Anne Lucille (Meyer) Will, 78, beloved daughter, mother, grand-mother and friend, passed away Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, with her family by her side. Anne, the oldest of four children, was born March 29th, 1943, in Steele City, NE to Orvel and Lucille Meyer. She was raised on the family farm…

Vicki Rachelle Hedberg (Yarmark) – 66, of Lee’s Summit Missouri passed away peacefully in the home on October 22, 2021, with her husband, daughter, and stepdaughter by her side. Vicki grew up in Raytown and attended Raytown South High School where she graduated in 1973. She then went on to Northwest Missouri State in Maryville…

Opal G Long, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 20th, 2021, in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold & Olive Skaggs, brother Dwight Skaggs, husband Cecil M Long Jr, and son Jimmie W Long. Opal is survived by her daughter-in-law Virginia Long, grandson Michael Long, granddaughter Nicole Starnes…

Lynda L. Carty, 63, of Independence, MO passed away October 19, 2021. Lynda was born December 13, 1957 in Independence, MO. She was a telephone operator at Southwestern Bell for 25 years. She was preceded in death by: mother, Betty Jean Mann; father, Robert Lee Mann; grandmother, Willie May Ward; and Grandfather, Gilbert Ward all…

Velma Dalton, 75, of Grandview passed away October 20, 2021. Memorial services were held at 9:00am, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Velma was born May 22, 1946 in Gravois Mills, MO. She was preceded in death by: both parents, Dink Merriott and Nora Peterson; siblings, Robert Merriott and…

Deborah Perz, 65, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away from natural causes on October 28th, 2021 at Ascension Living. Debbie was born August 12, 1956 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to parents John and Lucy Perz. Debbie lived for the weekends spent with her good friends or “the girls”. The girls-trips to NYNY & Vegas were the most recent. The many laughing memories…

Siripon Sheldon of Kansas City, MO passed away on October 18, 2021.

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Pagenkopf, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2021, at the age of 84. Bonnie was born on August 23, 1937, to Homer and Gail Kipling in Dallas City, Illinois. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Verna Klein, Irene Ludlum, and Betty Kipling, brother Homer Kipling Jr., …

Dennis Smith, 61, of  Deepwater, MO,  passed away October 14, 2021. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Dennis came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Dennis was born Kansas City, Missouri. Dennis graduated from Lee’s Summit High…

Brenda Louise Peterson, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on October 15th, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House. Ms. Peterson was born December 29th, 1960 to parents Gene and Claudia Jameson. Brenda was preceded in death by her Parents, Brother; Butch Jameson of Kansas City, MO, Sons; Toby Jameson of Kansas City, MO and Ricky…

Peggy Gulotta (Clara Margaret Ushman McGee Gulotta), born in Springfield, IL, passed away quietly in her sleep on October 5th, 2021 at her home in Kansas City, MO where she lived with her youngest son and daughter-in-law, David and Tammy. Peggy had been employed by the State of Missouri for 23 years as a Job…

Jeffrey Wade “Spanky” Cunningham, 62, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away October 12, 2021.  Friends may visit with the family Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 11:oo followed by a celebration of his life, 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. A live stream link: Jeff Cunningham LIVE…

Amanda Chrisman, 38 of Mayview, MO passed away October 5th at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. Amanda was born August 30, 1983 in Kansas City, MO. Amanda was a very caring person and was known to put everyone before herself. She was the type of person that would give you the shirt off…

Billie Lee Organ November 2nd, 1941 – September 20th, 2021 On Monday, September 20th 2021 the world lovingly said goodbye to Billie Lee Organ. Billie was a world class drummer and a long time luminary of the Kansas City music scene. He was a loving father and an exceedingly wonderful man. Few have ever possessed…

Pedro Joaquin Carmona, 81, passed peacefully in his Independence home on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Pedro was born September 27, 1940, in Mendoza, Argentina. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Pilar Carmona; brothers, Enrique Carmona, Manuel Carmona, Jose “Pepe” Carmona; sisters, Rita Raquel Carmona and Maria…

(Velma) Jean Schmitz, of Independence, MO passed away October 8, 2021 at The Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30-11:00. Velma Jean…

Joyce Ann Loveall, 71, of Henley, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1950; a daughter of the late Jess and Flossie Smith. Joyce was united in marriage to Jerry Loveall on August 5, 1967 in Hartsburg. Joyce loved her family and especially spending time with…