Obituaries
Dorothy Alice Seaver was born on October 24, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away comfortably at her home in Independence, Missouri on Thursday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 97. Dorothy graduated from high school in Philadelphia, then attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. For many years, she was a stay at home…
Read MoreKenton Joseph Salter, or as many knew and loved him, Joe, was born on a humble homestead in Cleburne, Arkansas, on November 15 1935, to Floyd and Anna Estlee, Joe’s life was a testament to the power of family, hard work, and unwavering love. From his early days in Arkansas, to his move to Kansas…
Read MoreNadyne Karoleen McConnell (Holmes), 98, of Raytown, MO, formerly of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at University Health Lakewood Medical Center Long Term Care Center. She was born April 1st, 1926 in Allen County, Kansas, Township of Elmore to Ivan and Elfrieda (Olson) Holmes. Nadyne was a store manager for…
Read MorePaul Howard Waters Sr., of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 76. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, Paul lived a life of faith, service, and love. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at…
Read MoreLinda Sue Orrick, 80, of Holden MO, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 and has been reunited with her beloved husband Paul F. Orrick and parents Arthur and Mary VanDusen. Linda was born on August 29, 1944, in Independence, Missouri. She attended Van Horn High School and graduated in 1962. In 1972, she married…
Read MoreWith profound sadness, we announce the passing of Caruso J. Long Sr., who departed this life on March 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 15, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, Caruso was the beloved son of Hershel Eugene Long Jr. and Allene Long. Caruso was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri…
Read MoreDarren Carl Williams, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 28, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1959, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he spent his life building strong connections with family and friends. Darren dedicated over 40 years to the United States Postal Service before retiring in 2023. He…
Read MoreMark Daniel McCarty (Danny) was born October 9, 1959 to Earl and Louise McCarty and passed away in his sleep on March 6, 2025. His mom nicknamed him Danny and to people outside the immediate family he was Mark. He was living in Little Blue less than one fourth a mile from where his mother…
Read MoreGwendolyn Cleasant, 68, transitioned peacefully on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for her generosity, colorful personality, and infectious laughter, Gwendolyn was the heart and soul of her family. A retired Geography Clerk with the U.S. Census Bureau, Gwendolyn enjoyed spending time with her…
Read MoreChadwick H. Kelly, 33, passed away on December 20, 2024. Chadwick had a deep love for art, especially graffiti, where his incredible talent earned him a feature in a magazine. He also had a gift for writing, using it as another powerful form of self-expression. Chad was fiercely loyal and deeply loved by those who…
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