Valerie Hall, born April 9, 1948 in Ponca City, Oklahoma went home to be with Jesus on April 24, 2026. Known for her contagious smile, gentle backrubs, and servant’s heart, Valerie was a friend to everyone she met. Growing up in Ponca City, she spent her summers swimming at Conoco, playing flute for the Ponca…

James Scott (Jim) Latham entered the gates of eternal life on May 16, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of M.E. and Leona B. (Atkinson) Latham. Growing up in Sedalia, Missouri, he graduated from Smith-Cotton High School and received a BS degree in Civil Engineering in 1965 from…

Debra Kay Biggs, 71, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on May 8, 2026. Debra was born on October 31, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William and Betty Marie Reed Biggs. She attended William Chrisman High School and spent most of her life in the Independence area. Debra was a member of Living Hope Adventist…

CELEBRATE!! Patricia “Patt” Anne Nathan died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She left this world gently, with her sons Kevin and David, and Daughter-in-law Dawn, by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 30th, where her family and friends will gather to honor her life, her…

Ralph M. Smith of Raymore, MO passed away April 2, 2026 He was born on October 9, 1947 to the late George & Dorothy (White-Neff) Smith in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifetime resident of the area. Mr. Smith graduated from East High School, JCC and Avila University. He was an Army veteran of…

Doris Lavone (Munson) Davis, age 91 of Kansas City, MO passed away from Alzheimers on May 12, 2026 at Trustwell Living of Raytown MO, where she had been a resident for 5 1/2 years. Doris was born Sept 12,1934 in Brunswick MO, to William and Eugenie Munson. She moved to Kansas City MO in her…

Sheri Lyn Vaughan, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at North Kansas City Hospital on May 11, 2026. Born on January 11, 1963, in Independence, Missouri, Sheri lived a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her kind heart, artistic…

Brian “Bingo” Webb Robertson, 62 years old, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on May 10, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 8, 1963, in Independence, Missouri. Bingo worked for 30 plus years at Fun House Pizza as the dough roller, cook, and maintenance man. His all-time FAVORITE job was being…

Jennifer Roxanne Liggett (Fisher) was born on July 7, 1966, on a hot summer evening at 7:00pm, in Independence, Missouri, as the first child of David and Kathy Liggett. Jennifer passed peacefully at her home on May 10, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her three children Tyler, Kaitlynn, and…

Donald Smith, age 82, of Lenexa, KS passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. He is survived by: Henry Smith (Son) and Brandon Smith (Grandson).