2/9/1948 – 10/1/2025 Trudy Kelley ended her battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Trudy was a member of the Cherokee Nation and was an advocate for the rights of women, children and those with disabilities. Trudy loved to write and had one play presented, “Women United,” hosted…

Susan “Sue” Ann King, age 71, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life reception will immediately follow the service, where family and…

Marjorie Carolyn Chapman, born July 3, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 93. She was surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren at North Kansas City Hospital. Marjorie’s life was defined by her devotion to her family, her enduring strength, and her kind…

Janice L. Cooper, 62, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on December 6, 1962, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Richard and Carolyn Lemken. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who gave selflessly to those she…

Dwight M Hight,74, died at his much loved lake home, which he shared with his loving wife and his best dog-buddy. He is survived by two brothers, three sons, one grandson and four granddaughters. He made many friends throughout his varied life, most recently as the Costco Wine Guy at the Linwood store. He was…

Jessica Eileen Cox, 49, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital, with her loving wife at her side. Born April 18, 1976, in Belleville, Illinois, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Sharon G. (Blaylock) Cox and the late Roland A. Cox. She was preceded in death…

Robert “Doc” Vit, age 48, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on March 6, 1977, in Sedalia, Missouri, Doc was a gregarious, fun-loving force of nature who made friends everywhere he went. Those who knew Doc will remember his silly, often lovably immature sense of humor, his warmth, and his…

Jacqueline E. Hahn, 92, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 23, 2025. Jacqueline was born February 9, 1933 to Vernon and Dorothy White in Lebanon, Kansas. She grew up in Iola, graduating from high school in 1950 and then attended Iola Junior College until she married Bill D. Hahn on May 20, 1951. Bill’s time…

Christopher Perry Clay, 46, of Independence, Mo passed away on 09/09/2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, from colorectal cancer. Chris is survived by his wife and partner of 26 years Anna Clay, their son Connor Clay, his mother Carol Vinyard, his sister LeAnne Clay-Cross, brother-in-law Zach Cross and their two children Ryder Clay and Sloan…

Harold E. Wiley “Gene”, 88, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Blue Springs Church of the Nazarene,  2801 SW Walnut St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Funeral service will take place…

Jerry W. Hedrick Sr, 87, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away September 18, 2025. Service will be held at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church on Monday, September 29, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:30am-10:30am. Memorial service will start at 10:30am. Jerry was born September 17, 1938 in Wellington, Kansas, a son of Cecil and Myrtle…

Carol SUSIE Facklam passed away peacefully on September 15 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a very beloved sister whose kind heart, adventurous spirit, and boundless love touched everyone she met. Susie lived life with joyful curiosity and an active spirit. She had a…

Carrol Ray Moore, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on September 22, 2025, after 10 plus years of living and struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Moore and his five children Mike Moore, Jennifer Davenport, Rebecca Mason, Susan Menzie, and David Moore. He also has ten grandchildren…

Walter L. “Bo” Savio, Jr., age 79, passed away on September 3, 2025. Born on March 24, 1946, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Bo was the son of Walter and Maryn Savio. He graduated from Raytown High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Bo proudly served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.…

Beatrice Louise Agee, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and educator, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 79. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1946 in Independence, Missouri, to Priscilla and Anthony Johnson Sr., Beatrice’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a deep love for her community. She…

Raymond L. Pasley, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 17, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diana; brothers Charles and Christopher; and sisters Constance and Felicia. Services are pending.

Isaac Regehr, age 22, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away quietly into the arms of his Savior, on August 30, 2025. He was born on February 13, 2003, at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park. Isaac’s life was filled with love, laughter, and deep connections with his family and friends. Isaac brought joy to everyone around…

Jay Eugene Alloway was born September 24, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to Harold Jay Alloway and Juanita Ehrman Alloway. He graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University in 1970. Jay began his career at the Kansas State University Computing Center in…

Steven Ray Mattingly, 48, of Independence, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2025 at his home in Independence, Missouri. Steven was born August 23, 1977 in Franklin, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Kriste’ Anette Mattingly on August 25, 2001 in Independence, MO. Steven worked in Independence for 30 years as a Welder and…

Wilda Jannette McHargue Scalf Swale, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home September 2, 2025, under the tenderhearted, loving care of Shalom Hospice. She was born August 12, 1939, to Alice Mae (Vaughn) McHargue and Dewey Taylor McHargue, at home in Spickard, MO. She was welcomed in the home by twins Wilma Jean &…