Claude Hurst Fantroy Jr., 55 years old, of Olathe, Kansas, transitioned to eternal life on February 21, 2022. Claude was born December 9, 1966, to parents Nancy Ann Theresa Miles Fantroy and Claude Hurst Fantroy Sr. in Lexington Park, Maryland. “The DADD” ~ CJ Claude’s character was incomparable; he was one of the most compassionate…

Jessie Pearl Howell Empson, 95, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 20, 2022 at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Empson was born in Benton County, Missouri on September 7, 1926 to Wilbur and Ethel Howell. Jessie married Geuane Empson on December 24, 1945. Jessie started her teaching…

Donna Carol Cain, of Independence, MO passed away February 21, 2022 in her home. Donna was born January 28, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. Donna lived in Phoenix, AZ from 1963-1982 before moving back to Kansas City to help care for her parents. She enjoyed playing the piano and worked as a property manager for…

Bertha Samano-Flores, 69, of Independence, MO passed away February 20, 2022 at North Kansas City Hospital. Memorial services with a private viewing for immediate family only will be held at 9:30am, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Bertha was born February 4, 1953 in Iguala, Mexico. Bertha was from…

Helen Pearl Millican went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 18, 2022.  A Celebration of Life/Memorial will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 2-5pm at the VFW Post 8220 located at 144 Vivian Street, Belton, MO 64012. She was the first-born daughter (of eight children) to her parents Dorothy Evangeline (Norris)…

Duce Pomele, a man known for his big heart, retired peacefully on the 14th of February. He was born on the beautiful Island of Hawaii on the 8th of October 1989. Duce was then raised by his grandmother for the first five years of his life in the motherland of Western Samoa. He lived for…

James Anthony “AJ” 73, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 17, 2022 at Rosewood Health & Rehab.  Visitation will be held 1:00-2:00 PM, Friday February 25, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial…

Neal Douglas Smith, 66 of Raytown, MO passed away February 20th, 2022, after a short but fierce battle with cancer. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on Friday February 25th at Connection Point Church in Raytown, MO. A memorial service will follow at 11:00. He was born on November 29th, 1955. His parents were Cecil…

Kenneth Swinney, 77, Kansas City, Kansas passed away February 22, 2022.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, February 28, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00AM.  Burial in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may…

Bill P. Hall passed away on February 19, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born in Austin, Texas on September 3, 1931 and was predeceased in death by his parents, Fantly P. Hall and Willie Jane (Barber), along with his sister Jan (Banta) and her husband Fred. Bill is survived by his wife…