David Lee Wratchford, born February 12, 1976, passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him. David was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Donald and Bobbie Wratchford. He was an incredible man who brought joy into every room he entered. He was the kind of friend you hope to…

Maurice G. Dresslaer, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1954, in Lamar, Missouri, to Gerald and Maurine Dresslaer. Maurice spent most of his life working as a skilled mechanic. He was employed as a diesel mechanic with the metro bus company and…

Anthony Eugene Runk, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 56 in Lenexa, KS surrounded by his family. Tony was born on June 3, 1969, in Clinton, Missouri, to Thomas A. Runk and Janice M. Evans. He grew up in Warrensburg, Missouri, where he formed lifelong friendships and stayed active in sports,…

Stephen Lee Harris passed away on April 2, 2026, at Abode Nursing Home. Stephen found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life—especially time spent fishing. Whether at Lake Jacomo or in Wheatland, Missouri, he cherished casting a line alongside his grandsons, creating memories that will be treasured for generations. He is survived by…

Gail Ruth Dowdle, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 31 at 7:58 a.m. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Gail lived a life marked by deep faith, strength, independence, and love for her family. She faced life head-on with a persistent spirit and resilience. Gail will be remembered for her…

Michael “Mikey” James Tatum Jr., age 40, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on April 6, 2026. Mikey was a deeply social person who never met a stranger. He was easy to talk to and wherever he went, friendships followed. Whether he knew you for five minutes or five years, he had a way of making…

Mildred “Millie” Mae Moore, 93, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Cross Creek in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born to Flora and Emmett English on May 9th, 1932, in Trousdale, Kansas. Millie attended school in Trousdale and at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Millie moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1953 where…

Birdie Lorene “Lorene” Myers, 99, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on March 31, 2026. Lorene was born on January 16, 1927, in Carthage, Missouri, to Barney E. Rowe and Gladys (Skeleton) Rowe. She was united in marriage to William E. Myers in February 1965, and together they shared 33 years of love and companionship…

Alyssa Zapata passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 26. She left us at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, where she was able to give the gift of organ donation to six people. Alyssa was born on August 6, 1999, at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to…

Joan (JoAnn) Wilson, 91, formerly of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on March 27, 2026, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Joan was born on March 1, 1935, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Vernon and Lillie (Bell) Elwell. She graduated from College High (also known as the College Laboratory School) at Central Missouri State College…