Brian Paul Kemp, age 60 of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully at Boone Hospital Center on February 19, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1964 in Columbia, MO.  He was the son of Paul and Ann Kemp who proceeded him in death.  Surviving him is, sister Barbara Kemp Reeder, and two nieces Shelby and…

David Lee Dick, aged 69, of Pittsburg, Missouri, passed away suddenly on February 17th, 2024. Born on October 16th, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, David was the beloved son of Bill Dick and Carol Grimes. After graduating from high school, he answered the call to serve his country and joined the Navy. Following his honorable discharge,…

Barry Eugene Freeman, Sr., 67 of Kansas City, MO passed away January 31, 2024 at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 1, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00am. ​Barry was born April 9,…

Donna Margeret McMullen, 92, of Independence Missouri passed away on February 13th at Rosewood Health and Rehabilitation located in the Groves retirement community. Graveside services will be held by the family at a time yet to be announced at the Saginaw Cemetery in Saginaw, Missouri. Donna was born Sept. 20, 1931 to Clinton D. Wood…

Diane Marie Liddell (Sawyer), 72, of Kansas City, MO, lost her fight with ovarian cancer on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 2 to 4PM. If you are…

Jacquelyn (Jackie) O’Dowd was born to Margaret Childers Huff and Jack Morton on January 16, 1936, and was raised with stepfather Leonard Huff. Jackie graduated from Central High School in 1954. She then stayed home to care for her four children and she was an active member of the McCoy Elementary PTA. Notably, she was…

Francisco Vargas Romero, aged 80, of Camuy, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was known for his stern yet outgoing personality, always loving his family and friends. Francisco had a great sense of humor, enjoying telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around him. Francisco was also…

Carl Edward King came into this world June 14th, 1945, and went to be with the lord February 16th, 2024.  A Celebration of Life for Carl will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Visitation begins at 10:00am with a memorial service beginning at 11:15am. A graveside…

Gregory Paul (Greg) Metoyer passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Greg was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He loved to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, and the Kansas Jayhawks. Greg’s biggest love was for his…

    Cherie Ann Hanna aged 72, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.     She was born January 4, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri to Allen and Evelyn (Larsen) Blakley. On April 14, 1993, Cherie married Charles Hanna who preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. Cherie…

Alyssa Joy Twaddell, 33, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 at St. Lukes Plaza Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1990 in Manhattan, KS. Alyssa was baptized into Jesus the summer of 2005 at the age of 14. She was a member of the Lone Jack church of Christ in Lone…

Paul Michael Henson, age 66 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Sunday February 11th after a brief illness in St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul was born March 31, 1957 in Clinton, Missouri to Glenn Henson and Connie Maxine Conrad Henson. Paul was a sweet loving man with a gentle spirit and simple tastes in life. He…

Max Eugene Hayes, age 95, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024. Max was born on Oct. 8,1928, the son of Henry and Ada Belle Hayes, of Smith County, KS. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by 5 siblings: Maxine, Marlene, Theresa, Roland, and Zella as well as his first wife,…

Michael S. Domerese, 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 6, 2024. He was born November 21, 1966 in Hartman, Arkansas to Melvin and Linda Domerese. Mike was a man of simple pleasures. When he was young, he loved playing Hackey Sack with his brothers and all of their friends in the driveway. He loved…

Kathryn Sallaz, 83 of Independence, passed away on February 7, 2024, in assisted living. She was born on November 24, 1940, to parents Ryland and Frances (Yates) Miller as the 8th of nine children. Throughout her life, Kathy wore many hats. From her days as a waitress, where she served up more than just food—she…

Betty Marie Helton (Rose), cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend peacefully departed this world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94. Her life, spanning over nine decades, was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to family and furry friends alike. Born on November 3, 1929, Betty embraced life with a fiery…

Amy Darlene Harden, 49 of Kansas City, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home. Amy was born on December 11,1974 in Independence to parents Russell and Linda (Harr) Harden. Though she was quiet and reserved most of the time, Amy had a good heart and was always available to help a neighbor in…

Resident of Independence, Missouri, our beloved Wayne passed away February 2, 2024. He leaves behind his loving grandmother Christine; mother Estrella; father Wayne Russell, Sr.; sister Angela; brothers William and Wesley; Marlene Ruiz; sons Raymond and Ethan Dennis, along with aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss Wayne so much. Words can not…

Joanne “Darlene” Friye, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Philadelphia, Missouri, passed away at 6:54 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Seasons Memory Care in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial will be at Greenwood…

Charles “Mike” Michael Bobbitt, passed away February 5th, 2024.  A visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Monday, February 12th, 2024 at The Gathering at Noland Road, Independence, MO.  Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to Second Mile Ministries http://www.secondmileministries.com Mike was born November 19, 1943, son of…