James P. “Phil” Mitchell passed away quietly in his home, surrounded by family, June 28, 2021. He was born in Wellington, KS on March 3, 1932 to Everette J. Mitchell and Lucile (Ellis) Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Kathryn L. “Lu” Mitchell, his daughter Laurie Mitchell, both of Kansas City, his son Steve…

Betty Jo (Stewart) Thomas-Simpson, 85, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away June 30, 2021.   A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown Mo 64133. A visitation will be held prior to the service and begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Brooking…

Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.   Floyd Gale Perkins, 79, went to his heavenly home June 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family.   He was born…

Claude Henry Hinkle III, age 58, of Louisburg, KS died June 5, 2021, at Topeka Center in Topeka, Kansas after an extended battle with ALS. Later in his life, he shortened his name to his initials “C.H.” Hinkle III. C.H. was born September 10, 1962, to Claude and Joyce Hinkle in Appleton City, Missouri. He…

David Thomas Saale, age 64, passed away in his home in Kansas City, MO on June 24th. He was born to Don and Mildred Saale on January 16, 1957 in Chillicothe, MO and was one of eight children. David was a 1975 graduate of Chillicothe High School.   Growing up in Chillicothe, he was a member…

Christopher T Steinbach, age 37 of Oak Grove MO passed away on June 10, 2021. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date to be determined. Memorial contributions to help the family cover expenses can be made on his Go Fund Me Page  or go to gofundme.com and search for Chris…

Daniel M. Couch, 83, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away June 28, 2021 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri.  Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 – 3:00 pm prior to the Memorial service. Click…

William Lee Ewens, 82, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away April 3, 2021 at his home at The Parkway Senior Living Apartments in Blue Springs, MO. William, known as Bill, was born on November 14, 1938 at home, assisted by a midwife, in Hallsville, MO to Albert Lee Ewens and Edith Lurlene (Street) Ewens. Bill…

Helen Evans Strickland, 72, of Quitman, MS passed away June 25, 2021 at her home in Raytown, MO with her children and grandchildren by her side. Helen was born on February 23, 1949 to James W. Evans and Louise Sykes Evans in Quitman, MS. She grew up in Central, LA and was baptized at the…

Elizabeth Joan Hays died peacefully on June 26, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was surrounded by her family.  Joan was born to Arthur and Lottie Campbell on December 6, 1935 in Independence, Mo. She met the love of her life, George Leroy Hays, at her 15th birthday party; they were married six…