Jack D. Wallace, 83, died June 6, 2021, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. He was born April 8, 1938 during a blizzard, 5 miles south of Sublette, KS on the family farm, son of Otto R. and Gladys H. Thomas Wallace. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his sister,…

John Manuel Lopez, Jr., 47, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully, with his wife and daughters by his side on June 6, 2021. Johnny was born July 12, 1973, to Stacy Honoré and John Lopez, Sr. in Los Angeles, California. Johnny was one of the chosen few who knew as a small child that…

Sandra G. Richards, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Holden Manor, Holden, MO, where she was under hospice care. Sandy was born November 16, 1946 in Oak Ridge,TN, the daughter of Tim and Thelma Richards. She was a 1964 graduate of Central High School in Knoxville, TN. Sandy was a…

David Lee McGee Sr. began his journey on February 10, 1937 in Woodbine, Iowa. Born to Helen Farber and Elmer Glenn McGee, he was a brother to three sisters, Joan Blanchett, Sheila Yaws and Becky Krost. David, also known as “Dave” attended Santa Barbara High School in California and Central High School in Nebraska. He…

Joseph Edward Whitesell, 39, of Independence, Missouri passed away May 23, 2021. Joseph was born March 2,1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. Joseph also loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by mother, Darlene Louise Runyon. Survivors include: father, Terry Runyon; sister, Victoria Runyon; children,…

Sally A. McPheeters, 71, of Thompson, Missouri, passed away at her home on June 1, 2021. No traditional services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Sally was born on May 2, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She retired from Hubbell Power Systems after 34 years of service.…

Charlotte Yvonne Lounce was born July 29, 1963 to Ozell Newble and Earnestine Jones in Memphis, TN. In the early 1970’s, her family moved to Kansas City, MO where she received most of her formal education and graduated from Dela Salle Education Center. Charlotte was the life of the party and loved her family. She was…

Cecilia“Ceil” Tamika Gomez was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1973 to Purnell C. Ham and Gertrude E. Ham, she was the youngest of their five children. Cecilia stood strong and steadfast until the angel of God said “come and rest” on 17 May 2021 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was preceded in death…

Leona Mae Brewer, 92, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away June 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri, with family visitation beginning at 10:00am. Leona is survived by…

James Olan Briegel, an 83 year old resident of Lone Jack, Missouri, died May 28, 2021 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. James was born on  October 29, 1937 near Spickard, Missouri, to Victor and Marie McCarty Briegel.  He was a graduate of Trenton High School in Trenton, Missouri.   He retired in 2000…