Carol Ann Stewart, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 82.  Born on October 30, 1943, Carol lived a full and joyful life in Independence, MO. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Jean Nicks, and her sister, Gwen Hess. Carol is survived…

Billy B. Caudell, Jr., 68, of Chanute, KS passed away May 21, 2025. He was born June 1, 1956 in Buffalo, KS. Billy was a highly intelligent world traveler with a heart that expanded to every inch of his body. He deeply loved his family, and embraced friendships from humans from all walks of life.…

In Loving Memory of Jan Vinyard June 17, 1941 – May 20, 2025 Janice Marie Gillespie Vinyard—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. Born in Macon County, Missouri, on June 17, 1941, Jan was the eldest of three daughters born to Vera Louise Neal and Earl Howard…

Pamela (Pam) Ann McMillen-Hogan, 71, of Independence, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2025. Pam was born in Independence, Missouri on June 28, 1953. She was raised in Buckner, Missouri, and graduated from Fort Osage High School. Pam was terrible at telling jokes but phenomenal at gin rummy! She always cheated at solitaire and always…

Thomas Leonard Clarkson, 81, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 14, 1944, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to S. Thomas Clarkson and Lois Clarkson, Tom, affectionately known as “Tommy” to some, lived a life marked by service, dedication, and unwavering faith. Tom graduated from Tina-Avalon High School and embarked on…

Brett Edwin Higginbotham, age 51, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Brett was born on August 3, 1973, and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He dedicated over two decades of his life in service to his country, proudly serving in…

Mary Winden-Donnelly, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2025.  Mary was born July 12th, 1949, in Manhattan Kansas, to the late Ivan Winden and Mary Adams Winden. Mary grew up the youngest of three children in Manhattan Kansas.  She graduated from Luckey High School in 1967, where she was a…

Mark Edward Cubley, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri peacefully passed away May 11, 2025, at home. He was surrounded by family. Mark was born July 31st, 1961 at Baptist General in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Donald and Lovelace (Anne) Cubley. Mark and his family moved to Grandview, Missouri in October of 1965. Mark attended Grandview public…

Raymond R. Schlagel, 77 of Kansas City MO, passed away peacefully May 10, 2025.  He was born January 6, 1948 to Ernest and Helen Schlagel in Harrisonville, MO. Raymond was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Naylor and his grandsons, Brycen Schlagel and Elijah Schlagel. Raymond retired from…

Willis (Dean) Robertson, son of Alvin Robertson of Crockett Texas, and Dorothy Magee of Bethany Missouri peacefully passed away May 9 2025 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City. Dean was born March 17, 1949 in Bethany Missouri. His loving wife Lynnette , still resides in their home in Blue Springs Missouri. Dean was blessed…