Donna Faye Lewis (Kerr) was born on June 18th, 1953 in Oakland, CA to Stanford and Vera Kerr. She was raised alone by her father along with her brother and sister until he remarried in 1972. In 1971 and 1974 she gave birth to her daughter and son, both whom she loved unconditionally. She was…

Robert (Bob) Lee Bice, 93, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024. He is survived by his four children, Michele Cole, Greg Bice, Robert Bice II and Patricia Bice, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Elizabeth Bice. He was one of five children: Sonny,…

Marjorie Ann Taylor, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away on January 21, 2024, at home. Memorial services will be held at 10 am, Sunday, Feb. 4th, 2024 at Assemble Yourselves Together Ministries 1706 N Jennings Rd, Independence, MO 64058. Margie was a nurse, EMT and safety officer, but best of all a mom. She liked…

David Eugene Logan, 76, of Raytown, MO passed away January 27, 2024 at home. Graveside services will be held at a future date. David was born July 18. 1947 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Raytown South  High (2nd senior class graduate). He enjoyed Auto Shop and Art. He created and refined a character “Ratfink” which…

Shanna Zappa, born on July 6, 1974, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, peacefully passed away on December 10th, 2023, after a courageous battle against colon cancer. Shanna had a deep love for all animals, with a special fondness for dogs. Her compassion extended beyond words, leaving an enduring impact on those fortunate enough…

Charles Kenneth Kincaid, 70, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 22, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 2pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E. Holke Road in Independence. Visitation will be at 1pm at the church and a reception will follow the service. Mr. Kincaid was born September…

Dorothy Ann Kelley passed away on January 25, 2024. She was born September 14, 1958 in California. Later in life she moved to Missouri. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son James Elden Conner, daughter Sarah Ellen and a grandson. Visitation will be 2pm, followed by a Celebration of Life…

Nancy Lou Hutton, 83, passed away January 30, 2024. A graveside service for Nancy will be held Saturday February 3, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Corinth Cemetery, 3301 West 83rd Street, Prairie Village, KS 66206. Her formal obituary will come at a later date.

Arleta Vincent passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of her family. She was born Arleta Maxine Brees, February 10, 1930, to John J. and Gladys Graham Brees in Long Island, Kansas. Arleta lived a life filled with love, patience, and kindness. Arleta was the beloved wife of Elden J. Vincent…

Peggy Jo Williams Davis (daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandma, great-grandma), age 86: Small but mighty is a great way to describe Peggy. And while her mighty will was still there over these last few months, showing us how tough she really was, her body just couldn’t keep up, and she passed early Friday morning, January…

Joel Walter Wilson, 65, passed away on January 23, 2024 at his home in Raytown, Missouri. Joel was born on December 20, 1958 to Kenneth and Louise Wilson. Joel was a skilled mechanic who could fix anything with an engine. He loved racing cars and spent many weekends at the track. Joel was also a…

In honor of Michael Ryan Bussell who was born November 18, 1988 in Anchorage, Alaska, and passed away in Perry, Kansas. Growing up in the greater Kansas City, Kansas area since he was 5 years old. We share our goodbye to our child, our son, our friend and soul. We have the honor to carry…

Larry Gene Jack, age 83 of Raytown, Missouri passed away on January 11, 2024 into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. There he was reunited with his wife, Billie Jack who preceded him in death. Larry is survived by his children Mark Jack, Jennifer Lennan and Brian and Stephanie (daughter-in-law) Jack, his grandkids…

Kathy Jean Kavanaugh, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away at the young age of 63 on December 29th, 2023, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was born to parents Marcia and Frank on November 12th, 1960, and grew up in Mission Hills, Kansas. Much of her childhood and early adult life…

Edward Anthony Martin, 66, of Raytown, MO passed away January 21, 2024 at Lee’s Summit, MO from esophageal cancer. Memorial services will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, Belton, MO. A second memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11 am at Eastside Christian Church,…

Virginia Lee Russell Taylor, 90, of Prairie Village, Kansas died on January 26, 2024. “Ginny Lee” was born on August 30, 1933, the only child of Rahe James Russell and Virginia Elizabeth Anthony Russell of Independence, Missouri. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence in 1951. She then attended SMU in Dallas where…

DONALD LEON MONTGOMERY Donald “Don” Leon Montgomery, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 22nd, 2024. Graveside services will be held February 9th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Higginsville Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri with a Celebration of Life following at the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove, Missouri. Don was born April 15th, 1932…

Loyd Bruce McLain “Bruce”, 72, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. Memorial gathering will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Following the service there will be a dinner at the VFW #1000. Bruce was born June…

Mitzi Lou Borel passed into the presence of Jesus on January 21, 2024. She died in her sleep at the Kansas City home she shared with her daughter Meredith, her son-in-law Joshua, and her grandson Luke. She also leaves her son Jim, her daughter-in-law Lyn, her grandsons Chris and Justin, her granddaughter-in-law Jessica, and her…

January 2, 1945 to January 24, 2024, Age 79, Columbia, Missouri. Joe succumbed to the numerous maladies he had as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange. Womb-to-Tomb Roman Catholic. SSgt, US Marine Corps 1962-1970 (Vietnam 1968). FAA Air Traffic Controller 1970 to 2000. Knight of Columbus (3rd Degree 1985, 4th Degree 1989). St.…