Lynda Gayle Ganaden, 79, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri. A memorial service will follow at 11:00…

Bobbie Kincade entered the arms of Jesus on June 5, 2026. Roberta (Bobbie) Mary Kincade was born July 16, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo to R. Howard Backer and Theresa Shaw Backer.  She attended St. Alphonsus (The Rock) High School and Forest Park Community College. She is preceded in death by her parents and her…

Sheila Darlene Kirkendoll McFarland 1940-2026 Sheila McFarland, beloved mother to 4 children, 85, of Raytown, MO, (formerly of Kingsville) passed away at home on June 5, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Cameron, MO on July 17, 1940 to Fred LeRoy Kirkendoll and Hazel Alberta Flanders Kirkendoll, the third…

Annette Rouleau, 77 of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Born on June 24, 1948, in Norton, KS Annette was the daughter of Dora Dean Hill and Vernon Hill, who preceded her in death. Annette is survived by her sisters, Pat Hippen and Kathy Lukasik, and her brother, Tom (Sharon) Hill. She…

Kenneth Wayne Stevens, III, known to his family and friends as “Kenny,” was born on November 6, 1997, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Donna Osborne and Kenneth Wayne Stevens, Jr. He passed away on June 4, 2026, doing what he loved. As one friend so fittingly said, Kenny “…lived life to the fullest, chasing every…

Mac Eddie Flowers Jr., 52, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas. Affectionately known as “Kinfolk,” Mac will be remembered for his big heart and his deep love for bringing people together. Family meant everything to him, and he cherished every…

​Michael J. Tatum of Independence, MO passed away June 2, 2026. Michael was born September 22, 1967 in Euskirchen, Germany. He was adopted by Mr and Mrs. Tatum alongside his twin sister, Elizabeth. In 1998 he married Alisha Nall. They had two children together: Phillip and Sabrina Tatum. Michael was also a father to Christopher…

Terry Lee Gates, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born April 29, 1941 in Fayette, MO. Terry had a lifelong love of sports, especially basketball. Energetic and full of life, he never met a stranger and truly enjoyed making friends wherever he went. He had a deep appreciation…

Patricia Ann Copeland, 84, passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospice House in Kansas City Missouri on Saturday May 30, 2026. Pat was born January 24, 1942 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Bill and Melba Murphy. As a young child she moved frequently due to her father working for the government in various Civil Aeronautics…

George S. Mitre, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home in Independence, Missouri. Born on February 16, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, to Santos and Alice Mitre, George led a life characterized by service, dedication, and deep faith. Shortly after his…