Priscilla Lynn Crank of Independence, Mo, passed peacefully on Saturday December 20th, at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla was born on January 8th, 1941 in Freistatt, Mo. to Melvin and Lillie Block. As a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, she lived a life grounded in love, grace, and quiet strength.…
Deloris Jean Bellew, 83, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2025. Born on October 5, 1942, in Independence, Missouri, Deloris known lovingly as Dee grew up facing many challenges. It is nothing short of a miracle that she emerged with such kindness, strength, and compassion. She was a true…
Larry M. Arnold, age 78, of Greenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1947, in Newport, Washington, to the late C.E. and Dorothy Arnold. Larry was united in marriage to his loving wife, Sharon K. (Hayes) Arnold, on December 4, 1966. Their…
Thomas William Adair, Jr., age 79, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Lucy (Donley) Adair. Tom joined the Navy in 1965 and served on the USS Independence during the Vietnam…
Kenny Loston Prince, 74, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Born on December 3, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio. Kenny lived a life marked by his dedication to his faith, a deep love for his family, committed to his craft, and carried it all in quiet strength. Kenny served the United States Army…
Theresa L Richardson, 60, of Kansas City Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Research Hospital with family. She was born on December 6, 1965 in Olympia, Washington to Harry & JoAnn Richardson. Theresa never married, nor had any children. No services are planned at this time as the family will plan a celebration…
Grace passed on to her heavenly home at the age of 95 on December 18, 2025. She entered this life near Elbridge, Tennessee on April 16, 1930, the ninth of twelve children born to Willie West (“WW”) McCoy and Mary Storey McCoy. Theirs was a farming family and Grace grew up in the cotton fields…
Obbie Willis III was only 31 years young and so full of life, hope, and boundless spirit. An extraordinary traveling Registered Nurse (RN), he journeyed across the United States, courageously dedicating himself to helping others in times of unimaginable crisis, fighting COVID, supporting medical units, and touching countless lives along the way. After 5 adventurous…
Lori Ann McManus, 62, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away on Sunday December 7th. Lori was born on November 4th, 1963 in Columbia, Missouri to Joseph Ronald Ogden and Mary Jean Thomas. She graduated from Southern Boone County High School in 1981. Lori married Thomas McManus on February 9th, 1992. She worked for the City of Ashland from…
Vernon James Wright, 85, of Gardner, KS passed away December 11, 2025. Vernon was born on December 10, 1940, in Bremerton, Washington. He attended South Kitsap High School and later married. Vernon joined the United States Air Force, which took him to England and Great Falls, Montana, where he began raising a family. After his…
Gary V. Thornhill of Fulton passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. With the help of his longtime companion, Connie (CJ) Blue, he had fought the good fight against cancer, after his diagnosis in August of 2024. Gary was born in Moberly on November 21, 1946, to Van and Betty Thornhill. Until just recently, he…
Doris Jean Sears loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2025. Doris was born on October 18, 1937, in Boonville, Missouri, to George and Eunice (Hill) Hein. She married Lloyd W. Sears and moved to Independence, Missouri. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and seven siblings.…
Mary Jane “Janie” Faibian August 22, 1949 – December 1, 2025 Mary Jane “Janie” Faibian, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with her son Andrew by her side. Janie was a Christian. Mary Jane was born on August 22, 1949,…
Betty Kaye Scott, 79, passed away on December 2, 2025 following a 12-year battle from Alzheimer’s. Betty was married for over 60 years to her husband, JR Scott, with whom she shared two daughters and three grandchildren. Other than family, Betty’s greatest passion was art. Betty was an accomplished artist who enjoyed painting, sculpting, designing,…
Ronald Keith Ninemire, 76, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 13 after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born November 8, 1949, in St. Charles, Illinois, Ron moved to Missouri early in life. He grew up in Kansas City with his parents, Truman and Mertie, and his two sisters, Amy and…
William Andrew (Andy) Fredrickson, age 53, of Jackson, MO, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Columbia, MO. Andy was born in Elizabethtown, KY. He was medically retired from Procter & Gamble in 2023. Andy was a 1990 graduate of Dougherty High School in Albany, GA. He earned an electrical and fiber optics certification from Albany…
Donna Caraway, 86, Raytown, passed away peacefully at her home December 9,2025. She was born March 22, 1939 to Harold and Ilene Morlan in Lincoln Nebraska. Donna moved to Kansas City Mo when she was a young girl, where she grew up. It was there she met her husband Jerry Caraway when she was 14.…
Bonnie E. Nutt, 78, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 9, 2025. Bonnie was born October 26, 1947 in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Independence and attended East High School. Bonnie then moved to California in 1979 until 2008 when she returned to the Kansas City area. Survivors include: sister, Judy Y.…
Glenn Hughes, age 71, of Blue Springs MO, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025 from Kidney disease. Born on August 20, 1954 in Kansas City,MO. Glenn received his Bachelors degree from Park College and worked for both the USPS and the Dept of Labor retiring in 2009. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his…