With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary T. Neissl Strickland Kendall, a beloved mother and friend, born in Paris, Arkansas, who departed this life in Leavenworth, Kansas, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at age 78. Mary lived a life marked by quiet generosity and deep affection for those closest to her. Throughout…

Reta L. Nicholson, age 87, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Reta was born in Texas to Robert and Dorothy Jones, living all over the world as an Army brat, but spent the majority of her life (61 years) in Columbia. She lived her…

John Barrera Sr., 95, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on August 7, 1931, in Garden City, Kansas, to Jesus Barrera and Maria (Coronado) Barrera. John was the second of five children born to their union. John grew up in Lorraine, Kansas, where he…

David Wilson Freeland, 83, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Hope Chapel, 1150 NE Woods Chapel Road, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. immediately prior to the service. Graveside services will follow…

Larry Wayne Smoot, age 64, passed away peacefully at Boone Hospital on September 17, 2026. Born on March 21, 1962, in Macon, Missouri, Larry lived a full life defined by hard work, a lively spirit, and an absolute dedication to his family. In his younger days, Larry chased the thrill of the local arena, spending…

Barb Baldwin was born on May 4, 1948, in DeWitt, Missouri, to Gordon and Nedra Heishman. She passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, with those she loved holding her hand. Barb was united in marriage to Joseph Baldwin in Marshall, Missouri. Barb was a simple woman who found happiness in…

In Loving Memory of Our Father It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, William Fredrick Zane, who passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. He was a smart-mouthed, stubborn, wonderful man who had a personality you could never forget. He was strong-willed, outspoken, and completely himself. He had…

Michael Leon Hamer, 77, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by loving family. A private celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 802 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, Missouri 64015. Michael was born on December 18, 1948, in Kansas…

Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Dinwiddie, age 74, of Independence, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2026. He was born July 6th, 1952, in Independence, MO, one of nine children born to Anderson & Georgia Reba (Terry) Dinwiddie. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Ronnie was a skilled worker of all things automotive for…

Ron Carroll, 72 passed away on June 19, 2026 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Ron was born on September 18, 1953, the son of Mary and Glenn Carroll. He grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1971. Ron spent much of his life working with his hands. He had…

Belinda (Bink) Phillips, 75, passed away peacefully on September 15,2026 in Kansas City, MO. She was born April 4,1951. Bink graduated 1970 from Southeast High school and worked many years at Harmon Bus Company in Kansas City. After retirement, Bink and her husband Ronnie moved from Harrisonville MO to The Lake of the Ozarks during…

Michael Dean Ganaden, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his sons and loving family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Mike…

James M. Hubbard, Sr., 85 of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away at home on September 10, 2026. He was born July 13, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. James began a career in plumbing in 1968, shortly after he married his wife, Phyllis. He was a family man who enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, camping, and square…

Billie L. DeWitt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in 1933 in Nevada, Missouri, Bill was the son of Henry Donald and Laura DeWitt and one of ten children. His early years were shaped by resilience and hard work…

J. Russell Roy, born July 22nd, 1935, in Oakland, Iowa, lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, hard work, adventure, and love. He passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of memories and a family who will forever cherish him. Russell graduated from Iowa State University with a degree…

Marilyn Ruth Turk was born on July 11, 1938 to parents Lester and Ruby Bueker. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up and went to Grover Cleveland High School and graduated June 1956. She had two brothers and at an early age learned to stand up and take care of others.…

Alan James Horn of Macomb, MO, passed away on September 2, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO after a year of battling abdominal cancer. He fought the good fight and is now at rest in the Lord. Alan was born to Tony and Helen (Kluiber) Horn in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1947.…

Charles Steven Walker, also known as Stevie, Charlie, Chas and Chuckie C, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. He was 72 years old. Charlie was born in Independence, Missouri to Bill and Virginia Walker. He grew up in Lee’s Summit and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School.…

Larry Don Porter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, entrepreneur, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, while in hospice care at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was 85 years old, just days shy of his 86th birthday. Larry was born September 2, 1940, in Macon County, Missouri,…

Larry Roberts Gegner, at the age of 95 years, eleven months, and one day, was welcomed home when he passed at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, KS, on Aug. 31. Mr. Gegner was born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Des Moines, IA., the only child of Hilda and Harold Gegner. Hilda died when her son was…