Max Edward Moore, 68, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on August 16, 2023, at University Hospital. Max was born on September 18th, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Arnold Moore and Fern Hinkle Moore. On July 2nd, 1977, he married Patricia Moore, and she survives the home. Max worked as a dump truck driver…

Amanda Jolila Ryan, 28, of Independence, MO passed away August 10, 2023. Amanda was born January 29, 1995 in Independence, MO. She grew up in Blue Springs and Independence. Amanda graduated from highschool and college. She got Lupus and had many health issues. Amanda was a beautiful lady. loved life and had a beautiful daughter.  …

Graycemae P. Crawford, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away on August, 12, 2023. A private burial has been scheduled. Graycemae was born on March 17, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Paul M. Foreman and Virginia E. Foreman (Turnham). Graycemae enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. She was a breeder of chickens, pigeons, peacocks, and cockatiels…

Linda Frances Jones, 75, of Independence, MO passed away August 11, 2023. She was born February 29, 1948 in Independence, MO. Linda grew up in Independence, MO. and remained there for the entirety of her life. She was a postal employee for 38 years. She liked to travel when she was younger. She was a…

Ronald Clifford Kendall, Sr., of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away August 11, 2023 of heart failure at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born October 20, 1950 to Edwin J. Kendall and Frances Lee (Ward) Kendall-Patton of Kansas City, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Becky Sue (Davis) Kendall on…

Rebecca Ann Ottinger (Becky), 76, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on August 9th, 2023 surrounded by family. Becky was born on March 11, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas, to George and Maurine Lashbrook. She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) Ottinger, her children, Sarah Oliver and Josh Oliver, stepdaughters Jamie Case, Jackie Stagner, Jessie…

Lawrence Ralph Anderson, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away August 8, 2023, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center from natural causes. Mr. Anderson was born January 9, 1945, in Jamestown, North Dakota. Lawrence was employed as a license officer for the Village of Skokie in Illinois from 1973 until his retirement in 2010. He…

Antonio Salvatore Mesa, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 with his wife Vicky and son John by his side. Tony was born and raised in Garden City, Kansas to John and Mary Mesa. After graduating from Boys Town, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam (1967-1968)…

Judy Lostutter Hargraves, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away August 5, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House. Mrs. Hargraves was born February 6, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas. In her twenties, she was a member of Sweet Adelines. Singing was one of her many passions. Judy was also world traveler by land and by sea, visiting…

Jordan Eugene Bittiker, Sr., 20, left this earth on August 2, 2023. He was born on January 11, 2003, to Justin Bittiker and Michelle Murphy. The first born son, Jordan faced life with an unwavering fear of the unknown. His love for his parents and siblings was only surpassed by his love for his son,…