Obituaries
Kelly Y. Carleton
Dec 29, 2025
Kelly’s Obituary in her own words
I was born in Warrensburg, MO. On June 4, 1960 to J.C. and Erma Lee Carter. I was blessed in that God gave me a beautiful "bonus mom", Karen Caruthers, four years later, who loved and raised Reva and I from the time I was four years old on. I was an ornery little barefoot...
Deacon Phillip A. Camerlynck Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
Deacon Phillip A. Camerlynck Sr. (Giddo), of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Born on April 15, 1948, to Gustave Camerlynck and Betty King, Phillip graced this world with his presence for 77 remarkable years.
His legacy lives on through his wife, Debbie Camerlynck; his children, Phillip Camerlynck Jr. (Amy), Tammy Summers (Michael), and Sherie Hendren (Rick); his...
Mamie Christine Robinson
Dec 28, 2025
Mamie Christine Robinson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother, entered her eternal rest early in the morning on December 28, 2025, at the age of 97, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was surrounded by the love of her five daughters and one granddaughter.
Born on November 9, 1928, in McAlester, Oklahoma, daughter to Richard and Pauline Beale, Mamie...
Lana "Joan" Egleston
Dec 28, 2025
Lana “Joan” Egleston passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 61. Born to James and Hilda (Cooper) Vance on September 14, 1964, in Wyandotte County, Kansas, she spent her life spreading joy and creativity wherever she went.
After graduating from Fort Osage High School Joan dedicated many years of her professional life as...
Iris Carolina Ulloa Colato
Dec 27, 2025
Iris Ulloa fue una madre dedicada para sus tres hijos, una hija amorosa, una hermana querida, una amiga maravillosa para todos, una trabajadora incansable y una mujer con un corazón verdaderamente grande. Vivió una vida llena de amor y compasión, siempre poniendo cuidado y bondad en todo lo que hacía.
En los últimos años de su vida, Iris vivió algunos de...
Waunita Belle Moore
Dec 25, 2025
Waunita Belle (Riley) Moore passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Waunita was born in Halltown, MO, on November 25, 1934, to Leonard Elmer and Elsie Lucille (Jenkins) Riley, who preceded her in death.
Waunita graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1952. She attended Southwest Missouri State Teachers College (now Missouri State University) in Springfield, MO, and graduated from UMKC...
Barbara Joyce Turner
Dec 24, 2025
Barbara Joyce Turner (Bobbie), born on October 12, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, was a beloved figure whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Those fortunate enough to know her recognized that she was truly a...
Mary Jane Hayes
Dec 23, 2025
M. Jane Hayes, 82 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial Mass held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2025 at St. Mark Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at 2:00 p.m., at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Donations may be made in her name to...
William "Bill" Joseph Downey, II
Dec 22, 2025
William “Bill” Joseph Downey, II, age 89, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 7, 1936, he was the son to William Joseph Downey, Sr. and Genevieve Downey (Brown). The family moved to Independence, Mo. and Bill graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1954. He spent more than...
Clarence Milbert Stoll Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Clarence Milbert Stoll Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Born on April 9, 1925, in Mayview, Missouri, to Clarence and Ethel (Carl) Stoll, Clarence lived a life rich in experiences and dedication to family, service, and faith.
Clarence grew up in Willow Springs, Texas County, where he attended school in...
Cynthia June Thomas
Dec 20, 2025
Cynthia June Thomas, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Cindy was born on May 16, 1960, in Independence, Missouri, to Delbert Bennett and June (West) Bennett. She graduated from Truman High School with the Class of 1978.
Following graduation, Cindy began a dedicated career with the United States Postal Service, where she worked for...
Norma Ann Dexter
Dec 18, 2025
Norma A. Dexter, 90 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away December 18 surrounded by her family at Benton House of Blue Springs. Norma was Born June 12, 1935, at a farm in Raytown to Norman Cranmer and Marie Davidson Cranmer.
Norma lost her father at the age of 9 and lived with her mother on her grandfather's Walnut Grove Dairy Farm....
Florence Esta Evans
Dec 18, 2025
Florence E. Evans, age 98, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1927, in Buffalo, Missouri.
Florence attended Southwest Missouri State University for one year before teaching in a one-room schoolhouse for a year. On February 8, 1941, she married Robert "Bob" R. Evans in Arkansas. Together they built a life rooted in faith,...
Gary Gail Cooper
Dec 17, 2025
Gary Gail Cooper, a man deeply woven into the tapestry of life, departed from this world on December 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on April 11, 1942, in Independence, Missouri, Gary's journey through life was marked by hard work, steadfast dedication, and a spirit that resonated with warmth, laughter, and a profound love for his family.
A diligent worker,...
Woodrow (Woody) Howell
Dec 16, 2025
Woodrow T. Howell
August 6, 1952 – December 16, 2025
Son of Jack Lightner Howell and Anna Louise (Payne) Howell, Woody was born in Independence Missouri. He is survived by his wife Marsha Howell and son Paul E Howell (June Ann) and granddaughter Anna Sue Alice Howell, his true love of life.
He is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn D. Danko and...
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