, in Mexico, Missouri, to the late Edward and Mildred (Smith) Paschal. She was united in marriage on July 23rd, 1960, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Folk,…

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Terry, 60, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at his home November 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born July 17, 1964 in Independence, MO. He was a 1982 graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence, MO. Ron has been a long-time self-employed paint contractor with a…

Terry, a funny, kind, hardworking man left the building on November 6, 2024. Terry was born on Dec. 8, 1954 to Norine and Robert Jackson in Kirksville, MO. Terry had a long career with the Missouri Dept. of Mental Health; starting at age 18 as a hospital attendant. When he was 27, he decided to…

Tony Lee Darnell, aged 56, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 2, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1968, to Carol Dudley and the late Warren Darnell. His step-father William Dudley also preceded him in death. Tony graduated from William Chrisman High School and furthered his education at Southwest Baptist University and Midwestern…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alofaifo Savea Visesio, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with liver disease. Alofaifo was born on March 22, 1954, in Safa’atoa, Samoa, to his parents, Visesio…

Karen Elizabeth Nissen, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  She passed peacefully at home with family around her as she wanted.  She had an incurable brain disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which incapacitated her for the last two years. She lived life to its fullest up to that point and…

Betty L Van Meter, 86 of lees summit, Mo passed away on October 18th, 2024. Gravesite services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday the 27th, 2024 at floral hills cemetery in lees summit MO. Ms. Van Meter was born February 3rd 1938 in Chanute, Kansas. Personal background: she loved to be a friendly face…

It is with heavy hearts that we lay to rest on this day, Christopher Raymond Avila, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Christopher was born on August 10, 2006. He grew up in a close-knit family where he learned the value of kindness, compassion, and hard work. He was looking forward to finishing…

Elizabeth Ann Howser (Williams) was born June 23, 1960 to Sammy Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Williams in Jefferson City, Missouri. She entered into eternal life on October 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with complicated health issues. Beth worked as a Medicaid Specialist with the Department of Social Services…

Jerry Wayne Brown, age 54, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Auxvasse, MO. Jerry was born January 7, 1970. He was born to the late Delois (Rev. Willie) Leonberger and the late Cletus Brown. Surviving  his passing is his loving wife Lisa (Routson) Brown. He was a devoted father to Kayla…

Linda Sue Earley was born on April 16, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia to Bill and Barbara Earley. Her father being in the service caused them to travel while Linda was young. They settled in Independence, Missouri, later moving to Sibley, Missouri, where she had fond memories of growing up. She was involved in 4-H, beauty…

Lonnie Kelvin Lee Kilgore, 66, of Kansas City, MO, passed away October 27th, 2024. He was born on June 2nd, 1958, in Kansas City, MO.

Stephanie was born at St. Francis hospital in Peoria Illinois to her parents who preceded her in death, Shirley Moran Yoakum and Millard C. Yoakum Jr. on June 7, 1962. She passed from this life to be in the arms of Jesus on October 23rd 2024 at the age of 62 years, 1 month and…

Ruth Ann Gardner, 81, of North Kansas City, MO passed away October 22, 2024. She was born January 24, 1943.

Penny Louise Smith, 68, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 23 surrounded by family. She was born October 11th, 1956, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to David and Dorothy Massie. She met the love of her life, Neal Smith, in the summer of 1975. They were married on September 27th of the same year.…

Deborah Nunley Simmons, 70, of Lee’s Summit, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 17th after a brief fight with cancer. A celebration of Deborah’s incredible life will be held July 4th, 2025, at her home. Growing up an “Army brat,” she lived many places, including Japan and Hawaii. Her family eventually settled…

John Wayne Overton passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Mary LaDonna (Reedy) Overton and Orville Wayne Overton, dance instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. As their son, John embraced their love for music and dance. John began playing the guitar as a teenager,…

Maria Victoria Cedillo was born on August 17, 1984. She was the child of Juan P. Cedillo and the late Vickie Lea Bryant. She was called back to our Lord’s kingdom on October 16, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. She had a long and hard fight with triple negative breast cancer and never gave up…

Beverly J. Wasson-Russell, 90, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Born in Kansas City, MO, on April 8, 1934, Beverly was the beloved only child of Roscoe and Inies Rollins. She remained a lifelong resident of the greater Kansas City area and graduated…