Larry Alan Shiner, 76, of Raytown, MO passed away October 14, 2023 at his home from complications from Alzheimer’s. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at King’s Way United Methodist Church, Springfield, MO. Mr. Shiner was born November 1, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. Larry was raised in Springfield, MO,…

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Paula Bicket saw clearly the face of God. Her sight is now fully restored; her struggle is over, her pain has ended, and her battle is won. Paula Ellen Lee Doyle was born January 2, 1955, in Braymer, Missouri, to Paul and Mary (Bayer) Doyle. A beautiful child, Paula learned…

Steven Delbert Hedges, 74, of Independence, MO passed away October 12, 2023. Steven was married to Judy Hedges for 47 years. He loved to hunt and visiting Arcadia, KS. He is survived by: wife, Judy Hedges; children, Michelle, Amber, Jean, Christina, Steven and John; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Per families request, there will be…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lena Frances Norris of Jacksonville, MO on October 4th, 2023 at the age of 91. Lena will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Jane Ann Norris, of Jacksonville, MO, grandchildren James Norris of TX; Susan Norris (Justin) Schlageter of CA; Brandy Norris…

Richard David Tollerton, Sr., of Marshall, formerly of Brookfield and Columbia, passed away on October 11, 2023 after a long illness. Dick was born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Edith (Davies) Tollerton in Brookfield. He graduated from Brookfield High School, attended the Universities of Missouri and Kansas, and received a diploma from the…

Buffy Marie (McClanahan) Parsons, 56, of Higbee, passed away on October 10, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after her long term battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Mary Stephens on April 14, 1967 in Columbia, Missouri. She attended Rock Bridge high school. She met her loving husband in 1983 and spent a…

Paula Suzann Green, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, departed from this world on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born to Victor and Frances Sowers on December 28, 1952, and her life was a testament to her enduring love, compassion, and devotion to those she held dear. Paula now rests in eternal…

Michael Dean Chain, 69, of Independence, MO passed away October 7, 2023. Michael was born March 9, 1954 in Kansas City, KS. Mike spent much of his adult life as a Registered Nurse. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Jeramy Chain; and three brothers. Survivors include: wife, Maryl Chain; sister, Patricia El-Hinnawy;…