Gene Busteed, 73, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George and Loretta (nee Willmering) Busteed. Gene, known for his love of the outdoors, was a man of science, trivia, and quirky art projects. Gene took a varied career path which kept him…

Sylvia Caroline Schafer, age 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away May 14, 2024. Sylvia was born March 31, 1936 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sylvia grew up in a quite little town called Bible Hill, NS. She was the second oldest of six children. Sylvia had an insatiable zest for life. She was strong minded,…

William Ray Loman, II, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away May 10, 2024. Services are pending. William was on June 25, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Sr., and Jenny Loman. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1985, then continued on to graduate from University of Kansas in 1990. Preceding him in…

Joel Michael Hinson, 49, was born on November 4, 1974, in Kansas City, MO, to Candyce (Candy) Overbay and John Hinson. On May 14, 2024, after a determined battle with head and neck cancer, Joel’s body finally found rest as his spirit transitioned Home. Joel was brilliant. By the age of three, he could name…

In Loving Memory of Margee Ann (Bonner) Lamb With a twinkle in her eye and a heart full of laughter, Margee Ann Lamb bid us farewell on March 27, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. From her spirited beginnings in Denver, Colorado on May 17, 1926, Margee’s life was a colorful tapestry woven with…

Darlene Adele Willis, age 87, of St. Peters, Missouri entered into heaven peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  Darlene was born to Wesley and Florence Eyres on July 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois.  She spent her early years in Oak Park, Illinois, and then in June, 1950 – when Dar was 14 – her family…

Rachel Capella Gaydusek was born June 20, 1994, in Independence Missouri. Shortly after birth her family moved to Arizona where she lived until 1998 when she returned to Kansas City, Missouri. She was homeschooled as part of Raytown Home Educators through high school. She attended Metropolitan Community College earning an Associate of Arts Degree. She…

Sandra Jean “Sandi” Temple (Volkman), 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. Sandi was born on September 16, 1945, in Clayton, Missouri. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Melisa Temple Young and Shelley Temple Kneuvean, and a cherished grandmother and great grandmother to her six grandchildren Jenny…

Senovia Jean Howse (Haskins) loving sister and aunt transitioned peacefully on May 6, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and was a 1969 graduate of Paseo High School. Senovia attended Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas and graduated from Central Missouri State…

Patricia Elizabeth Motley, 80, of Blue Springs, MO passed away May 13, 2024. Patricia “Paddy” Motley was born on April 28, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to Alonza Berkley Motley and Agnes Harris Motley. At a young age, her family moved to the Washington DC area. Paddy enjoyed going to the family beach house at Virginia…

Renda K. McHenry, 72, 0f Kansas City, MO passed away May 10, 2024, at Research Medical Center. A Funeral Service for Renda will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133) on Friday May 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Ms. McHenry was born in 1952 in Missouri. Survivors…

Marsha Anne Hartley, 77, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 7, 2024. Marsha was born June 21, 1946 in Washington, D.C. Marsha will be remembered as a very loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend. She was the kindest, most caring person that anyone could hope to meet. Her pleasant personality and glowing smile will…

Candice (Candi) Lee Jepson-Foster, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on April 28, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by family. Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Southwood UCC, 7904 Raytown Rd. Raytown, MO 64138-2103. Officiated by pastor Michael Stephens. Cremains will be received by Cheryl K.…

Albert Dale Shaw was born September 3, 1948, to Belle Teresa (Honack) Shaw and Harold Milton Shaw, a World War II veteran. He died on April 27, 2024, after a long hospitalization. Albert, who went by Dale, grew up in the Englewood area of Independence along with his older brother and younger sister. He was…

Carole Ann McKee was born to William Gerdes McKee and Helen Mary Murphy McKee on December 21, 1937 in Webster Groves, Missouri. She married Kenneth Gordon Bragg in Sappington, Missouri on January 11, 1958. They had two sons, Keith and Kevin. Carole and Ken were happily married for 35 years until his passing on August…

Bonnie Cross, age 78, of Raytown, Missouri passed away May 8, 2024 at University Health Truman Medical Center. Bonnie Lou Jones was born October 4, 1945 in New York City. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1963 and received a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages from UMKC in 1967. After working in the international…

Shannon Danette Lee of Kansas City passed away on April 22, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at Blue Springs Lake, Shelter C, Saturday May 18th 2024, from 1pm-4pm. Shannon worked in sales for the majority of her life, which we all know suited her out going personality so well. She prided her…

Stacie Ann Schrier, born July 19th, 1968, passed away in the early morning of April 29th, 2024. Stacie was a mother of four boys who she loved more than anything. Her biggest accomplishment in life was raising her four sons and watching them all become fathers. She was extremely proud of the men they had…

Christopher Lee McNeal, 43, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.  Visitation will be 10am, followed by a service at 11am, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133.  Chris was born and raised in the Kansas City metro area and attended Hickman Mills…