Leigh Phillips,62, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at home August 20, 2016. She was born August 30, 1953 in Kansas City to Eugene Snider and Patricia (Rose) Snider. She was a lifelong area resident. Leigh attended Ruskin High school, Sanford-Brown College, and the University of Central Missouri, earning her Bachelor of Science in…

Robert E. Chrisman “Red-Eye Bob,” 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away August 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace & Bertha Chrisman, wife Judy and son Curtis. He is survived by his son Daniel Chrisman, daughter Rachel Chrisman, grandsons Jacob Chrisman (Raven Horn) and Cody Phillips, great granddaughters Layla and Liliana…

Michael “Mike” Oliver Peplow, age 58, passed from this earthly existence in the early morning of Thursday August 18th, 2016 at the University Hospital after a brave battle with an unexpected cascade of serious health issues and sepsis. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1 at the…

Mary Irene Van Becelaere, 24, Independence, Missouri passed away August 15, 2016.  A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2106 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri with a Rosary at 7:30 PM.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at…

Alpha Jo Morgan Cheever, 85, of Independence, Missouri passed away August 10, 2016 at her home. She had been in declining health for several months. Alpha Jo was born March 10, 1931 in Hollis, Oklahoma. In 1946 her parents Arthur Wayne and Hallie Nelson and family moved to Sylvia, Kansas where she graduated from high…

Raymond Lee DeFreece, 65, of Raytown, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at the University of Kansas Hospital as the result of complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at the time of passing. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wednesday, August…

Barbara Jean Eagan(Bryant) born February 3, 1946 in Houston TX, passed away August 12,2016 in Kansas City,Missouri. She spent most of her life as a servant in many ways, and in the last years of her life she shared the gospel and His amazing love with hugs, prayers, and in so many other ways. She…

  James “Jim” L. Terry, 71, of Independence, MO passed away on August 12, 2016 at his residence.   Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm on August 16, 2016 at 3708 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence MO, 64052. Mr. Terry was born September 17, 1945  in Earle, Arkansas.  Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.…

Gilbert F Heckel, 90 of Columbia died peacefully, August 7, 2016. A small, private family memorial was held August 11th. He is survived by his wife Amelia, daughter Joanne and sons William and Gilbert Jr. He also left behind his grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Theresa, Melanie, Brianna and Abigail as well as seven great grandchildren.

Johnny Lee Willis, 64, of Olathe, KS passed away August 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, August 15th at New Life Family Church, 4835 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Johnny was born on March…