Tuesday March 23, 2021, Charles Newman Starke Sr., beloved husband, dad, grandpa, son, uncle and friend passed away at the age of 61.  Newman was born on August 1, 1959 to Charles and Zella Starke.  On September 2, 1978, Newman married Karen. Newman graduated with an Associates of Science Pre-Engineering Degree in 2010 from Lincoln…

Joseph William McGinness, 50, passed away March 21, 2021 in Independence Mo. He was born May 13, 1970 to Anita Heisman and Jonathan Dee McGinness. Joe had the kindest and most loving heart. In words of his aunt, Joe didn’t have a lot of materialist things but he had what no one could buy with…

On Sunday, March 14th, 2021, Larry Alan “LWood” Wood, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 61. LWood was born February 25th, 1960 in Vancouver, Washington to Clyde “Woody” and Twyla (Entsminger) Wood. LWood started and finished his schooling in North Kansas City, MO graduating from NKC High School in 1978.…

Edmundo “Chico” Alfredo Chacon Jr, age 52, of Kansas City, Missouri departed this earth on March 22, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021. A funeral service will follow the visitation and begin at 7:00 PM at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge…

Sammy Scott Magruder was born in Fayette, Missouri on February 9, 1929. He went home on March 17, 2021. He graduated from Fayette High School where he was a proud member of the FFA along with other activities. He served honorably for 4 years in the Naval Reserves and 2 years in the US Army.…

December 26, 1948 – March 16, 2021 Wyvon “Pops” Nelson Poston, Kansas City, Missouri was born on December 26, 1948 to Wilma (Shipman) Poston and Clarence Poston. He passed on March 16, 2021 at KC VA Hospital. Funeral services will be held March 25, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd,…

William Harrison Nixon, III, 50, of Kingsville, Missouri formerly Raytown, Missouri passed away March 15, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Mark & Michelle’s home, 25104 S Blinker Light Rd. Harrisonville, MO.   William was born on February 25, 1971 in…

Rebecca A. Myers, 43, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on March 17, 2021 from complications with diabetes. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri, 64133. Click to view live stream…

Ronnie Eugene Hollowell, Sr. Birth 6-19-1950 Death 3-19-2021 We are sad to announce that on the 19th of March, 2021, we had to say goodbye to Ronnie Hollowell Sr. of Lee’s Summit, Mo, formerly North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by parents Eugene Walter Hollowell and Zeda Ransom Hollowell. and sister-in-law Michelle Hollowell…

Joseph Wray, 58, of Independence, Missouri passed away March 13,2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center with family at his side. He was a small business owner and hard, dedicated worker for many years. His greatest joy was being Papa to his grandkids. He leaves his Fiance, Donna; son, Joshua; daughter, Jacque; 4 grandkids, Brycen, Jessa, Averie,…

Russel (Rusty) L. Arnold, 79, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away March 18, 2021 at NKC hospital. Russel was employed at Missouri Pacific Truck Lines for 35 years, retiring in 1995. He was a proud Teamster of Local # 41. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to the lake, and riding his Harley Davidson with…

After a very brief battle with stage 4 lung cancer and pneumonia, Mark E. Spicer has been lifted up to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed on March 17, 2021 at University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) in Kansas City, KS with his loving wife by his side, and family remotely…

Daniel Joseph Biron was known by everyone as Danny. He hated being called Daniel. Danny had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever met. He was the most thoughtful and caring person. Always thinking about everyone else first. He was always buying things for people no matter how big or small. He would just…

Richard L McCracken of Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021. A memorial service will be held some time later. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen. He is survived by four children and their spouses, and five grandchildren.

Laura Susan Deneke of Columbia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 9, just a bit shy of her 70th birthday. Unassuming and selfless, Laura would never admit to being anyone special, but all whose lives she touched would disagree. Several years after graduating from SMSU in Springfield, Missouri, Laura returned to Columbia, spending most of her working…

Cynthia (Betts) Turner, 72, Liberty, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cindy was born in Fort Ord, California to Helen and George Betts, she grew up with 2 brothers George and John Betts. She married Larry Turner on August 8, 1970. Cindy received her bachelors degree from the University…

Chris Lavern Grafton, age 70, of Greenwood, Missouri passed away March 14, 2021 at home. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Mo 64133. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 at…

Lawanna B. (Schultz) Andrews, 85, of Raytown, MO passed away on March 7, 2021. She was born May 31, 1935, in Neillsville, WI the daughter of Harvey and Clara (Riphenberg) Schultz. Lawanna is survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by…

Robert Carver October 11, 1940 – March 6, 2021 Robert Carver, our beloved husband, father & grandfather, of Kansas City, Kansas, left us gently and peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He loved his family deeply and provided for all with his 42 year career at St. Gobain/Certainteed. He is survived by: wife of 37…