Obituaries

Tanya McCracken

Tanya McCracken, age 65, of Grain Valley, MO went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 25th, 2023. Tanya was preceded in death by her parents Joyce & Jim Jones, and Don & Frances McCracken. Tanya is survived by: brothers, Donnie & Derek McCracken; sisters, Lisa Cassity & Mellany Accurso;  daughter, Jessica and…

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Norman L. Thompson

Norman L. Thompson, 87, of New Bloomfield, MO passed away on October 24th, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Norman was born on February 24, 1936 to Clifford and Mildred Faye (Tracey) Thompson in Tebbetts, MO. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Cave on May 27th, 1955. Norman was…

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Lucy Ann Miller Berry

Lucy Ann Miller Berry 04/01/1957 – 10/21/2023 Memorial Service: October 26, 2023 @ 11am @ First Presbyterian Church, Lee’s Summit, MO. Lucy was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Growing up, Lucy enjoyed time with her family, those in Kansas City and those in Mt. Vernon, MO. She frequently told stories to her children…

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Carolyn “Sue” Cowart

Carolyn “Sue” Cowart was born on November 18, 1937 to Carlene Boddy and Donald Wayman Tann in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2023. She attended Paseo High School, graduating in 1955. She began working at Southwestern Bell where she met Fred L. Cowart, and they married in…

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Iva Jean Bankson

Iva Jean (Ivy to her friends) was born on December 20, 1949 to Russell and Iva Carter in Warrensburg, Missouri. She passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Iva attended Reese Elementary School and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1968. She started…

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Micah Shane Pattison

MICAH SHANE PATTISON 1979-2023 Micah Shane Pattison, 44, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 17, 2023, in his hometown. Born on September 9, 1979, in Kansas City, Missouri to Beth (Rowley) & Michael Pattison, Micah was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness…

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Richard “Dick” James Sartin

Richard “Dick” James Sartin, was born on May 12, 1942 in St. Charles, Missouri to Ira Nay and Irene Hope Sartin. Dick’s father was an ironworker and traveled to where the work was, and eventually settled in Independence, Missouri, where Dick later grew up. Dick was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, class of…

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L. Clayton Hoover

(Larry) Clayton Hoover, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Research Medical Center. Clayton had grown to love the Word of God, the Bible, and studied for hours to prepare his Sunday School lessons at his church home, Living Stones Church in Blue…

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Karen S. Hedrick Painter

Karen S. Hedrick Painter, 70, of Raytown, MO passed away October 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by: father, William D. Hedrick; mother, Dorothy G. Hedrick; brother, William M. “Mike” Hedrick; and brother, Larry D. Hedrick. Survivors include: son, Mark A. Hedrick; brother, Ronald L. Hedrick; and sister, Carol A. Hedrick.

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Ivory Joe Thompson Sr.

Ivory Joe Thompson Sr., AKA (Smokey), age 72, of Independence Missouri entered God’s Kingdom on October 17th, 2023. He was born in Pierce Texas to Robert and Myrtle Thompson on August 10th, 1951. Ivory was the 4th of 10 children. Ivory had rededicated his life to Christ. He was employed by Polytainer’s in Lee’s Summit…

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