David Lee McGee Sr. began his journey on February 10, 1937 in Woodbine, Iowa. Born to Helen Farber and Elmer Glenn McGee, he was a brother to three sisters, Joan Blanchett, Sheila Yaws and Becky Krost. David, also known as “Dave” attended Santa Barbara High School in California and Central High School in Nebraska. He…

Joseph Edward Whitesell, 39, of Independence, Missouri passed away May 23, 2021. Joseph was born March 2,1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. Joseph also loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by mother, Darlene Louise Runyon. Survivors include: father, Terry Runyon; sister, Victoria Runyon; children,…

Sally A. McPheeters, 71, of Thompson, Missouri, passed away at her home on June 1, 2021. No traditional services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Sally was born on May 2, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She retired from Hubbell Power Systems after 34 years of service.…

Charlotte Yvonne Lounce was born July 29, 1963 to Ozell Newble and Earnestine Jones in Memphis, TN. In the early 1970’s, her family moved to Kansas City, MO where she received most of her formal education and graduated from Dela Salle Education Center. Charlotte was the life of the party and loved her family. She was…

Cecilia“Ceil” Tamika Gomez was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1973 to Purnell C. Ham and Gertrude E. Ham, she was the youngest of their five children. Cecilia stood strong and steadfast until the angel of God said “come and rest” on 17 May 2021 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was preceded in death…

Leona Mae Brewer, 92, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away June 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri, with family visitation beginning at 10:00am. Leona is survived by…

James Olan Briegel, an 83 year old resident of Lone Jack, Missouri, died May 28, 2021 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. James was born on  October 29, 1937 near Spickard, Missouri, to Victor and Marie McCarty Briegel.  He was a graduate of Trenton High School in Trenton, Missouri.   He retired in 2000…

Dennis Dean Harris, 66, passed away on May 27 at North Kansas City Hospital. A visitation will be held 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM.  Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. He…

My Main Man Mel • Born James Melvin Wilson August 6th 1942 • Attended Raytown Schools Grades 1 – 12 • Western Electric…30 years • Jackson County Sheriff Deputy…5 years • Metro Squad…2 years • CWA Chief Union Stewart…5 years • Suburban Janitorial Owner…21 Years • Owned: 9 Boats 4 Tents 4 RV’s • Kansas…

Gildo “Ilde” Vargas, 67, passed away peacefully on the 27th of May, 2021 at his home in Osawatomie, KS. Ilde was preceded in death by his parents, Sotero and Luisa Vargas and three of his brothers; Juan Vargas, Bonafacio Vargas, and Ramon Vargas. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Teresa Vargas, his five…

Mary Gay Stephenson of Columbia, MO passed away on April 26, 2021 at her home. Mary Gay was born July 20, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Tanner Gay and Mayette Amos Stephenson. She was a pure force of nature; she lit up every room she entered with her vibrance, sense of style and remarkable…

Katherine M. Rowden, 76, Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 20, 2021. A visitation will be held from noon to 1:00 PM on Friday, May 28, 2021 followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. To view the service live please click here: Katherine Rowden LIVE

William James Lopez, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on May 26, 2021 at Liberty Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm-4pm Friday, June 11, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown Missouri. William was born July 4, 1954 in Parsons, Kansas. William had a very…

Richard K. Stewart passed on May 25,2021; he was 71 year’s old. Richard was born March 25, 1950 and was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Margaret Stewart. Richard graduated from the University of Kansas and taught school in Topeka, Kansas, and was coach of the gymnastics program during his teaching career. Richard…

Linda D. Monger, 72, of Independence, Missouri began a new journey on May 11, 2021. Linda Monger was born August 13, 1948 in Independence, Missouri to Cecil Clifford and Maxine Moore Hawkins. A lifelong resident of Independence, Missouri she graduated from Hiram Young High School. Shortly before meeting her first husband and father of three…

Robert E. Turner, Jr., 67, died May 22, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort. Mr. Turner (also known as Tuffy) was born April, 20, 1954 in Odessa, Mo to Dorothy Mayberry Lilliard and Robert Turner, Sr. Robert attended school in Odessa, MO. He continued his education at State Fair Community College and Central MO State University.…

Jack Conley, 90, the first and only president of Tehachapi’s local Sierra National Bank, passed away on May 18 in Independence, Missouri. Jack was a highly engaged, civic-minded and enthusiastic resident of Tehachapi for more than 30 years. His tireless support of Tehachapi and its people made him a popular and well-respected pillar of the…

Kevin Dewayne Golden was born February 10, 1966 to the union of the late Charles W. (1983) and Florence A. Golden (Crooks) in Springfield, Mass. He moved to Detroit, MI with family while still a young child. Kevin accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church. Kevin was educated in…

Togalei “Lei” Tapuai Pio was born on November 10, 1958 in American Samoa. She was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent most of her life until relocating to Independence, Missouri. She will be remembered by many for her dedication to family, outspoken and genuine personality, carefree persona, blunt sense of humor, onolicious cooking, and…