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…

Carolyn S Bradbury of Raytown passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26. She was born on December 10, 1942, in Independence, MO to Gene and Mary Martin. ‍ Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bradbury; two brothers Michael and Jerry Martin, and sister Linda Honeycutt. ‍Carolyn is survived by family members,…

Carolyn G. Dore December 4, 1935 – May 3, 2025 Carolyn “Carol” G. Dore, 89, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Carol built a life centered on family, faith, and community. On December 4, 1959, she…

Christian “Chance” Gray, 21, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025.  Chance stole our hearts the minute he was born. Chance was born with Down Syndrome; Chance faced many challenges during his short life. Although Chance was non-verbal, he was able to communicate in his own special way and taught everyone…

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, Erin Elizabeth Starke a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and all around best friend, gained her angel wings at 39 years old. Erin was born on September 26, 1985 to Charles “Newman” Starke Sr. and Karen Ann Starke in Columbia Missouri. Erin graduated from Southern Boone High School in…