Sharon L. Johnson, 59, of Liberty, Missouri passed away at her home September 21, 2021. Ms. Johnson was born October 22,1961 in Kansas City, MO, to parents Walter and Donna Johnson. Sharon graduated from North Platte High School in Dearborn, MO. Sharon worked at Spelman Hospital in Smithville, MO for 16 years. Some of Sharon’s…

Wayne Robert “Pete” Mertell, age 90, of Independence, Missouri left the constraints of this world September 12, 2021.  Born October 16, 1930 on the kitchen table of his family home, it was a perfect preceptor to the simple life he would lead.  He attended school through the Kansas City School System and attended William Chrismon…

Beverly was born December 20th, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to David and Wilma McCleveland. She attended Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and graduated from Sumner High School in 1964. Beverly was very active in her class reunions over the past 50 years. After graduating Beverly attended Donnelly College and Kansa City, Kansas Community College where she earned an A.A. degree.…

Julie Locascio, 58, died September 24, 2021 at home from cancer. Visitation services will be held at St. Mark’s Church in Independence, MO on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 10:00. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am. Masks are required. Julie was such an impressive woman. She was kind, funny, smart and generous with her time.…

James Ray Merrill of Overland Park, Kansas, born October 30, 1946, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 22, 2021 at age 74. Jim is survived by his son Matthew, daughter Elizabeth, wife Ellen, grandchildren Alexa, Ashlyn, Maxwell, Henry and Fletcher and stepdaughter Regan. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn, mother…

Alicia Irene Zozula, 69, returned home to her Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021. She held her head and spirit high throughout a valiant, on-again, off-again relationship with various health issues, including colon cancer. As her favorite gesture, the peace sign, would imply, the word “fight” never quite described her experience. It was more like…

July 5, 1931 – September 17, 2021 Shirley A Stephens, 90, of Raytown, MO passed at KC Hospice House on September 17, 2021 with her daughter, Melinda and granddaughter, Nicole by her side. Shirley was born in Kansas City, KS to Marvin and Pauline (Perkins) Mayhugh on July 5, 1931. She was one of three…

Lee Roy Van Lew August 16, 1933 – September 21, 2021 Lee Roy was born in rural Pawnee County, Nebraska and moved to Central Iowa where he grew up and married Donna Mae Grimes on October 16th, 1955 in Woodward, Iowa.  Lee Roy and Donna had four children; Darrell (Rhonda), Denise (Bill) Runge, Doreen (Daryl)…

Veda Magaline Cole was born January 27, 1938 and passed away September 21, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Cole; three brothers and one sister.  She is survived by one brother, Charlie (Anne) Cole and her nephew, Andy Cole. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on…