Donald R. Zimmerle, 71, of Independence, Missouri, died Friday, June 5th in his home. Donald was born December 21st, 1943 in Perry, Iowa, son of John and Garland Zimmerle. He married Ella Maxson of Jefferson, Iowa on July 20th, 1962. He worked for several manufacturing companies in Iowa until moving to Independence, Missouri in 1984.…

Russell Pickett, 99, Raytown, Mo passed away June 7, 2015 at Hidden Lake Nursing Home in Raytown. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Northern Blvd., Independence, Mo 64052. A visitation will be held prior to the service at the church from…

Michael Raymond Davenport, 62, of Raytown   The Tehachapi Mountains in California held a special place in the life of Michael Raymond Davenport; they shaped who he was, the activities he loved, and much of what he passed down to his three children.  Born August 10, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, Mike grew up in…

Kenneth Wayne Adams, 81, of Hartsburg (Lake Champetra), MO, died Friday, June 5, at the Mexico Veteran’s Home.  A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19.  A celebration of Ken’s life will be held Saturday, June 20 from 1-3 pm at the American Legion Hall (123 East Broadway) in Ashland, MO, with…

Phillip D. Brown, 63, Lenexa, died June 5, 2015. Memorial service to be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday June 7 at Unity Church of Overland Park with reception to follow. Phil was born December 15, 1951. He was the son of Donald and Eleanor Laughlin Brown.  He was born in Clay Center, Kansas and…

Richard (Rick) Lynn Lackey, 44, died at home June 2, 2015.  He was employed by Collis Craneworks.  Rick was born to L. Lynn Lackey and Barbara Gumm on September 17, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He is survived by his fiance, Erin Gadd and his son, Gavin.  Also Erin’s children, Aspen, TJ, Damon and Valerie,…

Dennis Victor Wernimont, 77, was surrounded by his wife and his children when he left this world on Sunday, May 31st to be with The Lord. The family will be holding a private celebration of life service at a later date. Dennis was born in Breda, IA on March 18, 1938, to Joseph and Anna…

Phillip Joseph Dearing, 59 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Kansas University Medical Center.  He was surrounded by his immediate family, wife Christine, mother Mary Gant Newquist, brother Mark Dearing, sister Peggy Manes and nephew Robert Billue and the loving and caring staff at KU. He was born February 2, 1956…

Belinda Diane Marks, 57, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 25, 2015 at her home.  Belinda was born January 19, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to Loren and Linda York.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and host of friends.  Survivors include her husband, Michael; her daughters, Terri and Sandy; her…

Victor H. “Vic” Peters, 94, Independence, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at Norfleet Baptist Church, followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norfleet Baptist Church,…