We are sad to announce the passing of our beautiful mother Hertha Maurine January Stephens of Kansas City Missouri. She died at the age of 81 on December 19, 2022. Hertha passed away surrounded by her loved ones. There are no words in the world to describe the amazing woman she was, but everyone that…

William Herbert Killen, 81, of Fulton, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home in the care of those who loved him on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.  William was born in Upland, Pa., on Sept. 1, 1941, to the late William and Violet Killen. He graduated from Girard College in Philadelphia in 1959, then graduated from…

Belinda Sifuentes, 72, of Kansas City, MO peacefully passed away with her family by her side on December 21, 2022. Visitation will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at…

Mary Lou Myers, 93, of Belton Missouri passed away December 16, 2022, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Mt Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Myers, twin sister Alice Sue Means, and…

Joe Earl Adams, 67, of Kansas City MO, passed away on December 16, 2022 at home with his daughter, Traci, by his side.  A memorial service for Joe will be held at a later date. Joe was born on June 18, 1955 in Amarillo, TX.  He served in the United States Air Force from January…

Dennis Ray Brayfield, 70, of Columbia, MO, passed away on December 15th, 2022 peacefully and surrounded by his daughters at home. Dennis was predeceased in death by his siblings: Cecil Jr.; Bill; Wilma; Mary; Myrtle; JoAnn; Pauletta; Jack; Allen; and Helen; as well as his parents: Viola (Lansdown); and Cecil Brayfield, and his spouse, Mary…

Bob was born in Cape Girardeau, MO, grew up in Clinton, MO, and graduated with a BA in Social Studies from Central Missouri State College (1956). Bob married JoAnn Elwell on May 27, 1956. He reported to the United States Army in June 1956. He was discharged as a Sergeant to the Reserve in July…

Kevin Duane Herd, 69, of Columbia passed away and entered into his eternal reward on December 17, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1953 in Joplin, Missouri the son of John and Pam Herd and raised in Carterville, Missouri. Kevin enjoyed a close-knit, loving childhood with his parents and his older sister, Zana. He…

Bobby Dean Wolfe, 71, of Raytown passed away December 15, 2022, at Research Hospital. Mr. Wolfe was born January 20, 1951, in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Bobby attended Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and was a proud graduate at Van Horn High School (Class of 1969). He studied at The General Motors Training Center and worked…

William Mitchell (Mitch) McClanahan passed away on December 14, 2022 at his residence in Overland Park, Kansas. Mitch was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 10, 1960. He moved to the Lake of the Ozarks with his family in 1976 and graduated from Camdenton High School in 1978. He returned to Overland Park Kansas…

Nelson Lee Stoneking Jr., 52, of Raymore, MO passed away at Kansas University Hospital on December 11, 2022. A Celebration of Life for Nelson will be held Tuesday December 20, 2022, from 3:00PM – 4:00PM at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, MO. If you are unable to attend the service, you may view…

Barbara Kline, 65, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 11, 2022 at Advent Health from cancer. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, December 16, 2022 at The Light KC, 10001 W 88th St Overland Park, KS 66212. Barbara was born June 12, 1957 in Paola, KS. She earned a beautician certification after highschool.…

Linda Sue Winkelman (DeCota) was born on April 10, 1947 in Norfolk Virginia. She passed away December 6, 2022. She was raised in San Diego and Moved to Kansas City in 1965 where she attained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from UMKC. She married Joseph DeCota in 1968 and lived in Blue Springs…

Frances Ann Coyle (Wolf), 83, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away December 11, 2022. She was born October 28, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Tony and Mary Wolf. Fran, Franny, Frances Coyle was a loving mother, wife, and friend to many. She was a hard working hair stylist that made thousands of friends throughout…

A look back at the life of Kevin Jerome Bratton. Professionally known as Young Kev. Kevin made his first appearance on earth August 24th. 1985. He was born to Nimwindlea and Brian Kevin Bratton, who were overjoyed to be welcoming their first son into the world. Kevin’s sister Luciana couldn’t wait to meet her baby…

Dolorese Eloise Pitts of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on December 10, 2022. She was 85 years old. Services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, on Monday, December 19. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am. Funeral immediately following at 11:00am to 12:00pm. Dolorese, known as…

Allie Marie (White) Meingasner passed away December 11, 2022 at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. A private celebration of life is to be determined at a later date. She had 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She married Roy Meingasner on June 16th, 1989. She came into the marriage with 4 children and gained 2 sons.…

Stephen Cunningham, 66, of Blue Springs, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Stephen fought a valiant, faith-filled battle with multiple myeloma and the symptoms it caused. Throughout the battle, he continued to rely on the Lord’s promises and spread the Gospel’s good news of our loving Savior, Jesus,…