Ronald Lee Thompson Sr., 89, formerly of St. Joseph passed away April 30, 2026. Ron was born on June 20, 1936 in Wathena, Kansas, to the late James and Nellie (Jones) Thompson. He graduated from Breckenridge High School. He enlisted in the Army on December 19, 1956 where he was a Dental Specialist/Dental Technician until…

Dr. Michael Terry Lyons, 79, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Michael was born August 7, 1946 in Long Beach, California. He grew up in New Mexico and later called Virginia, Florida, and Missouri home. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Michael, served his country in the United States Navy. After his service,…

Pamela Dickens, age 72, of Independence MO , passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026 from complications from stroke. A visitation will be held Thursday, 1:00-2:00 PM, May 7th, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  A memorial will be follow at 2:00PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. …

Iva Sappingfield, age 36, of Harrisonville Missouri , passed away peacefully on 03/12/2026 from Severe Heart Failure. Born on May, 19, 1989. Iva Genine “Iva Gigi” Sappingfield came into the world like a storm and had a very stormy life for the first few years. She was on a helicopter ride from Sioux City to…

Carol Lynn Cameron, 87, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.  She was born on July 5, 1938, to her loving parents, Geneva Mae (Kendall) Coen and William Leo Coen. Carol’s life was shaped by her deep devotion to family and an enthusiasm for any gathering that brought people together. She loved…

Markyta Marie Ware, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on April 18, 2026. A visitation will be held 2:00-3:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM. Markyta was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, and…

Kenneth William “KW/Ken” Smith, 52, of Independence, MO died April 7, 2026, at his home. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on May 8, 1973, to Max Alvin Smith and Eunice Lillian (Hudson) Smith. Ken graduated in 1991 from Smithton R-VI High School in Smithton, Missouri where he was known for his love of writing…

Karen Lynn Williams, 57, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 6, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, Karen was the daughter of Robert W. Hill and Donamae E. Rebman. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Missouri Western and went…

Charles “Chuck” David Menke, 77, surrounded by his wife and children, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home in Columbia, Missouri. Chuck was born to Frederick and Jeanette Menke on May 13, 1948. He grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with his younger brother, Mark. His childhood in Sheboygan helped foster his…