Jess Stanton Pettigrew, known to his family and friends as Stan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Ruby; son, Jess Pettigrew; daughters, Terra Pettigrew and Alison Hopkins; sisters, Vicky Charriere and Sharon Agur. Jess was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Stan…

Zelia Marler VanHoose, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at home on April 2, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1940 to Olin and Ethel Spencer in Cross Timbers, Missouri. Zelia and her family relocated to Kansas City in the mid-1950s where she would eventually meet and wed Quincy Marler on November 13,…

Mark Kirby, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa, and was the fifth child of Rose Marie and James Phillips.  When Mark was one year old, the family moved to Orange, California, where James passed away from cancer.  When…

Richard Lee Riley Sr., 69, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Richard was born December 16, 1954 in Stanberry, Missouri. He worked at ConAgra Brands for 15 years. Richard also worked at Rivals for 10 years. He enjoyed going on walks, scratcher tickets and visiting friends at Casey’s. He was preceded in…

Edward Patrick Kelley, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at his home on March 31, 2024 Funeral Services for Edward will take place on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Edward’s Funeral Service will…

Larry W. Downey, 88, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at the Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Larry was born to Kenneth Downey and Isabelle (Van Matre) Downey on June 26, 1935 in Butler, MO.  He was the only child of Ken and Isabelle, and grew up in Adrian, MO, where he graduated…

Diane Dorton, 64, of Raytown, MO passed away March 25, 2024 at Trustwell Assisted Living. Diane was born in Kansas City, MO on September 3, 1959. She leaves behind her husband Paul of 44 years as well as daughters Brandi Dorton and husband Bart Tittle and Meagan Dorton-Allison (preceded in death by husband Greg Allison).…

Steven Ralph Holscher was born August 29, 1943 to Ralph and Margaret (Ulmer) Holscher. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Boy Scouts of America and attended Rockhurst and Raytown High Schools where he played football. Steve was also a member of the Marine Corps. He asked his parents to sign…

Jayne Brown Pfeiffer (nee Ireland), died on March 23, 2024, in Jefferson City, MO, at the age of 77. She was born on December 11, 1946, in St. Louis, MO. Jayne was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Nadine Ireland and Charles Ferris Ireland, as well as her husband, Frederick Pfeiffer. She is survived…

Christopher “Bugsy” Keith Price, 41 of Kansas City, MO passed away March 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 1983 in Kansas City, MO to Diann M Price and Keith V Price. Christopher was preceded in death by: grandfather, Maurice Price; grandfather, Jack Larsen; father, Keith V Price. He is survived by: grandmother, Ursula Price;…