After a courageous battle with cancer, Justin Claassen Holt passed away March 12, 2022 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family, friends, and his dogs. Justin was born in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 1981 to the late Johann Claassen and the late Kim Rhoden Holt. He graduated from Blue Valley North…

Steven Apostle, 74, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on August 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life for Steve will be held from 2-4pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Steve was born on August 18, 1947, in Kansas City, KS. He was a police officer most…

David Wayne Franklin, alien slayer, defender of the galaxy, wielder of the elven sword was called to battle on August 2, 2022. David loved a good battle story and hated a bad movie re-enactment of one. Hypocrites, aliens, bullies, the Dark Side and orcs were among his battle scenes…not necessarily in that order. However, battle…

Viola Mae (Robinson) Guinn, 92, passed away at Wesley Manor Retirement Center in Louisville, Kentucky on August 16, 2022. Vi was born in Rogers, Arkansas to the late Ruby and Della Robinson. She married Virgil Leon Guinn on September 23, 1950. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri and eventually settled in Raytown, Missouri. They were…

James Bruce Mullens, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 8th, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Services for James will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Mullens was born October 17, 1957. James had a love for NASCAR, Detroit Red Wing Hockey and Detroit Lions Football. He enjoyed cranking up his stereo…

Natalie Flynn O’Brian graced this world with her vibrant presence on December 28, 1990. God knew her family needed her—she was the final daughter in the family full of girls. From the moment of her first breath, Natalie was a strong and resilient warrior. Lovingly known as “Pip” to her family, Natalie delighted them all…

Cheryl Fabulae, 59, Of Kansas City, MO was called home on August 7th, 2022, with her loving husband of 40+ years by her side. Cheryl was born July 16th and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in nursing at a young age and had a long career as an RN for…

Elizabeth “Elee” Yvonne Nicholas was born on August 12, 2008 and peacefully passed away on July 30,  2022. While recovering from a non-accidental traumatic brain injury, Elee joined the Nicholas family on  November 3, 2008 exactly one year before her baby sister and became the second of the “chosen  children” in the family on her…

Jeryl Wayne Block, 79, of Raytown, MO left his earthly home on August 12, 2022 at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in Overland Park, KS. His loving wife of almost 53 years, Sharon, was at his side. Jeryl was born in Aurora, MO, the second child and only son of Melvin and Lillie (Lynn) Block.…

Christopher Michael Grafton, 52, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2022. He was born March 26, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Michael and Judy Grafton. He graduated from Blue Springs High School 1988 and attended the University of Central Missouri afterwards. Chris was very competitive in sports, having played baseball his whole…