Jacquelyn (Jackie) O’Dowd was born to Margaret Childers Huff and Jack Morton on January 16, 1936, and was raised with stepfather Leonard Huff. Jackie graduated from Central High School in 1954. She then stayed home to care for her four children and she was an active member of the McCoy Elementary PTA. Notably, she was…

Francisco Vargas Romero, aged 80, of Camuy, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was known for his stern yet outgoing personality, always loving his family and friends. Francisco had a great sense of humor, enjoying telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around him. Francisco was also…

Carl Edward King came into this world June 14th, 1945, and went to be with the lord February 16th, 2024.  A Celebration of Life for Carl will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Visitation begins at 10:00am with a memorial service beginning at 11:15am. A graveside…

Gregory Paul (Greg) Metoyer passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Greg was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He loved to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, and the Kansas Jayhawks. Greg’s biggest love was for his…

    Cherie Ann Hanna aged 72, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.     She was born January 4, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri to Allen and Evelyn (Larsen) Blakley. On April 14, 1993, Cherie married Charles Hanna who preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. Cherie…

Alyssa Joy Twaddell, 33, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 at St. Lukes Plaza Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1990 in Manhattan, KS. Alyssa was baptized into Jesus the summer of 2005 at the age of 14. She was a member of the Lone Jack church of Christ in Lone…

Paul Michael Henson, age 66 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Sunday February 11th after a brief illness in St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul was born March 31, 1957 in Clinton, Missouri to Glenn Henson and Connie Maxine Conrad Henson. Paul was a sweet loving man with a gentle spirit and simple tastes in life. He…

Max Eugene Hayes, age 95, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024. Max was born on Oct. 8,1928, the son of Henry and Ada Belle Hayes, of Smith County, KS. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by 5 siblings: Maxine, Marlene, Theresa, Roland, and Zella as well as his first wife,…

Michael S. Domerese, 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 6, 2024. He was born November 21, 1966 in Hartman, Arkansas to Melvin and Linda Domerese. Mike was a man of simple pleasures. When he was young, he loved playing Hackey Sack with his brothers and all of their friends in the driveway. He loved…

Kathryn Sallaz, 83 of Independence, passed away on February 7, 2024, in assisted living. She was born on November 24, 1940, to parents Ryland and Frances (Yates) Miller as the 8th of nine children. Throughout her life, Kathy wore many hats. From her days as a waitress, where she served up more than just food—she…