Steven Ray Mattingly, 48, of Independence, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2025 at his home in Independence, Missouri. Steven was born August 23, 1977 in Franklin, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Kriste’ Anette Mattingly on August 25, 2001 in Independence, MO. Steven worked in Independence for 30 years as a Welder and…

Wilda Jannette McHargue Scalf Swale, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home September 2, 2025, under the tenderhearted, loving care of Shalom Hospice. She was born August 12, 1939, to Alice Mae (Vaughn) McHargue and Dewey Taylor McHargue, at home in Spickard, MO. She was welcomed in the home by twins Wilma Jean &…

Billy James Hicks, 65, of Oak Grove, Missouri was born on June 9, 1960 in Independence, Missouri, the only son of John and Betty Hicks. He departed this life on September 5, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. Billy was a 1979 graduate of Fort Osage High School. Billy met the love…

Martha Batton, age 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, from heart failure. She was born on April 6, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charlie and Kathleen Harmon. Martha dedicated more than 20 years of her life as a manager at Domino’s, where she was known for her strong work…

Charles William Glatz, Jr., affectionately known as “Butch,” passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 16, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Charles Glatz, Sr. and Margaret (Lally) Glatz. Charles was a proud graduate of Hogan High School, class of 1965. He faithfully…

Patricia “Patty” Jean (Vaughn) Braden January 30, 1960 – September 5, 2025 Patricia Jean Braden, lovingly known as Patty, age 65, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at home with loved ones. Patty was born on January 30, 1960, in Fredonia, Kansas, to Frank and Viola Vaughn. She grew up in…

Patricia Sue Randall (Fowler), age 77, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on September 21, 1947, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Patricia was the cherished daughter of William J. Fowler and Esther A. Fowler (Vaughan). From a young age, Patricia was known for…

Sharon Kaur Mize, 62, of Edwardsville, KS (formerly Chicago, IL), passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ranbir and Kathleen Chahal and her sister, Kimberly Chahal. Sharon is survived by her children Melvin (Angie) Grant and LeRoy (Sarah) Grant; her grandchildren Matthew, Jesse, Ethan, Alana, Liam, Alexis,…

Gerald “Jerry” D. Ireland passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 27th, 2025 in Lenexa, Ks. and was born to Larry and Viola Ireland on November 23,1942 in Holton,Ks. He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter. Jerry is survived by his spouse {Ellen} of almost 38 years, 4 children, 11…

Kathryn Louise Renick Schlotzhauer of Lenexa Kansas passed away peacefully July 4, 2025 in her home at the age of 74. Kathryn is survived by her long time love, Frank E. Echols of the home for 15 years; daughter, Lisa D Tribble Ebert & Charles; bonus daughter, Jamie Tribble Kincaid (& family); grandchildren: Maxwell Tribble…