Beverly, 79, Finally Found Her Way — Without a Map After a long, meandering journey (with multiple wrong turns and absolutely no GPS), Beverly has finally reached her final destination. She passed away peacefully on July 1st, after a life filled with grit, laughter, and perfectly timed sarcasm. She is survived by her husband Bob,…

Shirley K. Ott, 83, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away at her home on June 21, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1941, in Yates Center, Kansas.  On April 1, 1960, Shirley married Norman Dale Ott in Kansas City, MO. The two shared 57 years of marriage until Norman’s passing in 2017.  Shirley was…

Loving Memory of Vera Frances Price Vera Frances Price passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on June 18th, at 8:35am, after a long and courageous battle with her health. She did not fear death, for she carried within her the strength, wisdom, and grace to know it was her time to be called home.…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lance Haines, a vibrant soul who left us far too soon on July 4, 2025. Born on January 8, 1973, Lance’s life was a tapestry of joy, laughter, and steadfast devotion to those he held dear. Lance was a man who embraced life with…

William Sherman Tennyson February 14, 1949-July 2,2025 In writing these words, we honor not just the end, but the fullness of a life—its joys and trials, its laughter and tears, its quiet moments and triumphant days. Early Life and Family Roots Bill was born, raised and spent his 76 years in Columbia, Missouri. He never…

Charles “Charlie” Andrew Schmidt Overland Park, Kansas March 26th, 1959 – June 27, 2025 Charles “Charlie” Andrew Schmidt, 66, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Charlie was a devoted father and proud grandfather who treasured time spent with his family. He is survived by his sister, Karen and four children:…

Mary Ellen Williams Wendel, 93, passed away peacefully at John Knox Village in Lees Summit, MO on Tuesday June 10, 2025. Mary was born on August 21, 1931 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by: husband, Rick; son, Rick Jr.; and daughter, Terry Diane Conroy. Survivors include: grandson, Zachary Conroy of Portland,…

Steven Eugene Vest Sr., 63, of Clinton, MO passed away on June 28, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Vest was born on January 11, 1962 in Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Bradley and Hadley Funeral Home, 1410 Dzf Road, Clinton,…

Alberta Louise Verstraete, 97, of Independence, MO passed away July 1, 2025. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Alberta was born on January 20, 1928 in East Moline, IL to John and Myrtie Tickoff. She married Joseph Verstraete on August 8, 1946. They had two sons, Gary and Ronald Verstraete. She…