Kathryn Kleb, 79 of Olathe, KS, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital from a heart attack. Katie, or Kate as many knew her, was born on April 17, 1947 in Kansas City, MO, and lived in the Kansas City area for her entire life. After graduating from the Sunset Hill…

John Lynn Jackson, born August 2, 1957, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by his family. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and cherished family member. He spent most of his life as a truck driver and enjoyed fishing whenever he had the chance. He took great pride in…

Paul Martin Montez, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Paul was born and raised in Northeast Kansas City and was the youngest of his siblings. His childhood was rooted deeply in family, faith, and community. He spent his childhood running Cambridge with his siblings, cousins, friends…

Mary Alice Price, 83, of Raytown, Missouri, died peacefully on July 30th, 2026. She was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1942 to Willa Mae (Alcorn) and Leo Baker. Mary attended East High School in Kansas City, Missouri and eventually went to work as a Public Health Service Corps Recruiter. During her time in that occupation,…

Courtney Lee Bohanan, 42, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Courtney’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Onka Hall, 11520 Putnam St., Sugar Creek, Missouri. Courtney was born on October 7, 1983, in Independence, Missouri. She was…

Wayne Allen Swetnam, 94, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born on June 22, 1932, Wayne lived a long life of love for family and community. A proud graduate of North Kansas City High School, Wayne excelled as an All-State Offensive Lineman. He continued his education at the University of…

Daryl Thomas Davis tipped his cowboy hat one last time to family and friends on July 30, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 75, after a courageous journey living with Alzheimer’s disease. Daryl’s greatest passion in life was sharing his faith and ensuring others had the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as…

Janet Dennison, age 91, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. Janet was a lifelong resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She worked as a Phlebotomist at Truman Medical East in Lee’s Summit for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling with her family and…

Shawn Gabriel O’Rear passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2026. Shawn was born on March 26th, 1962, in Mount Carmel, Illinois to parents Selby and Sue Zanne O’Rear (Gabriel). Growing up, his family moved almost yearly because of his father’s job, so Shawn spent his childhood traversing the country – from California to Ohio to…

The family of Christine “Chris” Marie Lach of Shawnee, Kansas is deeply saddened to announce her passing on July 20th at the age of 41. Chris was born in Tulsa, Ok on May 18, 1985, to Daniel E. Lach and Dawna L. Lach. Chris lived in Kansas for 40 years, where she graduated from Shawnee…

Brenda Lea Mayes, age 65, of Ashland Missouri , passed away peacefully on 08/04/2026 from Cancer. Born on 11/16/1960 in Columbia, MO. Brenda Lea Mayes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family and friends. Born on November 16, 1960, in Columbia, MO, Brenda’s journey through…

Charles Walter Billings (CB), age 85, of Liberty Missouri , passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026 from an aggressive form of kidney cancer. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas. Up until his illness he walked 3 miles a day, cared for his grandchildren, Landon and Everly and played…

Shirley Virginia Christopher, 91, of Overland Park, KS passed away at home on August 2, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Overland Park, KS. Shirley was born July 10, 1935 in Emporia, KS. She met the love of her life, John…

Jose Dario Núñez, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. Jose was born on August 15, 1945, in Moca, Dominican Republic. Throughout his life, he was known for his adventurous spirit, joyful personality, and endless curiosity. He was always dreaming up new ideas and rarely finished one project before he…

Roy Louis Pieper, 64, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 from Cancer. He was born on March 28, 1962. Roy shared a lifelong bond with his brothers. As the youngest of the four, he grew up surrounded by adventures and stories that would be retold for decades. Together with their…

Thurston DonQuivattis Watts Jr, 80, of Grandview, MO, passed away August 3, 2026. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, August 14th, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2:00pm.

Michael Wigginton, age 77, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026. Michael Wigginton was born on January 31, in Cleveland, Texas, beginning a life of adventure and quiet strength. He grew up under the wide, southern Texas skies, and spent many summers as a child in Venezuela with his family. His…

Marybelle Ohms, 90, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1936, in Missouri. Marybelle was known for her vibrant personality from an early age. Her sister fondly remembered her as “the life of the party” during their high school years, a reflection of the warmth…

Allen Young Jr, a cherished companion, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away on July 25, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on February 8, 1957, in Independence, Missouri, Allen was the son of Mary Catherine and Allen Young. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife,…

Virginia “Jenny” Hall Walk Viar, 86, of Overland Park, KS , passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Jenny was born December 12, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William Hall Walk and Jane Gray Greer. She grew up on family farms in Longwood and Houstonia, Missouri, where she developed the strong work ethic,…