Tamera Sue O’Dowd, (Tammy) Born January 22, 1962, passed away at her home on July 21st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Tammy was born at Independence Regional in Independence MO. Throughout her life, she was an active and beloved member of the Sunshine and Rainbow centers. Her involvement and contributions to these…

Karen Kay Kemper, 79, born May 27, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 24, 2024.  Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey sr. and Mildred (Holmes) Kemper. She is survived by her loving son, Blake Skole, former husband, Will Skole, “Adopted son” Raul Lopez, (Sandra), brother Harvey Kemper, jr., nephew,…

Dr. Todd S Jones, DC, FASA, FIAMA, Dip. Ac, CCSP, DACBN, 58 of Blue Springs, MO died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, after experiencing a sudden cardiac event on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. He was born November 13, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Raytown High School in 1984. Learning has been a priority…

Austin Coker, aged 30, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Austin was born on June 16, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri. Austin is survived by his Mother, Azsure Dee (Coker) Alderson; Father, Derek Clark; daughter, Addison Lynn; his siblings; Alyssa, Dallas, Paige, Mattison and Morgan; grandparents, Delores Clark, Charles Coker, Kathy…

Sandra (Sandy) Cox-Esmahan, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, MO with close family by her side on July 31, 2024. Born on June 25, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Sandy co-owned and operated…

Linda Joy Chapman age 75, of Kansas City, KS. passed away on July 30th, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society located at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, Missouri 64133, on Friday, August 9th. Visitation will be from 10Am-11Am, followed by funeral services at 11am. She will be laid to…

Terry Michael Austin, age 79, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, with his family by his side. Born on October 31, 1944 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Franklin C. Austin and Juanita Fay (Byrne) Austin. Terry graduated from William Chrisman High…

Gayle Wendell Gunn, 91, of Blue Springs, MO went to his eternal home in Heaven at 4:20pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Wendell was born on November 25, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in his family’s home. He attended East High School and in 1952 dropped out and…

Frances Darlene “Dee” Stephens (née Skaggs), aged 84, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on May 19, 1940, in Huzzah, Crawford County, Missouri, Dee was a beloved mother, artist, and businesswoman. She inspired many with her creative spirit and willingness to share her knowledge of art, cooking, gardening, decorating, antiques,…

Laura (Flo) Hembree 91, of Kansas City, Mo passed away July 31, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Heartland Funeral Home, Raytown MO. Visitation will be held 10:00 am Aug. 6 before the service. Ms. Hembree was born July 18 1933 in…

With deep sorrow, we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Scotty R. Thurman II on July 20th, 2024. Born on December 13th, 1977, in Independence, MO, to Scotty Thurman and Nancy Eberle, Scotty was a proud father, a loving brother, a cherished son, and a loyal friend to many. His unexpected departure has left…

Murray L. Nolte, 73, (formerly of Warsaw, Missouri), of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. Murray was born on December 1, 1950, to Murray and Marty Nolte in Kansas City, Missouri.  On May 29, 1970, he married Kittie Pipkin of Kansas City, Missouri, and she…

Michael Don Chauvin, 69, Olathe, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Family and close friends will attend a Celebration of his life at a private venue. Michael was born May 18, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, where he was also raised, the son of Robert and Ruth (Tomlin) Chauvin. Growing up he created…

Charles Michael “Mike” Osenton, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away July 25, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10:00 Saturday, August 17, 2024 with celebration of life at 11:00 at Lane Avenue Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Osenton was born April 9, 1953 at Ft. Scott, Kansas. He graduated form Raytown South High…

Willa Eastman, born on July 7, 1949, peacefully passed away on July 25, 2024. Willa’s life was marked by dedication, compassion, and a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. A proud graduate of Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Histologic Technique, Willa began her career with ten years of devoted service in a veterinarian office, where…

Steven Glyn Mossman, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by family in Eldon, Missouri. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, humor, and unwavering love. Born on November 23rd, 1951 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to parents…

James E. Hahn passed away July 21, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Perryville, Missouri, on February 10, 1954. He enjoyed fishing with his wife, Leola and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Leola; son Michael Hahn and daughter Ellen Wilder; three brothers Wayne, Larry, and Tommy; along with several…

Randy Bryant, 60, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away July 22,2024 peacefully at home. Randy was born December 22, 1963 in Santa Cruz, California. His love and passion for cars allowed him to become one of the best mechanics around, working at Certified Transmission the past 11 years. He never gave up, always found the solution.…