Kaleia LaShay Hayes was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 3, 1979 to Clair Hayes and William Vernon Charles. Kela, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Westport High School. Kaleia worked at Truman Medical Center, where her work ethic and love for helping people resonated with the many staff and coworkers she spent…

Daniel Melvin Gregory passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, with his loving family at his side.  Daniel was born December 1, 1944, to Brick and Minnie Gregory. Danny Gregory was the son of musical parents, which became a signature piece of his life and gift to the world. Danny was an outgoing man, filled…

Timothy James Delano Combs, 17, Lexington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home.  A visitation will be held 3:00 PM, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, Lexington, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow 4:00 PM, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church.  A dinner will follow to celebrate his…

Vera Irene Edwards, 79, of Grandview, Missouri passed away August 29, 2017 at Village Hospice House in Lee’s Summit. Ms. Edwards was born September 4, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Vera graduated from Miltonvale High School in Miltonvale, Kansas in 1955. She began her career as a beautician, but later became a secretary. Vera retired and…

Shirley E. Collier, age 78 passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2017. Shirley met and fell in love with David R. Collier and married on July 7, 1956. They made their home in Independence, MO before retiring and moving to the lake in 1988. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband and son, Ricky L.…

DOROTHY L. (DELPH) KASERMAN, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Raytown, MO August 25, 2017, after a long illness. She was born May 5, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. She was a Raytown resident for 25 years, having moved from Kansas City, MO. She graduated from East High School and earned an…

Meredith “Butch” Clark, 76, Holden, Mo, passed away Aug. 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.  A graveside service will be held 2 pm, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, Mo.   Butch was born March 25, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio to Clarence and Alma Clark.  He was the 1st of…

Thelma Erlene Hurt, 74, Independence, Mo passed away August 26, 2017. A visitation will be held at 1:30 PM followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at New Hope Community of Christ Church, 220, W. Moore Street, Independence, Mo 64050. Thelma was born September 27, 1942 in Coffey, Missouri and…

Helen Kathleen Griffin (nee Williams) of Columbia Missouri died on August 21, 2017 at the age of 100. Helen was born October 7, 1916, near Cordell, Oklahoma, the sixth of six children born to Horace King Williams and Pearl Riggins Williams. She graduated from Foss High School in Foss Oklahoma. Helen married Harry Joe Griffin…