William D. “Bill” Lewis, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away February 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4, 1932 in New Boston, Ohio, the only child of Norma and Harold Lewis. He graduated from Ashland High School where he met his wife Leola “Odie”. They recently…

Leonna Joy Cockrill formally of Platte City, MO born March 26,1948 passed February 8, 2023 at The Groves Nursing Home in Independence, MO. Friends and family are invited to her Graveside Service at the Platte City Cemetery in Platte City, MO Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 pm. Leonna grew up in Platte City attending elementary…

Robert “Bob” Armstrong, Sr. , 70 passed away February 20th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born June 16th, 1952 to Henry Armstrong and Thelma Blake in Kansas City, Missouri. He met his soul mate Diane in the summer of 1974 and married on February 21st, 1975 and had 5 children. He was a…

Sharon (Wooten) Sigler, 79, of Columbia, passed away from natural causes on January 29, 2023, at The Villa at Blue Ridge. Sharon was born in November, 1943, to Ruby (Overton) Turner and Ray Wooten in Cassville, Missouri. Growing up, her life centered around animals, and Sharon’s favorite thing in the world was horses. She helped…

Lois Joan Powers Kalthoff of Lexington, Missouri passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 15, 2023. Lois was born on January 24, 1931, to Willard Blair and Mary Marie (McClaskey) Powers in Kansas City, Missouri. The oldest of nine children, Lois attended school in Kansas City and later in Sweet Springs,…

Gloria J. Stovall was born September 7, 1939 to John and Rhoda Mae Flowers of Kansas City, MO and went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2023.  Gloria attended Attucks Elementary School and  graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. She continued her education at Metropolitan Community College for two additional years. Gloria met Delfred…

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Rebecca “Becky” Ann Meyer passed away peacefully in her sleep at 72 years of age. Becky was born on February 2, 1951, in Camdenton, Missouri to Aubrey Shores Cooper and Iris Loraine Cooper (Patterson). She devoted her life to caring for her grandchildren and family, and the hundreds of kids…

Phyllis Jean Sparks passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2023. She was born in Chanute Kansas to Iona Fern (McKenzie) and Ralph Samuels and grew up in Chanute where she attended grade and high school. She was the majorette and president of the Chanute High School Drum Corps and worked at a…

John Phillip Fortney, 42 of Belton MO died on February 13th 2023. He was a great and valued son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, and friend. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 2pm-4pm on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. To watch the service, please click on CELEBRATION…

Stephen R. Carey, 71 of Kansas City, MO passed away February 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Stephen’s Graveside Service will be held Thursday February 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. 20109 Business Highway 13 Higginsville, MO 64037. Mr. Carey was born May 14, 1951. Stephen enjoyed watching Westerns,…

Frances Guerrero, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life for Frances will be Saturday February 25th, 2023, at 11:00 AM at University Health Lakewood Longterm Center (Chapel on 2nd floor), 7900 Lees Summit Road. Kansas City, MO 64139. Visitation will be held one hour…

Carmen Aldrich, 87, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Bernadette Parish, 9020 E 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held at 9:00am prior to the Mass. Graveside services will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. She…

Roger T. Mattingly, 76, Independence, Missouri passed away February 15, 2023. He was born June 2, 1946 to Frances Mattingly and Darling Cox in McCook, Nebraska. Roger owned his own Boat dealership in Nebraska until he retired and started working for the Salvation Army. When he moved to Missouri he met his wife Linda and…

Floyd Leroy Bartley, 88, passed away February 13, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Hickory Grove, OK in 1934. Celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at St Mark’s United Methodist Church, Overland Park, KS. Floyd proudly served his country in the United…

Samuel “Sam” M. Carrera, 83, passed away in Overland Park, KS on Monday, February 13, 2023, after suffering from years of dementia. Sam was born on May 23, 1939 to Valentin Carrera and Henrietta Martinez in Durango, Mexico. After completing school Sam served in the Mexican Air Force, where he was a paratrooper. After his…

Agnes Retz, age 97, died on Feb 13, 2023, at Santa Marta in Olathe KS. She passed away peacefully with family at her side. She was born to William and Catherine Gaul on a farm in Earling, IA, the second youngest of twelve children. She married Eugene Retz and they raised their two sons in…

Edward Abell, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at his grandson’s home. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the son of Elmer Abell and Emma Martz. He started farming as a child and continued his father’s farm after he died. He then worked at Deffenbaugh for 15 years as a…

Sandra to some, and “Sandy” to those that knew her well. Anyone who met Sandra quickly discovered the kindness of her spirit, as she surrounded them with her big heart and loving soul. Sandra touched the lives of many with a warm smile, softly spoken words that offered love and encouragement. Sandra always viewed the…

Abel Blaine McGeorge was born on January 27, 2001 in Troy, Ohio and passed away at his home in Columbia, Missouri on February 3, 2023. Abel was a talented mechanic with a solid work ethic. Because of his concern for the safety and well-being of his clients, he was meticulous when he was working on…

Donna Jean Pence (Weatherman), 78, of Raytown, Missouri, passed peacefully on February 14, 2023 with her family by her side. Services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be 10-11am, with the funeral starting at 11am. Graveside services to follow in Brooking…