Seth Eugene “Gene” Wright, 85, Gladstone, Missouri, passed away September 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Seth A. Wright and his mother, Ramona Dallas Wright; and his sister, Janet VanCompernolle.  Survivors include his wife, Jennie Wright; son, Lance Wright (DeeDee); grandson,…

Anna Owens, 71, Independence, Missouri passed away September 7, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Anna was born October 31, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy and Jessie (McGee) Warner.  She is preceded in death by; her parents, one brother and two sisters; and daughter, Carol Sharp.  Survivors include; husband of 34 years,…

Timothy Ray Vaughn (66) passed away on August 25th at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a hero in all of our lives after a long fight with cancer. His saying was ” I am not sick, I just have cancer”. Among is favorite pastimes was gardening,…

Teena Marie Townsend, 56, of Aurora Colorado passed away. She was born on December 4, 1958 the oldest of seven children to Willie B. Townsend Sr. and Eugenia Davis. Teena graduated from Westport High School and later went on to Park University. Although, Teena was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, she called Aurora,…

Ruth Yewell, 80, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on August 28, 2015.  She was born on October 25, 1934 in Koshkonong, Missouri.  She was known by many as “Sis”, and to her great grandchildren as “Grandma Donut”.   Ruth was the oldest of three children, and traveled a lot with her family when she was a child.…

Douglas Dale Farris, Jr., 65, of Independence, MO passed away August 15, 2015 at Rosewood Health Center after a long-time illness. Mr. Farris was born June 2, 1950 in Kansas City, MO.  He worked as a driver and mechanic, and was a life-long resident of the Kansas City and Independence, MO area. Doug was preceded…

Harlean Kay “Tiki” Miller, age 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 31, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 12 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM to be…

John Joseph ‘Jack’ Studer, 87, passed away on August 30, 2015 following a courageous, 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Jack was born on July 6, 1928 in Kansas City.  He graduated from Central High School in 1947 and attended Kansas City Junior College for one year.  He completed a machinist apprenticeship at S&S Machine Company and…

George F. Huckins, 75, Kansas City, MO passed away due to heart complications on August 28, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in North Kansas City, MO. George was married to Judy Huckins for 54 years. Together, they had two sons and one daughter. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 5,…

Doris R. Jackson, 73 passed away August 29, 2015 at her home surrounded by family.  A visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM. Doris was born February 8, 1942 in Childs,…