Gary Francis Johnson, 55, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, after extended illnesses. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his memorial service was held Saturday, June 29, at The Church of Jesus Christ Institute Building in Columbia. Gary was born on August 9, 1963, in…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…