Gregory Dale Jeffries, age 67, passed away at 3:25 am on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Jefferson City, Missouri on July 12, 1957, Greg is survived by his parents, Darrel and Hazel Janice Jeffries; two daughters, Amy Bay (Darrel) and Abby Bay (Allen); six grandchildren, Madilyn Rucker (Jordan), Brody Bay, Carter…
Read MoreThomas “Tom” Allen Votra, age 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 7th surrounded by family. Tom was born February 17, 1965 in Wabash, Indiana to Cecil Votra and Dolores (Neher) Votra. He moved to Missouri as a kid and spent uncountable hours hunting, fishing, reading, climbing trees, and practicing his survival skills like Robinson…
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William “Bill” Lloyd Hayton, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 7th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of Christian ministry and devotion to his family and friends. William was born August 10, 1944, in Huntington, West Virginia to Aurthur and Virginia (Ward) Hayton. He graduated from Kansas City College and Bible…
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Roy D. Ball, 94, passed away July 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at the Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church, 28901 NE Colbern Road, Lake Lotawana, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or Advanced Hospice of Kansas…
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David Gene Polivka, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home in the afternoon of July 19, 2024, surrounded by his wife of 4 years, Renee, and some of their close friends after a heroic struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. David is survived by his wife, Renee Lynne Polivka, of Kansas City, Missouri; brother,…
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Leopoldo “Leo” Berroteran, age 72, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Leo was born September 19th, 1951 in El Paso Texas. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Judy and their children Angela Joslin, Bryan Newberry, David, and Scott; daughters-in-law Michelle Newberry and Sarah Berroteran; son-in-law Lance Joslin; his eight grandchildren Jazman…
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Concepcion Petronilla Rallé (formerly Rodriguez), aged 91, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on May 31, 1933, in Camaguey, Cuba, she was the daughter of Agapito Armando Rodriguez-Vives and Rosa Maria Mousset-Carmenate Fonseca. Concepcion was preceded in death by her beloved sisters Rosa Margarita Rodriguez, Angela Matilde Rodriguez, Lidia Estela…
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Regina Marie Henderson (née Wernimont), aged 76, passed away peacefully in Columbia, Missouri on August 1, 2024. She is survived by her husband Frank Henderson, children John Henderson and Catherine Hall, and grandchildren, Jordan and Hunter Hall. Regina was born on April 29, 1948 in Rochester, New York to Joseph and Lorraine Wernimont. She was…
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Tamera Sue O’Dowd, (Tammy) Born January 22, 1962, passed away at her home on July 21st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Tammy was born at Independence Regional in Independence MO. Throughout her life, she was an active and beloved member of the Sunshine and Rainbow centers. Her involvement and contributions to these…
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Karen Kay Kemper, 79, born May 27, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 24, 2024. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey sr. and Mildred (Holmes) Kemper. She is survived by her loving son, Blake Skole, former husband, Will Skole, “Adopted son” Raul Lopez, (Sandra), brother Harvey Kemper, jr., nephew,…
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Dr. Todd S Jones, DC, FASA, FIAMA, Dip. Ac, CCSP, DACBN, 58 of Blue Springs, MO died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, after experiencing a sudden cardiac event on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. He was born November 13, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Raytown High School in 1984. Learning has been a priority…
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Austin Coker, aged 30, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Austin was born on June 16, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri. Austin is survived by his Mother, Azsure Dee (Coker) Alderson; Father, Derek Clark; daughter, Addison Lynn; his siblings; Alyssa, Dallas, Paige, Mattison and Morgan; grandparents, Delores Clark, Charles Coker, Kathy…
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Sandra (Sandy) Cox-Esmahan, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, MO with close family by her side on July 31, 2024. Born on June 25, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Sandy co-owned and operated…
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Linda Joy Chapman age 75, of Kansas City, KS. passed away on July 30th, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society located at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, Missouri 64133, on Friday, August 9th. Visitation will be from 10Am-11Am, followed by funeral services at 11am. She will be laid to…
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Terry Michael Austin, age 79, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, with his family by his side. Born on October 31, 1944 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Franklin C. Austin and Juanita Fay (Byrne) Austin. Terry graduated from William Chrisman High…
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Gayle Wendell Gunn, 91, of Blue Springs, MO went to his eternal home in Heaven at 4:20pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Wendell was born on November 25, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in his family’s home. He attended East High School and in 1952 dropped out and…
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Frances Darlene “Dee” Stephens (née Skaggs), aged 84, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on May 19, 1940, in Huzzah, Crawford County, Missouri, Dee was a beloved mother, artist, and businesswoman. She inspired many with her creative spirit and willingness to share her knowledge of art, cooking, gardening, decorating, antiques,…
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Laura (Flo) Hembree 91, of Kansas City, Mo passed away July 31, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Heartland Funeral Home, Raytown MO. Visitation will be held 10:00 am Aug. 6 before the service. Ms. Hembree was born July 18 1933 in…
Read MoreCarla Ruth Campbell of Columbia, MO passed away July 28th, 2024. Carla was born April 16th, 1948 in McLeansboro, IL. She was a long-time social worker in Columbia, active in the local Buddhist community, and a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. Carla was proceeded in death by her parents; Samual John Campbell and Ruth Ann Campbell,…
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With deep sorrow, we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Scotty R. Thurman II on July 20th, 2024. Born on December 13th, 1977, in Independence, MO, to Scotty Thurman and Nancy Eberle, Scotty was a proud father, a loving brother, a cherished son, and a loyal friend to many. His unexpected departure has left…
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