Joan M. Rigg

September 4, 2024

Joan Mae (Hotmer) Rigg, 87, passed away September 1, 2024, at her home. Born on January 11, 1937, in Wellington, Missouri. She was the daughter of Joseph Charles Hotmer and Jessie Mae (Anderson) Long. Joan was a graduate of Westport High School in June 1955. She had a beautiful voice at the age of 17…

David Lee Campfield

September 4, 2024

Born: November 11, 1938 Died: August 27, 2024 It is with profound sadness that the family of David Lee Campfield announce his peaceful passing on August 27, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 85 years old. Visitation will be a 10AM to 11AM, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church…

Terence Eugene Ross

September 4, 2024

Lifelong Kansas City resident Terence Eugene Ross, affectionately known as “Terry,” was formerly a respiratory therapist, security manager, and worked in entertainment as an actor at Karnes Theater in Kansas City and toured with singer Lou Rawls. Terry was also trained and certified in computer technology, working remotely for governmental and corporate industries. Before this,…

Nancy Ellen Durlin

September 4, 2024

Nancy Ellen Durlin (Ervin) of Auxvasse, Missouri gained her wings on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. She passed away at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 4, 1946 to Bertram Lee Ervin and Emma Joanne Ervin (Mueller). Nancy was born in Decatur,…

Michael J. DeHaan

September 3, 2024

Michael J. DeHaan, 33 tragically passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Kansas City, MO. Celebration of life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, September 7th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Banquet Hall, Fred Arbanas Golf Course, 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City, MO. Michael was born October 26,…

John Franklyn Haug

August 29, 2024

John “Jack” Franklyn Haug, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2024, in Jefferson City, MO. Born on June 12, 1940, in Granite City, IL, Jack was the son of Charles and Vivian Haug. He grew up with his siblings Margaret, Robert, Charlie, and Carl. On August 24, 1963, Jack married…

Johnny David Reyes

August 29, 2024

Johnny David Reyes, age 34, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Graceway Church, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Johnny was born February 18, 1990 in Miami, Florida…

Lesina Sarai Tupai

August 28, 2024

Lesina Sarai Tupai, 77, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away August 23, 2024 at her home. Funeral Service will be held 12:00pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30am-11:30am. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence,…

Dorothy “Dollee” Carrillo

August 27, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, heaven welcomed a new angel named Dollee. Dorothy “Dollee” Carrillo (née Armijo) was born on July 29, 1943, in San Pedro, California to Victor Armijo and Opal Armijo (née Renfro). Dollee spent her early years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, alongside her beloved brother, Lee. At a young age, Dollee developed…

Ruth Shirley Tuggle

August 27, 2024

Ruth Tuggle, 96, of Raytown, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2024.  She was a devoted wife, loving sister, mother and grandmother. Ruth was born on October 10, 1927, in Labadie, Missouri.  She graduated in 1945 from high school in California, Missouri and attended secretarial school in St.…

Michael J. Kneafsey 

August 26, 2024

Michael J. Kneafsey  June 23, 1964 – August 13, 2024  “Captain Mike” passed away at Kansas University Medical Center after a valiant three-and-a-half-year battle with melanoma. The Captain leaves behind his faithful First Mate, Jennifer (Meeker) Kneafsey; daughter, Lilly Grace Kneafsey; mother, Kathleen Kneafsey; sister, Kathy (Rick) Davis; mother-in-law, Dianna Meeker; and sister-in-law Susan (Kevan)…

Bonnie Eutiva Dockery

August 23, 2024

Bonnie Eutiva Dockery went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024 during a peaceful sleep in her home at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 91. Bonnie was the second daughter of six, born in Adrian, Missouri to Ted and Gertrude Van Benthusen. She lived on her family farm…

Jacqueline Lavern Gafford

August 23, 2024

Jacqueline Lavern Gafford was born on April 15, 1956 in Bastrop, Louisiana to Leon Leafus Gafford, Sr. and Ida Lemelle Gafford. She passed away after a lengthy illness at 68 years old on July 30, 2024 at Saint Luke Hospital.  Jacqee graduated from Northwood High School (Shreveport). She later attended Grambling State University. Grambling was…

Susan Mann

August 22, 2024

Susan Mann, age 67 , passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday August 12th 2024. She will always be remembered for her free spirit , kindness, compassion, love for her family and friends as well as her favorite Disney character, Tinkerbell . She will be greatly missed  by all that knew and loved her.…

Kevin John Frederick

August 22, 2024

Kevin John Frederick was born on April 19, 1963, to Leonard & Shirley Frederick in Oak Park, Michigan. He passed away August 8, 2024, at his home in Excelsior Springs. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard & Shirley Frederick, his step-mother, Dorothy Frederick, his brother, Leonard Frederick, his nephew Nicholas Frederick and his niece,…

Jacqueline Lavern Gafford

August 22, 2024

Jacqueline Lavern Gafford was born on April 15, 1956 in Bastrop, Louisiana to Leon Leafus Gafford, Sr. and Ida Lemelle Gafford. She passed away after a lengthy illness at 68 years old on July 30, 2024 at Saint Luke Hospital.  Jacqee graduated from Northwood High School (Shreveport). She later attended Grambling State University. Grambling was…

Evelyn M. Hromas

August 20, 2024

Evelyn M. Hromas, 88, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away August 17, 2024. She was born March 21, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska to Ezra and Florence Margritz. On November 16, 1953, she married Don Hromas. They raised their four children Mick, Alan, Terrie and Donita in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. Evelyn was a long-time employee…

Phyllis Lea (Asbell) Stogsdill

August 20, 2024

Our beloved Phyllis Lea (Asbell) Stogsdill passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her home in Lee’s Summit, MO approximately 2 months shy of her 94th birthday. Phyllis was born October 19, 1930 in Hazelgreen, MO (Pulaski County) to Alonzo (Lon) and Letha (Johnson) Asbell. The family moved to rural Baxter…

Curtis Lyle Schuckman

August 19, 2024

Curtis Lyle Schuckman, age 73, of Olathe, KS sadly passed away on August 16, 2024 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Curtis was born on April 9, 1951, to Edwin and Isabella Schuckman in LaCrosse, KS. After high school Curtis worked for Bemis Construction until he decided to attend Kansas State…

Kenneth Ray DeBoer

August 19, 2024

12/21/ 1931  –  08/14/2024 A man who lived by honesty and knew no stranger. Family was always priority and his love was unconditional. A loving father, husband and grandpa who will be deeply missed but never forgotten. He was simply the best.