Obituaries

Cherie Ann Hanna

    Cherie Ann Hanna aged 72, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.     She was born January 4, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri to Allen and Evelyn (Larsen) Blakley. On April 14, 1993, Cherie married Charles Hanna who preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. Cherie…

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Alyssa Joy Twaddell

Alyssa Joy Twaddell, 33, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 at St. Lukes Plaza Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1990 in Manhattan, KS. Alyssa was baptized into Jesus the summer of 2005 at the age of 14. She was a member of the Lone Jack church of Christ in Lone…

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Paul Michael Henson

Paul Michael Henson, age 66 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Sunday February 11th after a brief illness in St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul was born March 31, 1957 in Clinton, Missouri to Glenn Henson and Connie Maxine Conrad Henson. Paul was a sweet loving man with a gentle spirit and simple tastes in life. He…

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Max Eugene Hayes

Max Eugene Hayes, age 95, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024. Max was born on Oct. 8,1928, the son of Henry and Ada Belle Hayes, of Smith County, KS. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by 5 siblings: Maxine, Marlene, Theresa, Roland, and Zella as well as his first wife,…

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Michael S. Domerese

Michael S. Domerese, 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 6, 2024. He was born November 21, 1966 in Hartman, Arkansas to Melvin and Linda Domerese. Mike was a man of simple pleasures. When he was young, he loved playing Hackey Sack with his brothers and all of their friends in the driveway. He loved…

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Kathryn Sallaz

Kathryn Sallaz, 83 of Independence, passed away on February 7, 2024, in assisted living. She was born on November 24, 1940, to parents Ryland and Frances (Yates) Miller as the 8th of nine children. Throughout her life, Kathy wore many hats. From her days as a waitress, where she served up more than just food—she…

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Betty Marie Helton

Betty Marie Helton (Rose), cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend peacefully departed this world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94. Her life, spanning over nine decades, was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to family and furry friends alike. Born on November 3, 1929, Betty embraced life with a fiery…

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Amy Darlene Harden

Amy Darlene Harden, 49 of Kansas City, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home. Amy was born on December 11,1974 in Independence to parents Russell and Linda (Harr) Harden. Though she was quiet and reserved most of the time, Amy had a good heart and was always available to help a neighbor in…

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Wayne Russell Calora Dennis, Jr.

Resident of Independence, Missouri, our beloved Wayne passed away February 2, 2024. He leaves behind his loving grandmother Christine; mother Estrella; father Wayne Russell, Sr.; sister Angela; brothers William and Wesley; Marlene Ruiz; sons Raymond and Ethan Dennis, along with aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss Wayne so much. Words can not…

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Joanne “Darlene” Friye

Joanne “Darlene” Friye, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Philadelphia, Missouri, passed away at 6:54 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Seasons Memory Care in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial will be at Greenwood…

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