Obituaries

Emil Leon James

Emil Leon James, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 3, 2022 quietly in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease at The Groves Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Friday, October 21, 2022 in the Deerfield Cemetery, in Deerfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the…

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William J. Ray

?William J. Ray, 88, of Grandview, MO passed away October 26, 2022 at Wilmington, NC from a stroke. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, November 4, 2022 at Forest Hills and Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. William was born January 31, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He grew up in the Rosedale area…

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Duane Venay Jenkins

Duane Venay Jenkins, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on October 27, 2022. He was 87 years old. Services will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Visitation will be held from 9-11am. Funeral immediately following at 11am. To view the memorial service live, click HERE.…

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Wesley Allen Miller

Wesley Allen Miller, 44, passed away on October 18, 2022 at St. Luke’s hospital in Kansas City after a short illness. Wes will be very missed by all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered by his infectious smile and larger-than-life laugh! He also loved animals of any kind and rescued many including…

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Michael “Mike” Searcy

Michael Todd Searcy, 47 of Raytown, Missouri passed away October 22, 2022, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday November 2, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Michael “Mike” was born March 14, 1975, in…

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Jack D Runer

Jack D Runer, 69, of Raytown, MO died October 18,2022 in Columbia, MO. Born May 2,1953 in Iola, KS to Harvey Earl Runer and Mima Lou Weddle.  He attended Silver Lake High School and served 9 and a half years in the United States Marine Corp.  He was also an AT&T Operator for 10 years. …

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Harry “Bud” William Brashear Jr.

Harry “Bud” William Brashear Jr. of Independence, Missouri passed October 22, 2022.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri, Monday October 31, 2022. Mr. Brashear was born June 21, 1930, in Picher, Oklahoma. Harry was a Marine Korean War Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his…

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David Long

David Long, 57, of Odessa, MO passed away September 28, 2022. He was born June 13, 1965 in Richmond, MO to Jerry and Benay Long. He was a dry wall finisher for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all riding his motorcycles. David is survived by sons Spencer A. and James…

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Cheryl Lynn Carlson

Cheryl Lynn Carlson, 67, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away early at home on September 2nd, 2022. Cheryl’s family is planning a celebration of her life. She was preceded in death by Paternal and Maternal grandparents, Father William J. Johnson, Mother June D. Johnson, Brother Clifford J. Johnson. Survivors include: daughters, Kjesten Fiducia (Ed) and…

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Mary E. Ethridge

Mary E. Ethridge, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2022, at 1:11pm.  She was born May 10, 1946, to Glenn and Alice Schmidt in Independence, Missouri and married James M. Ethridge on August 30, 1965.  She was preceded in death by her husband and both of her parents.  Survivors include her children,…

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