David Matlock, 38, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 24, 2022, from cancer. Mr. Matlock was born June 24, 1984, in Overland Park, Kansas. David grew up in Overland Park where he was surrounded by family and friends. David graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School…

Marvin ( “Ed”) Edward Conway, 82, of Raytown, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022 at his home. He was born April 20, 1940 at Little Blue Hospital in Little Blue, MO to Orval B. Conway, Sr. and Laura (Van Gundy) Conway. He married Peggy Burriss Conway in Raytown, Missouri on June 2, 1967.…

William Joseph Ruby III, 62, of Lee’s Summit MO passed away May 26 th , 2022. Bill was born in Kansas City, MO, on January 11, 1960, to Helen and William Ruby Jr. He was the oldest of nine children. Bill graduated from O’Hara High School, class of ’78 and married the love of his life,…

Kennith Frederick Schillo, 61, Independence, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on May 22nd, 2022. Kennith(Ken) was born on January 23rd, 1961 to Rozmarie and Edwin Schillo. Ken was preceded in death by his father, aunts and former brother-in-law. Ken is survived by his mother, life-partner of over 28 years Richard (Rick) Williams, Ken’s sister and brother-in-law,…

On Friday, May 27th our beloved Jennifer Jean Seay, 49, passed away at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO while surrounded by loved ones. Her family is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss.  Jennifer was born November 27th, 1972 in Mexico, Missouri. She spent many years working for several EMS agencies as an EMT-B including: Callaway…

Maekalah Haengkham, born April 15, 2005 was called to Heaven May 23, 2022. Our beloved “baby” of the family. Although taken away from us so soon, she taught everyone around her how to love unconditionally during those 17 precious years she spent with us. We may not see her again in this lifetime but for…

Judith (Judi) Louise Carl Parker, 80, of Overland Park Kansas, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by family members. She was born to the late Dorothy Virginia and Austin Ledon Carl on August 10, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Judi is survived by 2 children: Adam Lee Parker and wife Jennifer,…

Robert Vernon Ply of Raytown, Missouri, age 81, and known to most as “Bobby” went home to be with his Lord and the Love of his life Peggy Ply on May 18, 2022. Bobby was born August 13, 1940 in McAllen Texas and raised in Mission, Texas. At Mission High School he grew into a…

James Peak, 71, of Holden, Missouri, passed away May 17, 2022, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. He is survived by daughter, Heather McAdams, and son, Corey Peak and four grandchildren;  sisters, Carol Slocum, Elizabeth Barton, Margaret Bagwell, and Brenda Peak, and brother, Joseph Peak. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Peak, grandson…

Norton Okell Hickman, III “Norty”, 50, of Raytown, MO passed away May 22, 2022 at St. Luke’s East Hospital from Heart Disease. A casual memorial gathering will be held from 10am-12pm on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Norton, III was born on December…

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mary I. Smith, our loving and one of a kind grandmother, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Mary I. Smith, 71, of Mexico, Mo passed away on May 13, 2022 at Pin Oaks Nursing Center. Ms. Smith was born January 3, 1951 in Centralia,…

Brent Steven Cady, 34, of Kansas City, MO passed away on May 18th, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 27th from 3 to 5pm at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, 64133. Brent was born on December 18, 1987 in Oxnard, CA. As a military dependent, he…

Robert Warren Taylor, 53, was born in St Petersburg, Fl to Jacqueline L. and Glenn E. Taylor. He passed away at KU Medical Center on May 17, 2022. He was a member of the Braymer Christian Church. He graduated from Braymer High School in 1987 after which he enlisted in the Army. He served his…

Randy Dean Lett, 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 15th, 2022. Services for Randy will be Tuesday May 24th, 2022, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Randy’s Funeral will follow soon after, starting at 3:00 PM. If…

Albert Leo Bentele, 82, of Independence, MO passed away on May 8th, 2022. Leo is survived by his daughter, Kim (Bentele) Fischer of Lee’s Summit, son, Randy and Cindy (Johnston) Bentele of Olathe, KS and the grandchildren he adored, Danielle Fischer of Phoenix, AZ, Bethany (Bentele) and Cory Peterson, and their child Lydia (great grandchild)…

Raymond Dean George, 32 passed away April 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.

Mark Christopher Jones, age 48, passed away May 12, 2022, in Independence, MO. Memorial Service will be private. Mark was born December 13, 1973, in Kansas City, MO. He spent most of his career as a service technician in the motorcycle/ATV industry. He could fix almost anything and had the amazing ability to just wing…