Obituaries

Betty L Van Meter

Betty L Van Meter, 86 of lees summit, Mo passed away on October 18th, 2024. Gravesite services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday the 27th, 2024 at floral hills cemetery in lees summit MO. Ms. Van Meter was born February 3rd 1938 in Chanute, Kansas. Personal background: she loved to be a friendly face…

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Christopher Raymond Avila

It is with heavy hearts that we lay to rest on this day, Christopher Raymond Avila, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Christopher was born on August 10, 2006. He grew up in a close-knit family where he learned the value of kindness, compassion, and hard work. He was looking forward to finishing…

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Elizabeth Ann Howser

Elizabeth Ann Howser (Williams) was born June 23, 1960 to Sammy Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Williams in Jefferson City, Missouri. She entered into eternal life on October 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with complicated health issues. Beth worked as a Medicaid Specialist with the Department of Social Services…

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Jerry Wayne Brown

Jerry Wayne Brown, age 54, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Auxvasse, MO. Jerry was born January 7, 1970. He was born to the late Delois (Rev. Willie) Leonberger and the late Cletus Brown. Surviving  his passing is his loving wife Lisa (Routson) Brown. He was a devoted father to Kayla…

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Linda Sue Earley Mecham

Linda Sue Earley was born on April 16, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia to Bill and Barbara Earley. Her father being in the service caused them to travel while Linda was young. They settled in Independence, Missouri, later moving to Sibley, Missouri, where she had fond memories of growing up. She was involved in 4-H, beauty…

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Lonnie Kelvin Lee Kilgore

Lonnie Kelvin Lee Kilgore, 66, of Kansas City, MO, passed away October 27th, 2024. He was born on June 2nd, 1958, in Kansas City, MO.

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Stephanie Rae Yoakum Sappington

Stephanie was born at St. Francis hospital in Peoria Illinois to her parents who preceded her in death, Shirley Moran Yoakum and Millard C. Yoakum Jr. on June 7, 1962. She passed from this life to be in the arms of Jesus on October 23rd 2024 at the age of 62 years, 1 month and…

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Ruth Ann Gardner

Ruth Ann Gardner, 81, of North Kansas City, MO passed away October 22, 2024. She was born January 24, 1943.

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Penny Louise Smith

Penny Louise Smith, 68, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 23 surrounded by family. She was born October 11th, 1956, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to David and Dorothy Massie. She met the love of her life, Neal Smith, in the summer of 1975. They were married on September 27th of the same year.…

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Deborah Nunley Simmons

Deborah Nunley Simmons, 70, of Lee’s Summit, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 17th after a brief fight with cancer. A celebration of Deborah’s incredible life will be held July 4th, 2025, at her home. Growing up an “Army brat,” she lived many places, including Japan and Hawaii. Her family eventually settled…

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