Lorna Alice Ward passed away January 10, 2023 at her home in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones. Lorna was born February 20, 1929 in Imboden, Arkansas during a record snowstorm. She was the second oldest of nine children born to Wallace and Etta (Jines) Smith. After she graduated from Sloan Hendrix High School,…

John Howard Richardson 84, of Raytown, Missouri passed away January 7th, 2023 at his daughters home, surrounded by family. He was born November 20, 1938 in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Ethelbert “Bert” John Richardson and Beulah Christena “Chris” (Weaver) Richardson. John  was employed as a Union Meat Cutter and worked for Balls Price Chopper…

Ronald (Ron) Marion Langford, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO formerly of Albany, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, MO. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Darlington, MO to Marion and Agnes (Chenoweth) Langford who preceded him in death. Ron grew up in Albany, MO, and graduated from Albany High School…

Irene M. Brooks, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away December 31, 2022 at home peacefully. Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, January 27, 2023 at First Assembly Raytown Church, Raytown, MO. Irene was born May 1, 1950 in Marberg, Germany. She was a stay at home mom, housewife and wallpaper hanger.…

Eulis Lee Hale, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born December 30, 1936 in Conway, Arkansas and was raised by his father Daniel Hale and his mother Adlee (Wright) Berry and step-father Samuel Berry. A longtime resident of Kansas City, Missouri, Eulis was an entrepreneur and man of…

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lena M. Simpson, passed away on January 10, 2023 after a short battle with her health. She was 82. Lena was born in Taylor, Mississippi on May 1, 1940 to Eula Mae (Smith) Ivy and Doyle Ivy. Though she would always be a southern belle at heart, she left her…

Joyce Lavon Hines, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 8, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mrs. Hines was born June 2, 1942, in Raymondville, Missouri. Joyce was a devoted fan of The Kansas City Chiefs, The Kansas City Royals and NBA Basketball. She was always happy to see you and was always full of…

Our beloved Ronald Paul Green Jr. entered into Jesus’ presence on January 7th, 2023. Paul was born to Ronald Sr. and Paula Green on December 9th, 1977 in Edina, MN. Paul attended Lakeview Woods School from 1987-1996. He especially loved participating in the Special Olympics and playing baseball with his 5 brothers at Zimmerman Park.…

Paul C. Woodson, 77, of Raytown, Missouri passed away January 6, 2023, at North Care Hospice House. Celebration of Life to be held on January 28th, 2023, from 11am to 2pm at: NKC Parks & Recreation Ryan Hall (1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116) Mr. Woodson was born July 2, 1945, in…

Valerie Hatten, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, sadly left us on January 4, 2023. Valerie worked for thirty plus years, using her many different skills throughout the mortgage industry. Valerie was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband of 22 years David Hatten, her father, Richard Moore, her mother Geraldine Moore. She…