Obituaries
Karen Kay Kemper, 79, born May 27, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 24, 2024. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey sr. and Mildred (Holmes) Kemper. She is survived by her loving son, Blake Skole, former husband, Will Skole, “Adopted son” Raul Lopez, (Sandra), brother Harvey Kemper, jr., nephew,…
Read MoreDr. Todd S Jones, DC, FASA, FIAMA, Dip. Ac, CCSP, DACBN, 58 of Blue Springs, MO died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, after experiencing a sudden cardiac event on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. He was born November 13, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Raytown High School in 1984. Learning has been a priority…
Read MoreAustin Coker, aged 30, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Austin was born on June 16, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri. Austin is survived by his Mother, Azsure Dee (Coker) Alderson; Father, Derek Clark; daughter, Addison Lynn; his siblings; Alyssa, Dallas, Paige, Mattison and Morgan; grandparents, Delores Clark, Charles Coker, Kathy…
Read MoreSandra (Sandy) Cox-Esmahan, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, MO with close family by her side on July 31, 2024. Born on June 25, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Sandy co-owned and operated…
Read MoreLinda Joy Chapman age 75, of Kansas City, KS. passed away on July 30th, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society located at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, Missouri 64133, on Friday, August 9th. Visitation will be from 10Am-11Am, followed by funeral services at 11am. She will be laid to…
Read MoreTerry Michael Austin, age 79, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, with his family by his side. Born on October 31, 1944 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Franklin C. Austin and Juanita Fay (Byrne) Austin. Terry graduated from William Chrisman High…
Read MoreGayle Wendell Gunn, 91, of Blue Springs, MO went to his eternal home in Heaven at 4:20pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Wendell was born on November 25, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in his family’s home. He attended East High School and in 1952 dropped out and…
Read MoreFrances Darlene “Dee” Stephens (née Skaggs), aged 84, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on May 19, 1940, in Huzzah, Crawford County, Missouri, Dee was a beloved mother, artist, and businesswoman. She inspired many with her creative spirit and willingness to share her knowledge of art, cooking, gardening, decorating, antiques,…
Read MoreLaura (Flo) Hembree 91, of Kansas City, Mo passed away July 31, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Heartland Funeral Home, Raytown MO. Visitation will be held 10:00 am Aug. 6 before the service. Ms. Hembree was born July 18 1933 in…
Read MoreCarla Ruth Campbell of Columbia, MO passed away July 28th, 2024. Carla was born April 16th, 1948 in McLeansboro, IL. She was a long-time social worker in Columbia, active in the local Buddhist community, and a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. Carla was proceeded in death by her parents; Samual John Campbell and Ruth Ann Campbell,…
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