Laura Anne Lee passed away on January 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 27, 1960, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Laura lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and warmth. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2025, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, located at 6113…

Russell “Bud” Henry, 74, passed away on February 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. A true outdoorsman with a heart as big as the open sky, Bud lived his life doing what he loved—spending time with his family, working hard, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Born on September…

Debbie Rankins, 72, of Independence, MO passed away on January 31, 2025 at 6:40 am. The family will be holding a private service on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Ms. Rankins was born June 18, 1952 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Debbie was a very loving mother,…

Thelma E. Boston, affectionately known as Ernistine, was born on July 31, 1939, in Coahoma County, Mississippi. She was the second of four children of Nathaniel and Fannie Boston. She joins in eternal rest her parents, spouses, her brother Nathaniel Boston Jr., her sisters Lena Briscoe and Forestine Ingram, and her son Keith Boston. She…

John Allan Fisher, 76, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 1, 2025.  He was lovingly cared for by his wife and compassionate workers from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice. John was born in Washington, DC on Aug. 27, 1948. His parents, Nicholas John Fisher and Anna Wall Fisher, preceded him…

Scott Lawrence McCormick, 55, was born on November 5, 1969 in Salina, Kansas. Scott passed into God’s care peacefully on January 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri.  Scott was surrounded by his wife, children, parents, brother, many family members, friends and loved ones. Scott was a very, very passionate man, not…

Born in Texas on June 13, 1934 and died at home with family by her side on January 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her son, James Franklin, and is survived by two children, five grandsons, four great-grandchildren, and a lot of wonderful friends.

Brian Allen Hoefelman, 57, of Sturgeon, MO, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1967, to Allen and Ann Hoefelman. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Riggs Union United Methodist Church, 801 W. Williams Rd., Sturgeon, MO 65284.  Visitation will be one hour…

Delores Maurine O’Dell, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Delores was born on June 22, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri. She had a fulfilling career as a fraud investigator for General Electric, where she dedicated many years of service. After retiring, Delores found great joy in spending time with two of her…

The family of Col. Charles L. Warrender M.D. is grieved to share the news of his death on January 28, 2025, at home. Charles Warrender was born on June 8th, 1934, to Charles and Mary Warrender, in Wichita. He was the eldest of two sons. He graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in…