Michael “Mike” B. VanBibber, 64, of Independence Missouri passed away on October 8, 2023. Mike was born August 6, 1959, to Jackie E. VanBibber and Judith C. Siebert (VanBibber) in Independence, Missouri and lived in the area all of his life. He is survived by his two children: Haley and Austin VanBibber, stepchildren Dakota Crawford…

Charles Ross Elam, 85, of Lone Jack, MO passed away October 15, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center from Lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Burial will follow visitation at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Charles…

Michael Arthur Gray, 77 of Rocheport, Missouri passed away on October 4, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and Papa who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born October 19,1945 in Sherman, Texas to Kathleen Williams and Julius Cesare. He attended the University of Wyoming on a track…

Larry Alan Shiner, 76, of Raytown, MO passed away October 14, 2023 at his home from complications from Alzheimer’s. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at King’s Way United Methodist Church, Springfield, MO. Mr. Shiner was born November 1, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. Larry was raised in Springfield, MO,…

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Paula Bicket saw clearly the face of God. Her sight is now fully restored; her struggle is over, her pain has ended, and her battle is won. Paula Ellen Lee Doyle was born January 2, 1955, in Braymer, Missouri, to Paul and Mary (Bayer) Doyle. A beautiful child, Paula learned…

Steven Delbert Hedges, 74, of Independence, MO passed away October 12, 2023. Steven was married to Judy Hedges for 47 years. He loved to hunt and visiting Arcadia, KS. He is survived by: wife, Judy Hedges; children, Michelle, Amber, Jean, Christina, Steven and John; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Per families request, there will be…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lena Frances Norris of Jacksonville, MO on October 4th, 2023 at the age of 91. Lena will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Jane Ann Norris, of Jacksonville, MO, grandchildren James Norris of TX; Susan Norris (Justin) Schlageter of CA; Brandy Norris…

Richard David Tollerton, Sr., of Marshall, formerly of Brookfield and Columbia, passed away on October 11, 2023 after a long illness. Dick was born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Edith (Davies) Tollerton in Brookfield. He graduated from Brookfield High School, attended the Universities of Missouri and Kansas, and received a diploma from the…

Buffy Marie (McClanahan) Parsons, 56, of Higbee, passed away on October 10, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after her long term battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Mary Stephens on April 14, 1967 in Columbia, Missouri. She attended Rock Bridge high school. She met her loving husband in 1983 and spent a…

Paula Suzann Green, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, departed from this world on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born to Victor and Frances Sowers on December 28, 1952, and her life was a testament to her enduring love, compassion, and devotion to those she held dear. Paula now rests in eternal…

Michael Dean Chain, 69, of Independence, MO passed away October 7, 2023. Michael was born March 9, 1954 in Kansas City, KS. Mike spent much of his adult life as a Registered Nurse. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Jeramy Chain; and three brothers. Survivors include: wife, Maryl Chain; sister, Patricia El-Hinnawy;…

It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Rose Marie Yelton on October 9th 2023 losing a long and hard fought battle with Parkinsons . Rose was born in Kansas City Kansas in 1945, graduated from Wyandotte H.S. in 1963 and Married Patrick Yelton in 1968. Graduating, top of her LPN class, from…

Richard Clair Montee, 81, of Independence, MO passed away October 8, 2023. A celebration of life for Richard will be Monday October 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A luncheon will take place after the service. Richard was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and…

Bruce D. Baggett passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on October 4, 2023, in his Mission, KS home. Bruce was born on February 26, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, to Joe and Louise (née Dawson) Baggett. By 1956, the family relocated to the Coleman Highlands neighborhood where Bruce and his older brothers, George and Jim, attended…

Anthony Alvin King born October 19, 1966 age 56 years old. Entered his heavenly home on September 19th, 2023. Surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by wife Stephanie King, Brothers Shawn King (Sherri), Justin King, Harold Randall (Louis), Michael Randall (Wendy), sisters Janet King, Angela Cole, Mother Lori King. Step children Melanie Ryun,…

Beverley June Struempler, 64, passed away on October 3rd, 2023 in Shawnee, KS after a brief battle with cancer. Beverley was born to Frederick and June Stimson in Bushey, Hertfordshire England, on June 18th 1959. Beverley is survived by her husband of 43 years, Douglas Struempler, her son Matthew (Jacklyn), and grandson Samuel, all of…

Douglas Lehmann March 1, 1957 – September 28, 2023 Blue Springs, Missouri – Douglas Lehmann, a beloved member of the Blue Springs, Missouri community, passed away on September 28th, 2023, at the age of 66 in his hometown of Blue Springs, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 14th…

Shirley-Maria Herron, departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born August 16, 1956 in Nuremberg, Germany to William and Maria Combs. Due to her father’s military service, Shirly was educated in Grafenwohr, Germany, Munich Germany, Ludwigsburg, Germany and Fort Ord, California before finishing her education in Kansas City, Missouri. Shirley worked for…