Betty Marie Helton (Rose), cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend peacefully departed this world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94. Her life, spanning over nine decades, was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to family and furry friends alike. Born on November 3, 1929, Betty embraced life with a fiery…

Amy Darlene Harden, 49 of Kansas City, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home. Amy was born on December 11,1974 in Independence to parents Russell and Linda (Harr) Harden. Though she was quiet and reserved most of the time, Amy had a good heart and was always available to help a neighbor in…

Resident of Independence, Missouri, our beloved Wayne passed away February 2, 2024. He leaves behind his loving grandmother Christine; mother Estrella; father Wayne Russell, Sr.; sister Angela; brothers William and Wesley; Marlene Ruiz; sons Raymond and Ethan Dennis, along with aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss Wayne so much. Words can not…

Joanne “Darlene” Friye, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Philadelphia, Missouri, passed away at 6:54 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Seasons Memory Care in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial will be at Greenwood…

Charles “Mike” Michael Bobbitt, passed away February 5th, 2024.  A visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Monday, February 12th, 2024 at The Gathering at Noland Road, Independence, MO.  Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to Second Mile Ministries http://www.secondmileministries.com Mike was born November 19, 1943, son of…

Sherry Lee Chrisco, 81, peacefully passed at University Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri on January 20th, 2024.  Sherry was born August 16th, 1942, in Kansas City Missouri.   She married Darrell Chrisco in February of 1967.  They enjoyed traveling together and frequent visits with family. Sherry is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Darrell Chrisco.…

George “Georgy” Lipták, 86, died Wednesday January 24th, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas after fighting Parkisonson’s for many years. George was born on August 26th, 1937, in Budapest, Hungary. His passion for soccer led him to be a professional soccer player at the age of sixteen (16) playing in Europe for the Belgium league, RFC Lüttic,…

Sussanne Nell Denham Small, RN, 76, passed away comfortably in her sleep with her family looking after her on January 24, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, February 17, 2024 at Maywood Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. Sussanne was born August 17, 1947 to Raymond Denham and Nancy Lee Harris. She…

Scott Edward Wilkes, 60, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formally of Crocker, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Country Club Rehab & Healthcare Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born in Waynesville, Missouri on March 30, 1963 to Snowden and Cheryl (Bruce) Wilkes. He graduated from Crocker High School with the Class of 1981.…

Our dear mother Amy Oberg sadly passed away on Feb 3, 2024, at the age of 85 after a short battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Her family was the most important to her. When you would ask her about her grandchildren and great grandchildren…