Obituaries

Susan Ford Baker

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Susan Ford Baker, loving mother and grandmother, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 75. Susan was born February 24, 1944 in Raleigh, North Carolina to John and Dorothy Baker. They moved to Corona del Mar, California in 1948 where her love affair with the ocean began.…

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Laura Cross

Laura Lea Cross, 53, Independence, Mo passed away June 23, 2019. No services are planned, Laura’s ashes will be scattered in accordance with her wishes. Laura was born February 14, 1966. Laura lived for her family, especially her grandkids. She was preceded in death by parents Richard Cross and Patricia (Lawton) Jenkins and step father…

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Lloyd J. Parker

Lloyd Junior Parker, 90, passed away on June 21, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17th, 1929 to Victor Lloyd Parker and Elva Hill. Lloyd grew up in southern Missouri before joining the Navy, serving during the Korean War aboard the USS Keppler and earned several medals including the…

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Gary W. Huffstutler, Sr

Gary Wayne Huffstutler, Sr. 68, died on June 26, 2019 at home in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by those who loved him. Gary was born September 6, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Leroy Huffstutler and Hazel May Miller. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elsie Terry, Wanda Ray, Sue Luttrell, and…

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Randy Phipps

Randy K. Phipps, 48, of Buckner, MO passed away June 27, 2019. Visitation will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Memorial Service will he held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue…

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John Samuel Ross

John Samuel Ross, 84, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2019 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, MO. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2:00-4:00pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. John was born in Kellerton, Iowa, September 27, 1934 to John Floyd Ross and Mae…

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Gary T. Gonzalez

Gary T. Gonzalez, 49, of Weston, Missouri passed away June 24, 2019 at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Maywood Baptist Church, Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 9:30AM, June 29, 2019. Mr. Gonzalez was born August 28, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include his wife…

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James Lee Myers

James Lee Myers, 94, of Belton, MO passed away June 23, 2019. Visitation will be held at 10:00am, July 1, 2019 at Grace Point Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, at Grace Point Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO. Mr. Myers was born October 1, 1924. He served his country…

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Paul Roberts Shaw

Paul Roberts Shaw of Odessa, Missouri passed away June 18, 2019 at Missouri Veteran’s Home, Warrensburg, MO.  Memorial serviced will be held at 4:00pm Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Buckner Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ, 2607 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058. Paul Roberts Shaw was born on July 25, 1929. in…

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Enrique “Henry” Javier Guerrero

Enrique “Henry” Javier Guerrero, 78, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas passed away June 21, 2019 surrounded by all of his children.  Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 28, 2019 at 1651 Woodland Blvd, Kansas City, KS.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Henry was born July 14, 1940 in Colima,…

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