Obituaries

Gary Allen Vandegrift

Gary Allen Vandegrift, 73, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on June 11, 2020 at his home. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville on Friday, June 19, 2020 with Rev. Richard Sullivan officiating. A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 from 4:00 –…

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Christopher Garfield

Christopher Garfield Gray was born in March 1969 in Independence MO to David and Jo Ann Gray. He passed away at the age of 51 in June 2020 in Kansas City MO. He is preceded in death by his brother Jack and his grandparents. He is survived by his parents David and Jo Ann Gray…

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Steven Ray Keeton

Steven Ray Keeton (affectionaltely know as Hippie), 67, Raytown Mo passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2020. A remembrance will be held at 10:30am to 12:00pm, Saturday, June 13th, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Mo. 64133. Wishing to spend eternity among the outdoors, his ashes will be spread at a…

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David Oliver Powell

David Oliver Powell, 74, formerly of St. Louis, fortified with the Last Rites, died peacefully at Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City, MO, on Monday, June 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Ferbet Powell, and stepsons Mark (Teresa) Ferbet, and Bradford (Katie) Ferbet of Kansas City, and grandchildren, Cheyli, Natalya, Marlee, Claire,…

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Shawn David Jeffries VanDyke

Shawn David Jeffries VanDyke, 17, of Columbia, Missouri entered Heaven June 1, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held later in the summer.  Shawn David had a vivacious spirit and mischievous smile.  There was never a dull moment when you were with him.  He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family.  Shawn David…

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Kimberly Ann Poe

Born August 19th, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to William J and Connie I Poe. Kim went to be with the Lord on June 3,2020. She was at home with her family by her side. Kim was one of God’s special children. Kim gave more love than what she required. Her smile was infectious. Kim…

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Lee “LT” Benson

Lee (LT) Benson, son of the late TL Benson, and survived by Nellie R Bobo Benson, was born in Moore, SC on October 23, 1944.   Lee (LT) Benson passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 in an assisted living facility in Kansas City, Missouri after a brief illness.   LT is survived by his children Gwondolyn,…

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Matthew Curtis Jones

Matthew C. Jones, 33, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 31, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Matt was born on July 6, 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by: father,…

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Edith “Bunny” Wittler Brock

Edith “Bunny” Wittler Brock, 91, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 at 11 pm in Kansas City, MO in her bedroom at Tim and Melody Brock’s home. Edith was born October 1, 1928 in Sublette, IL. Her dad, Lawrence Wittler, was a principal at Berrian Elementary School in Quincy, IL. Her mother, Luella Roehm,…

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Barbara Maureen Fisher

Barbara “Barb” Maureen Caldwell Fisher, a longtime resident of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 26, 2020 at the age of 87. Barbara was born on November 3, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late OT Caldwell and Virginia (Jenkins) McDandel. Most of her childhood was spent…

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