Obituaries

Dorothy Jeanette Drury

Dorothy Jeanette Drury (DoDo), age 77, of Oak Grove , Missouri went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 2, 2023. Dorothy was born August 27, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Kenneth and Mary Peachey. She married William (Bill) Dale Drury on March 2. 1966 . Dorothy worked…

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Deba Ann (Weatherwax) Barker

Deba (not Debra, Debbie, or any other amalgamation thereof) was born on September 21, 1943 to Ken and Betty Weatherwax in Amarillo, Texas. She passed away on October 4, 2023 in Olathe, Kansas. She lived in Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Kansas as her father was moved for his work in the Air Force. She…

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Mary Kathleen Lindsay

Mary Kathleen Lindsay (aka Mokie) the daughter of D. Jerome and Susie Weaver Lindsay was born in Emporia, Kansas, November 22, 1947, and passed October 18, 2023, spouse of George A. Harris in Kansas City, Missouri. Raised in Madison in a musical family and being gifted with a beautiful soprano voice, Mary’s youth was filled…

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Tamara Yvette Butler

Tamara Yvette Butler, 54, was called home on Oct 7 2023. Tamara loved her family and treated her friends like they were her family.  She was born Sept.6,1969 in Los Angeles CA. Tamara took pride in being a caregiver and a nurse. She was always thinking of others and how she could help them over…

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Timothy D. Minnis

Timothy D. Minnis, 52, of Belton, Missouri passed away on October 4th, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor L. Minnis. He is survived by his mother, Rose Ann Minnis, his sister, Tonya L. Olinde , and three nephews, Dillon, Derik, and Dorian. Services will be held at South…

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Johnny Ray Schmidt

Our dear father sadly passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 51. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and grandfather. He was always the life of every party and would do anything to put a smile on anyone’s face. He lived life to the fullest an always made every day count.…

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Samantha Marie Westmoreland

November 2, 1992 –  October 15, 2023 Samantha, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Samantha’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering determination. Her most cherished role was that of a devoted mother to her son, Leland,…

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Mike VanBibber

Michael “Mike” B. VanBibber, 64, of Independence Missouri passed away on October 8, 2023. Mike was born August 6, 1959, to Jackie E. VanBibber and Judith C. Siebert (VanBibber) in Independence, Missouri and lived in the area all of his life. He is survived by his two children: Haley and Austin VanBibber, stepchildren Dakota Crawford…

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Charles Ross Elam

Charles Ross Elam, 85, of Lone Jack, MO passed away October 15, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center from Lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Burial will follow visitation at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Charles…

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Michael Arthur Gray

Michael Arthur Gray, 77 of Rocheport, Missouri passed away on October 4, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and Papa who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born October 19,1945 in Sherman, Texas to Kathleen Williams and Julius Cesare. He attended the University of Wyoming on a track…

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