​Mary Lee Holden, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away December 23, 2024 from breast cancer. Mary was born August 9, 1945 in Independence, MO. She worked at the Baptist Hospital, Research Hospital and lastly spent 30 years with Kansas City Power and Light. She was preceded in death by: brother, Gary Trenthan; son, Michael…

Debra Fay Barnard, 72, died on December 21, 2024. She was born December 17, 1952 to Donald and Esther Ryals in Kansas City, Kansas, the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from East High School where she excelled in both academics and athletics. While attending Rockhurst College, she met the love of her life, Thomas…

Vincent “Chachi” DePaul Alaniz Jr. born on October 31st, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas. He unexpectedly passed away on December 16th, 2024. Born to parents Vincent and Julia Alaniz, Sr. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys Fan and loved supporting the local Kansas City Chiefs/Royals. He was an Automotive Technician at Walmart for more than…

Morris Hugger Jr., age 55,  passed away on December 20, 2024. Born October 27, 1969, he was the beloved son of Catherine Hunter and stepson to the late Charles Robinson. A graduate from high school in Chicago, Illinois, where he was born, he lived his life with love and compassion. He had a deep love…

Ernest “Pete” L. Sherrow, 87, of Leawood, went home to The Lord on December 18, surrounded by the family he cherished. Pete was born in Laredo, Missouri to Earnest and Gladys Sherrow.  He came to Kansas City at the age of five and made the Kansas City area his permanent home.  He married Annette Sherrow in 1961 and they had two daughters Kathy and Alana.  He was the proud grandpa to his two granddaughters, Whitney and Lauren Estes who he more than cherished. They were what made him smile and be the most proud.  In 1964, Pete founded Accent Sales and Service with $500 and his pickup truck and grew it into the success it is today.  Through the business he made wonderful friends and business associates. He was a true leader and had several organizations he belonged to, but his true love was the Vanguard Men’s Group. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nehemías “Josué” Canales Caballero, who left this world on December 2, 2024, at the tender age of 25. Born on July 17, 1999, in Honduras, Josué lived his life filled with love and passion. Josué is survived by his beloved sister, Ana Raquel Canales…

Lisa A. Hayton, 52, passed away at her home in Blue Springs, Missouri on December 16, 2024. Lisa was a resilient, kind, and accepting woman. She had five children and frequently hosted “strays,” inviting their friends into her home for weekends, holidays, and sometimes longer reprieves. Lisa was a fierce protector, looking out for her…

Shirley A Schultz (Burleyson) of Kansas City, Missouri, passed December 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born July 11, 1945 to Boyd and Clara Burleyson. Shirley worked at Fuji Film for 25 years before her retirement. Shirley was married for 51 years to her soulmate, Ray who preceded her in death. She enjoyed…

Anna Mae Stetzer, 95, passed away peacefully, December 12, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri where she was a resident at The Bluffs. She was born June 11, 1929 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Marshal Avery Pierce and Frances Jane Hobbs. She was raised with her two brothers, Jay and Frank on ‘Valley View Farm’, Town of…

Culver John Walters, Jr., fondly known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2024. Jack was born on June 7, 1944 in St Louis, Missouri, to Alice E. Patterson and Culver J. Walters, Sr.  He spent his formative years in Jefferson City until his family returned to St Louis when he was…