Paul Martin Montez, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Paul was born and raised in Northeast Kansas City and was the youngest of his siblings. His childhood was rooted deeply in family, faith, and community. He spent his childhood running Cambridge with his siblings, cousins, friends…

Mary Alice Price, 83, of Raytown, Missouri, died peacefully on July 30th, 2026. She was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1942 to Willa Mae (Alcorn) and Leo Baker. Mary attended East High School in Kansas City, Missouri and eventually went to work as a Public Health Service Corps Recruiter. During her time in that occupation,…

Courtney Lee Bohanan, 42, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Courtney’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Onka Hall, 11520 Putnam St., Sugar Creek, Missouri. Courtney was born on October 7, 1983, in Independence, Missouri. She was…

Wayne Allen Swetnam, 94, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born on June 22, 1932, Wayne lived a long life of love for family and community. A proud graduate of North Kansas City High School, Wayne excelled as an All-State Offensive Lineman. He continued his education at the University of…

Daryl Thomas Davis tipped his cowboy hat one last time to family and friends on July 30, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 75, after a courageous journey living with Alzheimer’s disease. Daryl’s greatest passion in life was sharing his faith and ensuring others had the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as…

Janet Dennison, age 91, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. Janet was a lifelong resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She worked as a Phlebotomist at Truman Medical East in Lee’s Summit for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling with her family and…

Shawn Gabriel O’Rear passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2026. Shawn was born on March 26th, 1962, in Mount Carmel, Illinois to parents Selby and Sue Zanne O’Rear (Gabriel). Growing up, his family moved almost yearly because of his father’s job, so Shawn spent his childhood traversing the country – from California to Ohio to…

The family of Christine “Chris” Marie Lach of Shawnee, Kansas is deeply saddened to announce her passing on July 20th at the age of 41. Chris was born in Tulsa, Ok on May 18, 1985, to Daniel E. Lach and Dawna L. Lach. Chris lived in Kansas for 40 years, where she graduated from Shawnee…

Brenda Lea Mayes, age 65, of Ashland Missouri , passed away peacefully on 08/04/2026 from Cancer. Born on 11/16/1960 in Columbia, MO. Brenda Lea Mayes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family and friends. Born on November 16, 1960, in Columbia, MO, Brenda’s journey through…

Charles Walter Billings (CB), age 85, of Liberty Missouri , passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026 from an aggressive form of kidney cancer. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas. Up until his illness he walked 3 miles a day, cared for his grandchildren, Landon and Everly and played…