Phillip Lee Brown, 65, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on July 8, 1960, in Austin, Texas, to Dorothy Ann Brown and B.J. Brown. Phillip is preceded in death by his father, B.J. Brown. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Ann Brown of Dallas, Texas; his life…

Barbara Ann Chaplin passed away Saturday, March 21st after a 6 year battle with cancer. She was at home and surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Dayton Ohio on March 24th, 1943 to Edward and Margaret Helm. She lived in Dayton with her older brother, Edward, and sister Alma until their parents divorced.…

David Eugene Minshall, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1955, in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam war era. Dave was a dedicated, loving, compassionate, tenacious, and headstrong man who lived life very much on…

Edgar James Breda Sr., age 94, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026. Edgar was born on July 21, 1931, to Joseph Breda and Marzelie Tauzin Breda in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Edgar graduated from St. Mary’s High School in May 1948, and attended Northwestern State in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He…

Sandra “Sandie” Anne Gaines 70, passed away peacefully Monday March 16th 2026 among husband, daughter, and son. A beloved wife and husband Robert “Bob”, daughter Melissa “Missy”, and son Robert II “Bobby”. Sandie was born April 7th to the Owen Family of 7 siblings. She attend Loretto High School Class of ’73. Sandie first met…

William Benjamin “Bill” Sherman March 24, 1948 – March 7, 2026 William “Bill” Benjamin Sherman, 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, at 8:49 a.m., surrounded by love, with his daughter by his side and his wife holding his hand. Bill had a deep love for music and spent…

Michael “Mike” Joseph Cosgrove, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away March 6, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 31, 1949, and is preceded in death by his parents John J. and Mary Catherine Cosgrove. Mike grew up in Kansas City and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic grade school. He graduated from…

William (Bill) Edward Branch, 85, was called to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026. Bill was born on May 19, 1940, in Hams Prairie, Missouri, to Edward “Bud” Hall Branch and Marian Estelle (Dolman) Branch. On February 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dotty” Dean Oliver, who preceded him in…

James Phillip Bernhard was born on February 11, 1951, in Hollywood, California. It is with a heavy heart we announce James passed away on March 5, 2026, at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park. As a child he lived in National City, California with his mother and siblings until he met his wife, Marie King-Bernhard…

Sherry Marie Cramer, 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Sherry was born January 22, 1959, in Independence, Missouri, to William and Betty Marie Reed Biggs. Sherry graduated from William Chrisman High School. She spent most of her life in the Independence area and was proud to call it home. Sherry was…

Betty King, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 17, 1944, to Russell and Dorothy Pence and went home to the lord peacefully on March 16, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Dorothy Pence; her husband,…

Louise Marie (Deiter) Glotzbach, 98, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, educator, lifelong learner, and devoted Catholic of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on July 31, 1927, to George Thomas Deiter and Golda Katherine (Davis) Deiter, Louise was the fourth of eight children in Vera, Kansas. She described her childhood…

Darrel Dwyane Delameter, 68, Independence, Missouri, passed away March 13, 2026.  A memorial gathering will be held 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. He was born December 3rd, 1957 in Independence Missouri to George and Dorothy Delameter. He was the…

Donald Lee Stewart, Sr., 89, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 26, 2026. Donald was born on January 4, 1937, to Jesse Leroy Stewart and Sylvia Marie Nichols. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Carol; his son, Donald Jr.; and…

Samuel Alvarado Elias, de 65 años, de Kansas City, Missouri, falleció en paz el 8 de marzo de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia.   Samuel nació el 7 de Agosto de 1960 en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, donde creció junto a sus seis hermanos. Pasó sus primeros años rodeado de familia, creando fuertes lazos…

Robert Glenn Baker of Blue Springs, MO passed away on March 7, 2026 while in the care of Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on December 4, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jerry Kenneth and Oleta Underdown Baker. Bob retired from Sam’s Club after a 25 year career. He was a member of…

Karen Colleen Reams (Jennings), 69, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Paris, Missouri. Karen was born on January 22, 1957, to Valeska Jennings Jr. and LaVern Jennings (Neal), who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Sturgeon R-V School. Karen was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,…

Brenda Sharp, 97, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Brenda was born on July 11, 1928, in Nottingham, England, where she was raised. During World War II, she studied clothing design at Nottingham College of Art before later switching to business school and beginning a career as a legal secretary. She…

Cheryl (Dugan) Seymour December 30, 1962 – December 14, 2025 Cheryl L. Seymour, 62, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Reba and Guy Dugan, her grandson Travis, and nephew Nicholas Dunham. Cheryl had a gift for joy. She could become excited at the…

Phyllis Jean (Terhune) Hood passed away on Tuesday, March 10, at the Healthcare Resort of Leawood, due to complications resulting from a stroke. She was 89, just two months shy of her 90th birthday. Phyllis was born in New York to Carl “Terry” Terhune and Rosalie Jean (Ruffino) Terhune. She was the firstborn of four…