Burt Toone, 79, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on April 21st , after an extended illness. Burt was married to Teresa VanBecelaere in 1966. He remarried to Tisha Trembly in 1999. He was preceded in death by his father James Ann Toone and mother Janey Hugh Lawrence and stepmother Jean Ann Toone. He is survived…

On Thursday, April 20th of 2023, the world lost a caring and loving woman, Elizabeth Anne Duffey.  Elizabeth was 67 and had been battling ill health for quite some time. Unfortunately, it was time for peace, and she passed while surrounded by her family.  Elizabeth was born to Jerry and Gloria (Maremont) Lapkin, on March…

Darrell Wayne Kelso, 63, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away at his home on the morning of April 9, 2023, with his family by his side. Born November 11, 1959, in Windsor, MO, he was the son of Joyce and Irvin Kelso. Darrell was adventurous as a young child, and seemed to have no fear. His love of…

Oscar ‘Paul’ Dockery died on April 18, 2023 at Lenoir Woods Senior Living Community in Columbia, MO, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was 89 years old. Paul was born in Appalachia, Virginia, on October 16, 1933, and grew up in a Christian family. The family was very musical and the brothers loved playing…

Luke Joseph Kates, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. He was only 37 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Luke was born on February 24, 1986. Services for Luke will take place on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Abundant Life Church, 304 SW Persels Road, Lees…

Doris Louise (Cluever) Thrane, 96, passed away on Easter which was fitting as it was Resurrection Sunday. Born on May 28,1926 to Sallie Joe and Walter R Cluever. Doris married the love of her life, Gilman Thrane, Jr on November 1,1947 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage until his passing in February 2016. She is…

Ricky Rae Reynolds, loving brother, father, grandfather, and uncle. Ricky, age 76 of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Born in Lafayette, IN to the late Billy Reynolds and Colleen Vigus (Vernier) on December 3, 1946, he was raised in Monticello, IN. He was a standout All American basketball player at Twin…

Carol Talley, 60, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Talley was born in Kansas City, MO in December 1962. Survivors of Carol include her husband mark Talley, children Mark Talley Jr., Brandon Talley, Keanna Talley, brothers Ken Lattimer and…

Joyce Ann Brockes, 61, of California, Missouri passed away on April 20, 2023 at her home from natural causes. Per her request she will be cremated. Mrs. Brockes was born July 15, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Brockes. She is survived by 4 children, a daughter…

Mary Rose Maglio “Tweety” of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully at Galway Home Nursing Facility, Wednesday, April 12,2023. Mary Rose was born on August 29, 1945, in Vineland, NJ, to Joseph & Melina Maglio. Mary Rose worked for a financial firm her whole life. She formed long and deep friendships with everyone she worked with.…