Obituaries

Janice McGee

Janice McGee, 68, of Winfield, KS passed away February 28, 2025 at KU Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Ponca City Church, Ponca City, OK. Janice was born and raised in Ponca City, OK. She was born April 15, 1956. Janice loved spending time with her children,…

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Andrew Jordan Owens

Andrew “Andy” Jordan Owens, 62 of Independence, MO. passed away March 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Owens was born January 6,1963 in Independence, MO. Andy was all about fishing, shooting and hunting. He loved being with his kids, grand babies and friends. Andy is preceded in death by his Mother…

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Martin Allen Swinehart

Martin Allen Swinehart, 85, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Saint Luke’s Hospice House on March 2, 2025. He leaves a legacy of deep faith in God and of unconditional love. Martin was born on February 10, 1940 in Spokane, Washington to Dr. Paul Alpheus Swinehart and Agnes Laura (Ward)…

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Michael William Jeffers

Michael William Jeffers, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. A proud graduate of William Chrisman High School, Class of 1973, Mike married his high school sweetheart, Teresa Kay Hughes, on February 7, 1975. Together, they built a strong and loving…

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Vivian Kay Rowles McGraw

Vivian Kay Rowles McGraw, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the family she adored. Vivian was born in Booneville, MO, on January 23, 1945, and raised in Sedalia, MO. Vivian lived a full life of love and laughter with family & friends.…

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Victor J Gonzalez

July 29, 1969 – February 13, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victor J. Gonzalez, age 55, who left us to be with the lord on February 13th, 2025. Victor was born on July 29th, 1969, to Roman and Herminia Gonzalez. He grew up in Independence Mo. and graduated…

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Ruth V. (Shields) Pannell

Ruth V. (Shields) Pannell, 78, of Raytown, Missouri passed away February 26th, 2025 at Addington Place in Lee’s Summit, Missouri after fighting a courageous two year battle with lung cancer. Ruth was born on July 15, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was known…

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Mary Anne Harper

Mary Anne Harper, 63, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on February 27th, 2025 at Olathe Hospice House. Mary Anne enjoyed nature, going for walks, bird watching, and her pets. She dedicated her career to teaching elementary school, specifically first grade. Her teaching career touched the lives of many children and families. She was preceded in…

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Bobby Null

On February 26th, 2025, Bob Null passed from this world into the hands of God. Bob was born on February 25, 1939, in Bonanza, Arkansas, to Ernstine and Parker Null. There he met and married his wife of 66 years, Judy.  They had two children, Robert and Sandra. Their family moved to the Kansas City area…

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Charles David Bradshaw

Charles David Bradshaw, 67, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Raytown, Missouri. Born on April 14, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, he lived a life marked by curiosity, dedication, and kindness. David had a wide range of personal and professional passions. Throughout his career he managed several well-known restaurants, including Perkins, Tippins, Roxy’s Diner…

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