Doris Mae Schut-Harding-Sager (nee Knutson) entered this life on March 23, 1939 and departed on December 25, 2023. Doris’ kind, loving and creative spirit graced the lives of her family, friends, countless students, and associates. Doris enjoyed gardening, crafts of all kinds and excelled at turning one man’s trash into another man’s treasure. Doris was…

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Juanita L. Palmer, 96, of John Knox Village passed away on December 23, 2023 from natural causes.  Juanita was born on November 5, 1927 in Bloomington Township, Decatur County Iowa. She grew up on a farm in Decatur County Iowa, later working at a hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. …

Nancy Kauffman Werner, 83, died December 12, 2023 of complications from a wound infection and kidney failure. She leaves a legacy of an infectious laugh, spunky personality, and a loyalty to those she loved. She was a great friend who loved celebrating and helping others, and was always up for a party. She loved dancing…

Randall “Randy” York June 28, 1954, to December 26, 2023 Randy passed away peacefully in Lee’s Summit, MO. Randy was born in Kansas City Mo to Heston York and Donna (Hart) York. Randy grew up in Raytown, MO and graduated from Raytown South High School. Randy drove a Flat bed Semi for Metals USA for…

Stephen Dawson Payton, 57, of Kansas city, MO passed away December 25, 2023 at North Kansas City Hospital from a stroke. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, December 29, 2023 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Stephen was born December 18, 1966 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Devry University with an…

Steven Dean Robertson of Lenexa, Kansas, entered the presence of Jesus on December 15, 2023, at age 60. He died peacefully at home after 13 months on hospice due to AL Amyloidosis. Steve was born to Dean and Carolyn Robertson on December 27, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East and…

Robin Roy Fisher, 62, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 25, 2023 after an incredibly well fought 31-month battle with GBM brain cancer. Robin was born on October 2nd, 1961 to Bobby and Sue (Marr) Fisher of Warrensburg. After graduating from Warrensburg High School in 1980, he…

William Reid Walters June 25, 1967-December 15, 2023 Reid Walters passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 surrounded by love from his mother Pat and his life partner Dave. A native Kansas Citian, Reid first confronted cancer as a teen and while it presented a lifelong challenge, it never defined him. Rather the disease gave…

Nancy Lorraine (Alber) Barnett went home to be with her Heavenly Father on December 21, 2023. She was 90 years old. She was born October 19, 1933 to Glen and Melvina (Fuller) Alber in Big Rapids, Michigan. Nancy grew up in a loving family of three brothers, who doted on her, and a loving sister.…

Craig Edward White, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died at the age of 80 years on December 16, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. Craig was born on September 26, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, as the oldest son of John E. (Jack) and Marjorie White. Craig was a member of Abundant Life Church of Lee’s…

John Charles Rhodes, a man of diverse passions, left us on December 4, 2023, at the age of 76. John was born on October 18, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ernest and Eunice Rhodes. He graduated from Topeka High School (Topeka, KS). He retired after many years as a city bus driver in Lincoln, NE.…

Jimmy Dean Wilks, 81, of Raytown, MO passed away December 16, 2023 at home. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Spring River Cemetery, Verona, MO. Jim…

June 20, 1951 — December 15, 2023 Gladstone, MO Bobby Glen Bryant was born June 20, 1951, in Kansas City, MO to his parents Glen W. Bryant and Norma Lee June Bryant (Gress). Bobby was the middle child of two sisters, Carolyn Dawson and Linda Garcia. Bobby grew up in Claycomo, MO where he attended…

Heather Lorenz age 34, of Raymore, MO passed away December 3, 2023 in Kansas City, KS from a tragic car accident. Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Heather was born February 1, 1989 in Kansas City,…

Lyndle Hoaglin, 70 of Independence, Missouri passed away on December 04, 2023. Mr. Hoaglin was born on January 21, 1953, in Pittsfield, Il. Lyndle was a United States Air Force Veteran, a diesel mechanic and truck driver. Lyndle was preceded in death by his mother Virginia, his father Maxion, his brother Larry and his sister…

Gloria Ann Bryant-Cobb 89 of Grain Valley, MO passed this life December 11, 2023 at the home of family.  Service will be held Monday December 18, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Visitation at 10:00 AM with Funeral Service at 11:00 AM with Graveside service following at Floral Hills Cemetery. Gloria Ann Bryant-Cobb was…

Glade Felix Whitworth died peacefully December 8, 2023, at his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, December 23, at 11:30 am with visitation prior at 9:30 am at Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Road, Independence, Missouri 64052. Glade was born in 1929 at his Macks Creek,…

Edward Howard, 77, of DeSoto, KS passed away December 04, 2023, in the comfort of his own home, from End Stage Congestive Heart Failure & Kidney Failure. A Memorial Service for Ed will be held Saturday December 16th, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cause Coffee, 33180 W. 83rd, DeSoto, KS 66018. A…

Dolores Hope Sabatino, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Dolores was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Andrew and Elizabeth Radacovsky. She is predeceased by her husband Anthony Sabatino, her son Gary Sabatino and her grandson Alex Sabatino. She is survived by her four children, Denise…

“Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times, I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been…” – Grateful Dead 1970 Duffy Carduff, (John Beckett Carduff III), made a peaceful departure from the Earth on December 4, 2023, at the age of 76. He is survived by…