Neal Eric Graber passed away on June 30, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 74, of complications from pneumonia. Neal is survived by his beloved family, including his six children, Seth (Katie), Wesley (Megan), Katherine, Justin (Meaghan), Nathan, and Laura (James), his twelve grandchildren, Ava, Juliet, Gideon, Lucas, Emery, Henry, Janie, Oliver,…

Scott Theodore Buehrle, a resident of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 42. He was born on June 23, 1981, in Bridgeton, Missouri, to Timothy and Loretta Buehrle. Scott graduated from Fort Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, MO, in 1999, and earned his degree in English Literature from…

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Deborah Marie Hudnell-Littrell on June 25, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Debi was born in Ottumwa, Iowa to Erma and Marvin Bennett on September 5th, 1953. She graduated from North Callaway High School and worked several different roles throughout her…

Rebeccah “Bec” Pennington May 9, 1980 – June 21, 2024 Rebeccah “Bec” Abigail (Scarbrough) Pennington was born May 9, 1980, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Ronald Dean and Teresa (Dickey) Scarbrough. On June 19, 2024, she was walking in her neighborhood, as was her custom, picking up trash as she went, when she was struck…

Edward M. Turney, a lifelong resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2024, at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church. A visitation will be held prior to the service, starting…

Gary L. White 69, of Huntsville, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 30 , surrounded by his family. He was born on October 26th 1954 in Texas to Kenneth and Billie (Frantzen) White. Gary was a former Heavy Equipment Operator with AECI, Westran Elementary Crossing Guard, and Deacon at First Baptist Church…

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lynne Anne O’Bara on June 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 29th, from 4-6 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Celebration of Life Center, 802 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Lynne was a mother of four children: three…

Betty Ellen (Mullin) Manus, 90, of Independence, Missouri,  passed away June 19, 2024. Funeral Service will be held 11:00am, Friday, June 28th, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Betty…

Julie D. Fields, 64, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on June 16, 2024. Julie was born on November 15, 1959. A private memorial service will be held on Thursday June 27, 2024. Julie, “the warrior,” mother of three children, survivor of seven cancers including a previous terminal diagnosis in 2012, dog mom, and thrift…

Marilyn A. (Scott) Ahring passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Marilyn was born May 30, 1949. Just a few minutes older than her twin sister Carolyn, she was born at home, the third of five children born to Clifford and Alene Scott, near Humphreys, MO. Her childhood…

Richard Freeouf, age 90, resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024.  He was born on August 7, 1933, in Wilber, Nebraska to Lumir and Agnes Freeouf. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving for four years and dedicating himself to the values of duty and service.…

With great sadness we share the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Linda L. (Hagans) Higgins on June 18th, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in New Bloomfield. Visitation will be held at 9am Saturday June 29th, 2024, with services following at 10am at Carrington Baptist Church 3301 State Hwy.…

Patricia Pauline Collins Pfaffly of Lake Winnebago, MO passed at home Saturday, June 15, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud, Kansas with dinner following at the American Legion Hall, White Cloud, KS. Patricia was born November 24, 1933, in Sparks, KS. Patricia…

Clinton Duane Canady, Jr. of Kansas City, Kansas passed away May 27, 2024. He was born October 20, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas to Clinton Duane Canady, Sr. and Barbara Canady. “Clint” or “Duane” as most people knew him, was quiet and caring. He was fond of electronics, rock music, and cars. He graduated from…

Stephanie Steury, age 69, of Raytown, MO passed away on 6/13/24 at Truman Medical Center (University Health downtown) from Endocarditis (Staph infection of the heart). Visitation will be 1:30 pm on 6/27/24, with services right after at 3:00pm at St Mark’s Catholic church at 3736 S Lee’s Summit Road in Independence, MO 64055. Stephanie was…

Dana Michael Tassie, aged 35, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1988, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to his loving parents Curtis and Sharon Tassie. Dana was a man of remarkable skill and dedication, finding his passion in carpentry. His craftsmanship…

Grover Cleveland Boyles, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. Celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at VFW in Dodge City, Kansas. Cleve was born July 10th, 1953 in Dodge City, Kansas. He was an entrepreneur and maintenance worker for National Beef for 25…

Mary E Badder, age 93, passed away after a brief illness 5/24/2024 in the home. She was born in Jackson County Missouri and subsequently lived in Independence, Blue Springs, Tipton, Oak Grove, Holden and Lone Jack. She loved bowling, golf, horses, cats, dogs, and her family and friends. In her later years she lived by…