Mary Ann (Pippins) DeFreece, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. The funeral service will be held the following morning at…
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Marvin L. Rogers, retired professor of political science and indefatigable world traveler, died from natural causes at age 88, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at home, in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by his family. In Marvin’s words, his life was shaped by three passions: parenting, teaching, and trying to help others. He was born on October…
Read MoreLinda Sue Farmer Casey died on April 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Linda was born January 26, 1965, the daughter of W.D. (Buck) Farmer and Betty Sue Thompson Farmer. Linda spent most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a certified EMT and a graduate of…
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Colene Cords was a loving wife and a wonderful, adoring mother. She was born in El Dorado, KS. After facing a long battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and two daughters on April 20, 2021 at the young age of 51. Colene grew up in a very loving family. Her…
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Geraldine Atkins, 79, Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 26, 2021. Mabel Davie “Geraldine” (Williams) Atkins was born in St. Louis, MO to Atlean and Evently Williams on December 14, 1941. Geraldine graduated from St. Louis, MO, Sumner High School 1958. And started her family. She served as a faithful servant of Jehovah for over…
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Jerry Eaton, 74, of Overland Park KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Jerry was born on July 8, 1946, to Jack and Beulah Eaton in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Raytown High school in 1964. Jerry had a carpet cleaning business in Branson, MO. Family was important to Jerry and he loved…
Read MoreVicki Jo Wolfe, 72, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on April 22, 2021. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Anna Lever. Vicki was a long time resident of Raytown, Missouri. She graduated Raytown South High School. Her mother and father were two of the six original people who started…
Read MoreAlfred Wayne Sims, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 27, 2021. He was an avid trucker and NASCAR fan. Alfred loved motor cycles, horses, and was always up for Dominos. He was preceded in death by: parents, Eugene Sims and Ada Beatrice Sims; three brothers, Lenard, Kenneth, and Richard Sims. Survivors include: daughter,…
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Matthew Oliver Babin, 41, of Jefferson City passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, at River City Living Community. Matthew was born September 15, 1979, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Stephen D. Babin and Julia A. (Oliver) Babin. Matthew was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as an infant, but never let his disability dampen…
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Patricia “Pat” Horton, 76, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on April 23, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan 17, 1945 to her late parents John Ferrell and Alice Agnes Larkin in Lexington, Missouri. She grew up in Lexington with her siblings, Ann, Mike, Tim and Tere. Pat…
Read MoreKeith Alan Musgrave, 67, Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away April 22, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the La Quinta Inn of Blue Springs, 3402 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Keith was born March 24, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to Delbert E. and Betty J.…
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Robert Lee Potter, 70 of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away April 19, 2021 at Pleasant Hill, MO. Robert L. Potter was born to Hershel E. Potter and Lottie M. Potter (nee Bost) on October 9th, 1951 in Kansas City, MO. . Bob was a barber for many years servicing those in Blue Spring, MO and…
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Luther M. Rhodes, 73, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away April 6, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Health &Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO. Luther was a devoted son, very close to his mother Gladys and father Joed. He loved to…
Read MoreR. Irene West, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on Sunday, April 18th after an extended illness. Irene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was loved so much by her family and she loved them even more. It would be wrong to say that Irene lost her battle because she…
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Our precious mother, Linda “Sue” Brown passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Sue was born October 6, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. Sue Devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She never wanted to be the center of attention, so her services will be private for the immediate family only. She was preceded…
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Maxine D. Brown, 95, of Independence, Missouri passed peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 23, at Oak Hill Cemetery, East Pine Street in Butler, Missouri. Maxine was born on August 18, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri. She worked for the Research Seed…
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Jeblin (Jeb) Matthew Godwin was born July 4, 1977 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to Terry and Marla Godwin. He left this life and crossed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2021. At the tender age of 5, Jeb surrendered his life back to his Creator, Savior and Lord, Jesus…
Read MoreTerri Linn Bishop, 62, of Columbia, Missouri passed away April 18, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital. In her final moments, she had her daughters by her side playing sounds of her beloved doggies. She was an operating room nurse at the University of Missouri Hospital and her co-workers fought so hard to help…
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Kathryn Lou Scudder, 69, passed away April 4, 2021. Kathryn Lou Scudder was born on November 8, 1951 in Novarro County Texas. She was adopted around the age of 6 by Dr. C.W. Scudder and Bertha Lyle Scudder who were loving parent to her until their passing. Kathy graduated from Tarleton University in Texas in…
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William Fred Cunningham, Jr., age 74, a lifelong Columbia resident, passed away April 14, 2021, at South Hampton Place, ending his battle with cancer. Bill was born February 20, 1947 to Anna Kassman and William Fred Cunningham. They preceded him in death, as did his cherished baby son, Terry Lynn. Bill graduated from Hickman High…
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