Emil Leon James

October 31, 2022

Emil Leon James, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 3, 2022 quietly in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease at The Groves Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Friday, October 21, 2022 in the Deerfield Cemetery, in Deerfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the…

William J. Ray

October 31, 2022

?William J. Ray, 88, of Grandview, MO passed away October 26, 2022 at Wilmington, NC from a stroke. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, November 4, 2022 at Forest Hills and Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. William was born January 31, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He grew up in the Rosedale area…

Duane Venay Jenkins

October 31, 2022

Duane Venay Jenkins, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on October 27, 2022. He was 87 years old. Services will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Visitation will be held from 9-11am. Funeral immediately following at 11am. To view the memorial service live, click HERE.…

Wesley Allen Miller

October 31, 2022

Wesley Allen Miller, 44, passed away on October 18, 2022 at St. Luke’s hospital in Kansas City after a short illness. Wes will be very missed by all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered by his infectious smile and larger-than-life laugh! He also loved animals of any kind and rescued many including…

Michael “Mike” Searcy

October 29, 2022

Michael Todd Searcy, 47 of Raytown, Missouri passed away October 22, 2022, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday November 2, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Michael “Mike” was born March 14, 1975, in…

Jack D Runer

October 28, 2022

Jack D Runer, 69, of Raytown, MO died October 18,2022 in Columbia, MO. Born May 2,1953 in Iola, KS to Harvey Earl Runer and Mima Lou Weddle.  He attended Silver Lake High School and served 9 and a half years in the United States Marine Corp.  He was also an AT&T Operator for 10 years. …

Harry “Bud” William Brashear Jr.

October 28, 2022

Harry “Bud” William Brashear Jr. of Independence, Missouri passed October 22, 2022.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri, Monday October 31, 2022. Mr. Brashear was born June 21, 1930, in Picher, Oklahoma. Harry was a Marine Korean War Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his…

David Long

October 27, 2022

David Long, 57, of Odessa, MO passed away September 28, 2022. He was born June 13, 1965 in Richmond, MO to Jerry and Benay Long. He was a dry wall finisher for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all riding his motorcycles. David is survived by sons Spencer A. and James…

Cheryl Lynn Carlson

October 27, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Carlson, 67, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away early at home on September 2nd, 2022. Cheryl’s family is planning a celebration of her life. She was preceded in death by Paternal and Maternal grandparents, Father William J. Johnson, Mother June D. Johnson, Brother Clifford J. Johnson. Survivors include: daughters, Kjesten Fiducia (Ed) and…

Mary E. Ethridge

October 27, 2022

Mary E. Ethridge, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2022, at 1:11pm.  She was born May 10, 1946, to Glenn and Alice Schmidt in Independence, Missouri and married James M. Ethridge on August 30, 1965.  She was preceded in death by her husband and both of her parents.  Survivors include her children,…

Douglas Jackson

October 27, 2022

Douglas Jackson, 70, of Olathe, Kansas passed away October 17, 2022. He was born June 14, 1952 to Dr. Victor and Willie (Marie) Jackson in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Medical Technology, then returned to Pittsburg State graduating in 1992 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.…

Dorothy Lea Haggard

October 25, 2022

Dorothy Lea Haggard, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully with her family and angels by her side on October 22nd, 2022. Visitation will be held from 12-1pm with Funeral Services immediately following, on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133. Burial at Newcomer’s…

Jack Lee Cates

October 24, 2022

Jack Lee Cates, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away October 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri from a massive stroke. A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church (9621 East 38th Terrace. Kansas City, MO 64133.) Visitation is from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.…

Beverly Lynn Perkins

October 24, 2022

Beverly Lynn Perkins, 85, of Columbia Missouri passed away on October 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Columbia Missouri on July 16th, 1937 to Ralph and Opal Dingman who precede her in death. Beverly attended Hickman High School and graduated from there in 1955.  She then attended Columbia College where she earned her bachelor’s degree.…

Barbara A. Sellers

October 23, 2022

Barbara A. Sellers of Independence, MO (formally of Kansas City, KS) passed away October 17, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1935, to Charles and Margaret Barnhardt. She was raised in Kansas City and graduated from East High School in 1953. Barbara worked for Sears at Tower Plaza for 24 years before retiring in…

Cynthia Ann Henshaw (Cindi)

October 21, 2022

Cynthia Ann Henshaw (Cindi), age 63, passed away on October 17, 2022. Cindi was born on February 19, 1959 to William (Bill) and Agnes Main. She was a 1977 graduate of William Chrisman high school.  She worked at several pharmaceutical companies through the years including McPike, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen and was a customer service representative…

John R. Matthies

October 20, 2022

John R. Matthies, 59, of Olathe, KS passed away October 17, 2022. Celebration of life will held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Shaddow Glenn County Club, 26000 Shaddow Glenn Dr. Olathe, KS 66061. John was born on January 21, 1963 in Cumberland, Maryland. John graduated from Shawnee Mission East H.S. in 1981. After…

Wesley Allen Miller

October 20, 2022

Wesley Allen Miller, 44, of Overland Park, KS passed away October 18, 2022. Wes was born February 17, 1978 in Dubuque, IA. He was preceded in death by: mother, Dianna L. Miller. Survivors include: father, Eldon L. Miller; brother, Justin M. Miller (wife Hilary); nieces, Ashlynn and Kate; sister, Jessica L. Soutter (husband Shane); nieces,…

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Fleetwood

October 20, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Fleetwood, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 12, 2022. Visitation will be 9am, followed by a Celebration of Life at 10am, Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. If you are unable to attend, you may click on the following…

William Byrd

October 20, 2022

William Byrd, 73, of Stuart, Florida, passed away October 14, 2022 in Overland Park, KS from lung cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6pm, Friday, November 11, 2022 at Lake Shawnee Shelter House #6, in Topeka, Kansas. William was born on June 2, 1949 in Washington, DC to Harold and Sue Byrd.…