Obituaries

David Long

David Long, 57, of Odessa, MO passed away September 28, 2022. He was born June 13, 1965 in Richmond, MO to Jerry and Benay Long. He was a dry wall finisher for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all riding his motorcycles. David is survived by sons Spencer A. and James…

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Cheryl Lynn Carlson

Cheryl Lynn Carlson, 67, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away early at home on September 2nd, 2022. Cheryl’s family is planning a celebration of her life. She was preceded in death by Paternal and Maternal grandparents, Father William J. Johnson, Mother June D. Johnson, Brother Clifford J. Johnson. Survivors include: daughters, Kjesten Fiducia (Ed) and…

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Mary E. Ethridge

Mary E. Ethridge, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2022, at 1:11pm.  She was born May 10, 1946, to Glenn and Alice Schmidt in Independence, Missouri and married James M. Ethridge on August 30, 1965.  She was preceded in death by her husband and both of her parents.  Survivors include her children,…

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Douglas Jackson

Douglas Jackson, 70, of Olathe, Kansas passed away October 17, 2022. He was born June 14, 1952 to Dr. Victor and Willie (Marie) Jackson in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Medical Technology, then returned to Pittsburg State graduating in 1992 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.…

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Dorothy Lea Haggard

Dorothy Lea Haggard, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully with her family and angels by her side on October 22nd, 2022. Visitation will be held from 12-1pm with Funeral Services immediately following, on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133. Burial at Newcomer’s…

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Jack Lee Cates

Jack Lee Cates, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away October 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri from a massive stroke. A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church (9621 East 38th Terrace. Kansas City, MO 64133.) Visitation is from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.…

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Beverly Lynn Perkins

Beverly Lynn Perkins, 85, of Columbia Missouri passed away on October 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Columbia Missouri on July 16th, 1937 to Ralph and Opal Dingman who precede her in death. Beverly attended Hickman High School and graduated from there in 1955.  She then attended Columbia College where she earned her bachelor’s degree.…

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Barbara A. Sellers

Barbara A. Sellers of Independence, MO (formally of Kansas City, KS) passed away October 17, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1935, to Charles and Margaret Barnhardt. She was raised in Kansas City and graduated from East High School in 1953. Barbara worked for Sears at Tower Plaza for 24 years before retiring in…

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Cynthia Ann Henshaw (Cindi)

Cynthia Ann Henshaw (Cindi), age 63, passed away on October 17, 2022. Cindi was born on February 19, 1959 to William (Bill) and Agnes Main. She was a 1977 graduate of William Chrisman high school.  She worked at several pharmaceutical companies through the years including McPike, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen and was a customer service representative…

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John R. Matthies

John R. Matthies, 59, of Olathe, KS passed away October 17, 2022. Celebration of life will held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Shaddow Glenn County Club, 26000 Shaddow Glenn Dr. Olathe, KS 66061. John was born on January 21, 1963 in Cumberland, Maryland. John graduated from Shawnee Mission East H.S. in 1981. After…

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