Cecilia Mary Niemann, 17 years old, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. A private Celebration of Life Service is being held. The family invites those who want to pay respect to an informal reception on Saturday, January 29 th , 2022 from 3pm-5pm at Grace Church, 10300 Antioch Rd,…

Joanne, 87, Independence, MO, local Historian and Author, passed away at her home on January 25, 2022. Joanne was born October 26, 1934, on her Grandparent Chiles’ farm in LaRussell, MO, to Frank Perrin Chiles and Susan Emaline Webb Chiles,. Graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1952, she attended Park College in Parkville, MO.…

On January 21st, 2022, Mary Elyta Gray, 61 of Kansas City, Mo; Went into the Lord’s arms surrounded by her loving family; Her husband William Gray Sr. of 44 years. A loving mother to daughter Tiffany Herrera and significant other of Kansas City. Son William Gray Jr. (Frankie), and spouse Rachelle Morales, of Independence, MO.…

Robert N. Gonzalez of Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A Memorial Service will held at 11:00 AM, Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Vision Church KC, 23300 NW Pink Hill Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Robert “Navar” had many talents. He loved to cook, dance, sing and especially loved…

Doug Whitcraft, 63, of La Cygne, Kansas, entered Heaven’s gates on the evening of Sunday, January 16, 2022, while in the Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas with his loving family by his side having attained the age of sixty-three.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of…

Randel Smith 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away at home on January 23, 2022. Born on 12-1-1958 to Joseph D and Mildred B Smith (Pogonowski). He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Clayton W. Smith, son Clayton (CJ) Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Kimberly, partner Lucas Andrus, stepson Jake…

We take joy in the fact that our mom/grandma, Patricia Ann (Smith) Briggs went to rest in the arms of her precious Savior, and to be with her loving husband, who has been waiting these many years for their heavenly reunion. Though we already miss her terribly, we know that Mom has been looking forward…