Harriet “Hattie” Francis, 67 of Columbia, Missouri passed away in the early hours of August 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with  cancer. She was born on January 11, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas and was the only child of Nettigene Francis and Hopkins T. Francis. She married Jeff Francis on April 29, 1989 in…

Ryan Neill Young, 43, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, in Leawood, KS.  Immediately following the service, we will celebrate Ryan’s life at a reception at the church. The family requests casual attire- Chiefs,…

Dennis Lynn Locke passed away on August 16, 2022 at the age of 63. He passed with his daughter by his side. Dennis was born on May 16, 1959 in Kansas City, MO. He retired as a Maintenance Mechanic from the Kansas City Downtown Airport. In his younger years, he shared his love of country…

Jaime Carol Carrier, 43, left this life on August 15th, 2022. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Step-Father, Bruce Tillman and several Grandparents. Her legacy will be carried on by her surviving family: Mother, Ronda Tillman; Father, James Carrier; Step-Mother, Cindy Carrier; Grandmothers, Velma Carrier and Bonnie Hurlburt; Daughter, Bethany Carrier; Son, Alexander Franklin;…

William Earl Smith, 69 of Independence MO. passed away unexpectedly on August 18th, 2022 at Research Medical Center. He was born May 28th 1953 in Osawatomie KS, the son of Evelyn Smith. William graduated from Osawatomie High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation he spent his career as a Custodial Specialist at various hospitals and…

John Francis Rice left this world suddenly on August 15, 2022, at age 32. He will be remembered as a caring son, brother, and friend, and an avid sports fan. He was born to James and Sandra Rice on January 15, 1990, in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rice family’s adventure to Sunrise Beach, Missouri, in…

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…