Elvin E. Barchers Sr., age 97 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Sunday August 21,2022 at the Saint Luke’s Hospice House in KCMO. Born in Richmond Missouri, one of four sons of William and Opal Barchers. Started working as a flight maintenance engineer at TWA, before enlisting in the Army Air Force in 1943. Served…

Gerard “Jerry” Sullivan was an honest and hardworking man, devoted husband, cherished father, fun-loving grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world gently on August 25, 2022, at his home since 2007 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born to Paul and Mary Louise Sullivan on September 10, 1928, by a country doctor in Brownville…

Robert Weldon Huckabee, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022, with his children by his side. Robert, who was known as Huck to family and friends, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 25, 1945.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  When he was honorably…

Bradford Walker passed away at the Kansas City Hospice House on August 18, 2022. Bradford was born on April 18, 1985 in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by his mother Charlene Taylor and brother Robert Anthony Wayne Walker. He is preceded by his father Anthony Craig Walker and brother Phillip Craig Walker and many…

Janet Sue Kirk, 73, was born on July 26, 1949, adopted by Elizabeth Mae and Walter Albert Kronhart, passed away at 8:29 am on Sunday August 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by both parents and her husband Lawrence Kirk. She is survived by her three children, son Jason Irwin, son James Irwin and…

Harriet “Hattie” Francis, 67 of Columbia, Missouri passed away in the early hours of August 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with  cancer. She was born on January 11, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas and was the only child of Nettigene Francis and Hopkins T. Francis. She married Jeff Francis on April 29, 1989 in…

Ryan Neill Young, 43, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, in Leawood, KS.  Immediately following the service, we will celebrate Ryan’s life at a reception at the church. The family requests casual attire- Chiefs,…

Dennis Lynn Locke passed away on August 16, 2022 at the age of 63. He passed with his daughter by his side. Dennis was born on May 16, 1959 in Kansas City, MO. He retired as a Maintenance Mechanic from the Kansas City Downtown Airport. In his younger years, he shared his love of country…

Jaime Carol Carrier, 43, left this life on August 15th, 2022. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Step-Father, Bruce Tillman and several Grandparents. Her legacy will be carried on by her surviving family: Mother, Ronda Tillman; Father, James Carrier; Step-Mother, Cindy Carrier; Grandmothers, Velma Carrier and Bonnie Hurlburt; Daughter, Bethany Carrier; Son, Alexander Franklin;…

William Earl Smith, 69 of Independence MO. passed away unexpectedly on August 18th, 2022 at Research Medical Center. He was born May 28th 1953 in Osawatomie KS, the son of Evelyn Smith. William graduated from Osawatomie High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation he spent his career as a Custodial Specialist at various hospitals and…

John Francis Rice left this world suddenly on August 15, 2022, at age 32. He will be remembered as a caring son, brother, and friend, and an avid sports fan. He was born to James and Sandra Rice on January 15, 1990, in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rice family’s adventure to Sunrise Beach, Missouri, in…

After a courageous battle with cancer, Justin Claassen Holt passed away March 12, 2022 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family, friends, and his dogs. Justin was born in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 1981 to the late Johann Claassen and the late Kim Rhoden Holt. He graduated from Blue Valley North…

Steven Apostle, 74, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on August 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life for Steve will be held from 2-4pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Steve was born on August 18, 1947, in Kansas City, KS. He was a police officer most…

David Wayne Franklin, alien slayer, defender of the galaxy, wielder of the elven sword was called to battle on August 2, 2022. David loved a good battle story and hated a bad movie re-enactment of one. Hypocrites, aliens, bullies, the Dark Side and orcs were among his battle scenes…not necessarily in that order. However, battle…

Viola Mae (Robinson) Guinn, 92, passed away at Wesley Manor Retirement Center in Louisville, Kentucky on August 16, 2022. Vi was born in Rogers, Arkansas to the late Ruby and Della Robinson. She married Virgil Leon Guinn on September 23, 1950. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri and eventually settled in Raytown, Missouri. They were…

James Bruce Mullens, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 8th, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Services for James will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Mullens was born October 17, 1957. James had a love for NASCAR, Detroit Red Wing Hockey and Detroit Lions Football. He enjoyed cranking up his stereo…

Natalie Flynn O’Brian graced this world with her vibrant presence on December 28, 1990. God knew her family needed her—she was the final daughter in the family full of girls. From the moment of her first breath, Natalie was a strong and resilient warrior. Lovingly known as “Pip” to her family, Natalie delighted them all…

Cheryl Fabulae, 59, Of Kansas City, MO was called home on August 7th, 2022, with her loving husband of 40+ years by her side. Cheryl was born July 16th and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in nursing at a young age and had a long career as an RN for…

Elizabeth “Elee” Yvonne Nicholas was born on August 12, 2008 and peacefully passed away on July 30,  2022. While recovering from a non-accidental traumatic brain injury, Elee joined the Nicholas family on  November 3, 2008 exactly one year before her baby sister and became the second of the “chosen  children” in the family on her…