Jason Robert Ledbetter, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2026. Born on December 13, 1972, in Colfax, Washington and raised in Lacrosse Washington, Jason lived a life marked by service, adventure, and enduring love for family and friends. Jason was the beloved son of Robert Lee Ledbetter and the late Ruth…

Pearly Ann Ghale of Raytown, MO, passed away June 18, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO, after a long battle with dementia. Pearly was born March 31, 1938, in Kansas City, KS. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Pearly will be loved and missed…

Dixie Rose (Wiley) Sanders, 92, of Grain Valley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18,2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1933, to Harold Albert Wiley and Marjorie Lois Blanche (McQuerry) Wiley, three miles west and a half mile south of Mount Moriah, MO, in Joseph Ellsworth’s home.…

Shirley Ann Cook, 94 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 19, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Independence, MO and was the daughter to Samuel A. Godman and Blanche B. Godman. Shirley grew up in Miami, MO until the age of four when the family…

Lois Marie Lindemann (née Grandy), 75, died peacefully in her sleep on September 17, 2025, at her new home of Overland Park, Kansas shortly after relocating from Memphis to be closer to family. Lois was born in Lackawanna, NY to Eleanor Marie and Leo Anthony Grandy Jr., and was eventually joined by four more sisters…

Kathy Susan Porter, age 74, passed away on July 12, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1951 in Sedalia, MO to Paul and Betty Wilson. Kathy was a Homemaker, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She married Frank Porter on January 20, 1969. Kathy enjoyed crafting, drawing, and spending quality time with…

John Robert Szczygiel passed away on July 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, immense generosity, and a sharp, unforgettable sense of humor. John was a man of quiet presence, but when he spoke, it was often with a perfectly timed joke. He was genuinely hilarious, bringing laughter to family, friends, and anyone…

Master sergeant Warren Edward Bannister, 73, was called away to be with his Lord in the early morning hours Thursday July 9th, 2026. Warren served honorably with distinction as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, and combat veteran through multiple wars and conflicts for our country and will be missed beyond measure. Even after a lifetime of…

Richard “Dick” Ray, 88, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2026, at North Point Rehabilitation in Paola, Kansas. He was born on December 13, 1937, on a farm near Paola, Kansas. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958, stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Base in Japan.…

Sergeant Tommy William Abbey, U.S. Army (Ret), passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on May 19, 1953, in Lapeer, Michigan, he proudly served his country for 20 years as a Drill Sergeant and the Military Police. After his service, Tom worked in the Telecommunications field. He was preceded in…