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…

Linda Kay Norred, age 72 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in her home. She was born February 7, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, to the late John and Ruth Norred. ‍Linda grew up as the fifth of six children in Kansas City. She graduated from North Kansas City High School…

Robert (Bobby) Gene Pezold, 74 years old, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Thomas More Newman Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M., with visitation from 9:00-10:45. Born to Robert F and Juanita K (Tinsley) Pezold on May 26, 1950, in…

On Saturday, May 10, 2025 Denny went to be with Jesus. Come join us to celebrate his life from 1pm-3pm on May 19, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, tunnel2towers.org.

Robert William Sopko, 45, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2025, after a courageous fight with brain cancer. Robert was born on June 21st, 1979, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Teresa Burger(Sopko). He proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following…

Joshua Daniel Teel, born in Commerce, Texas on December 9, 1973, fell victim to senseless gun violence on April 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Britton and Estelle Teel of Greenville, Texas and Ira (formerly of Greenville) and Evelyn Leeth of Greenville, Texas.  Other family members preceding…

Jeffrey Lee Figley  54 (Jeff) of rural Moberly Missouri, passed away May 5th peacefully and with family by his side. Jeff was born in Kansas city, Missouri to parents Herman Ray Figley and Flora Elaine (Ess) Everhart. Jeff was preceded in death by his infant brother Gary Figley, His dad Ray Figley, and his paternal…

Our beloved William “Billy” James Brooks, born November 19, 1988, in Columbia, Missouri, passed away April 28, 2025, at his residence.  Loving father of Drake, Isaac, and Hazel of Bourbon, Missouri.  Beloved son of Steven and Rebecca Brooks of Columbia.  Treasured brother of Christopher Brooks of Greenville, Missouri, and Jay Miller of Columbia.  Dear nephew, cousin…

Marilyn Yvonne (Lewis) Holsworth, 77, passed away April 28, 2025, in Independence, MO. Marilyn had failing health the last few years and passed away while in hospice care. She was born and raised in Independence where she graduated from William Chrisman High School. For many years she organized and hosted the Class of ’65 reunions…