Diana Lea Poe Norton, 52 yrs old, of Raytown MO, passed away on 12/22/2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded by Family. Diana, known to family as Di Di, was born on June 16, 1969, to William J. And Connie I Poe, in Kansas City MO. She graduated at Lee’s Summit High School in 1988.…

Henry Noel Morphew, 24, passed away December 17, 2021 He was born August 1, 1997 Survived by loving parents and younger brother in the home and extended family. Henry was full of life and expressed his love for animals from a young age, raising turtles and spending time with his dogs Kodak and Ruby. Henry’s…

JULIE ANN LARSON 8/17/1959 – 12/19/2021 Born in Des Moines IA to Helen Cox Larson and Virgil Larson, Julie was a sweet child with an adventurous streak. Julie graduated from Hoover High School in Des Moines and later received software certifications that made her an invaluable employee. Julie loved deeply and asked for little. Her…

Anna G. Stickley, 83, of Kansas City MO passed away on December 12, 2021.  No services are scheduled at this time. Anna was born in 1938 in Sanger, CA and lived in Huntsville, MO.  A highly religious lady who cared about anyone, Anna was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists Church and graduated from…

Barbara J. Garza said her final farewell on the morning of Monday the 20th of December 2021. She left this world as gracefully as she lived in it, peacefully passing at her daughter Malinda Garza’s home. God definitely broke the mold when Barbara was born to the late Vander and Mabel Lambert on October 1st,…

Damon R. Pettis, 32, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday December 19th, 2021. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Damon attended school at Smith Cotton and worked at Tyson and Sedalia Stripping after graduation. He spent his free time attending services at Community of Christ, tinkering with cars and electronics, playing games with his friends, listening to…

Michael Franklin Scott, 69, born August 15th 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away December 19th, 2021 at his home in Raytown, Missouri. His family will respect his request of a private memorial of immediate family and forgo a formal service. Michael was a very generous and giving person. He loved to travel, and take…

Carol Lee Thompson, 71, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away December 16, 2021. Carol is currently in the care of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. A Celebration of Life will take place Monday, December 27th from 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133.

James “Jim” Frank Rogers, 77, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away 11 December 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital.  He was born February 15, 1944 in Hastings, Michigan to Paul and Nina Rogers.   He married his loving wife Lawanda in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1995 and she continues to live in the house Jim built,…

Mildred “Milly” P. Jokerst, 85, of Marshall, MO passed away December 14, 2021. Memorial services will take place at a later date at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, MO. Milly was born January 5, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and needle-work. Milly also enjoyed shopping, coffee with friends, and helping others. Survivors include:3 children: Ellen…

William Leo Pflieger, 89, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away December 15, 2021. He was born October 26, 1932 in Ohio. William was a Korean War veteran and was married to Jo (Osborne) Pflieger. He received a doctorate in ichthyology and worked for many years as a fishery biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He…

Sweet Jenna was lifted to a higher place on December 14, 2021, at 9:22 am.  Due to complications from Covid 19 at Research Medical Center, KCMO. Graveside Services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. 64138 “The Crucifixion Garden” December 20th at 1:00pm Jenna was born on March 18th, 2003, in Wichita…

Margaret Ann Sellars (“Maggie”), 67, of Independence, Missouri, passed away December 10, 2021. She was born November 29, 1954 to Mark Robert and Esther Elizabeth Sellars in Kansas City, Missouri. Margaret was a vivacious, stubborn lady who made everyone feel comfortable in her presence and loved to have a good time. She fiercely loved her…

Juanita P. Athenas, 96, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 8, 2021.  Services for her will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society on Friday, December 17, 2021.  The visitation begins at 1pm and the funeral service begins at 2pm. JUANITA ATHENAS LIVE STREAM LINK Juanita was born on December 12, 1924…

Carol Jean McGinnis, 55, Raytown, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 10, 2021.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday, December 17, 2021, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 at Heartland Cremation & Burial…

Beverly A. Shadwick, 77, of Boonville, Missouri passed away surrounded by her family Thursday, December 9, 2021 at home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Beverly A. Shadwick was born April 25, 1944, the daughter of Walter and Leona Johns. Beverly worked as a CNA most of her adult life…

James Bedsaul, 74, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his daughters home in Blue Springs, from complications from life’s B.S. Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Friday, January 7, 2022 at Bobby Bakers Lounge, Waldo, MO. James was born, February 13, 1947 in Kansas City, KS. James…

Michael Slayton Ermey, 76, of Lee’s Summit, MO, died at home on Dec. 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, 64133, with visitation from 6:00PM – 7:00PM and memorial service, starting at 7:00…

Robert (Bob) Blackmon, 59, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away December 7, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, Missouri. Bob was born March 28, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank and Martha Blackmon. Bob ‘s final resting place will…