Willie J. Burch

Willie J. Burch, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away February 28, 2018 at John Knox Village Care Center from natural causes. Mr. Burch was born December 15, 1927. He is survived by his wife Patsy Burch Bridges they celebrated their 55th anniversary. Bill spent most of his life in Independence, Mo. He started his working…

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Wyoma L. Caton

Wyoma L. Caton, 84, of Otterville passed away March 4, 2018 in Columbia. Wyoma was born May 11, 1933 in Rockypoint, Wyoming. She enjoyed fishing, baking, gardening, watching wildlife from her home and was an avid knitter and crocheter. All of her family members will miss her and her warm socks and other crafted goods.…

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Justin “Cappy” Orth

Justin “Cappy” Orth, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 4, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 9, 2018, at Oakshire Clubhouse, 9555 Nieman Place, Overland Park, Kansas from 6-8pm. Mr. Orth was born in Andale, Kansas on August 19, 1939. Justin loved helping and healing others…

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Darrell R. Srader

Darrell R. Srader, 66 of Independence, Missouri passed away February 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday March 10, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Visitation immediately following, come as you are. Mr. Darrell R. Srader was born on March 27, 1951 in Independence, Missouri. Darrell loved…

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John Radzins

John Radzins, 65, of Grandview, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2018. He was a lifelong area resident. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 4th from 3-8pm at VFW Post #5789 located at 329 SE Douglas in Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063. John’s parents, Leonids and Velta (Eiche) Radzins emigrated…

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Katherine Watts

On Thursday February 22, 2018 Katherine Watts died peacefully at the age of 74. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents Jordan Alexander and Hazel Alexander. She is survived by her brother, Howard Alexander and her sister, Barbara Dukes (Phillip). As well as her children, Willie Watts (Atomala), Deleesa Chambers, Terry Watts, David Watts,…

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Sterling J. ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Jr.

Sterling J Robinson Jr, 55, was born on March 26, 1962 in Sedalia, Missouri to the union of Sterling and Mary Kay Robinson, His parents, grandmother and brother proceeded him in death. Sterling was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. He was employed as chef for many years. Sterling was a man…

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Norma Jean (Jackson) Higginbotham-Billingsley-Blankenship

Norma Jean, 81, Independence, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Feb. 18, 2018. She was the daughter of Roscoe and Ellen (Sawyer) Jackson of Marion, Indiana, and later Florida. She graduated from high school in Marion, Indiana. Norma Jean married Carroll E. Higginbotham of Kentucky, together they had 4 children; Michael…

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Kelly Lee McGrath

Kelly Lee McGrath left this Earth on February 25th, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born on January 6th, 1955 to Robert and Patricia McGrath of Fulton, MO. He leaves behind his two sons Douglas Bruce McGrath (Wife Ashley McGrath) and Jesse Lee McGrath (Wife Amber McGrath) and their three children Braylen, Lennon,…

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Arthur J. “Butch” Henderson

Arthur James “Butch” Henderson Jr. passed away, February 20, 2018.   He was born August 20, 1953 to the union of Maxine Elizabeth and Arthur J. Henderson Sr. Butch, as he was nicknamed, was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and 2 nephews. He lived in Kansas City his entire life…

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