Obituaries
James "Cody" Hammer
Nov 23, 2025
James “Cody” Hammer passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025 following complications from a surgery. He was 43 years old. Cody was born to James “Jim” Hammer and Sheila (Sherman) Hammer DeMoss on August 7, 1982 in Sedalia, Missouri.
Cody was a hard worker, an entrepreneur and a passionate man. After attending Blue Springs High School, he began his career...
Linda Kay Williams
Nov 23, 2025
Linda Kay Williams, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Independence Manor Care. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at Crown Point Cemetery in Sedalia, MO. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday...
Chauncey Franklin "Cam" Cambers II
Nov 23, 2025
Chauncey F. Cambers II, known affectionately by all as Cam, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on December 2, 1952, in Independence Missouri, Cam was the beloved son of the late Chauncey F. Cambers and Jean Cambers.
Cam grew up in Independence Missouri and was a proud graduate of Truman High School in 1971. Following...
Mary Alice Elmore
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Alice Elmore, born on February 5, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Mary graced this world for 78 years with her fun and vibrant personality that endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mary grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and then relocated to Kansas City Missouri in...
Terry Scott McConnell
Nov 21, 2025
Terry Scott McConnell, 58, of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, passed away on November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 28, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to Diana and Andy Gill. He spent his life close to the people and places he loved most.
Terry worked in the trucking industry for more than 35 years,...
Elsie Emma Hight
Nov 20, 2025
Elsie Emma (Schaefer) Hight, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Missouri. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Elsie was born February 5, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York,...
Henry Andrew Zanetello
Nov 19, 2025
Henry A. Zanetello, “Hank”, 98, of Kansas City, Missouri, went home to heaven on Thursday, November 19, 2025. He passed peacefully at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by family.
Hank was born September 9, 1927, in Wood River, Illinois, to Richard and Eunice (Kennedy) Zanetello. He married Eunice (Cline) Zanetello, with whom he had three children, Mona, William, and Teresa. He married...
Kathryn Elizabeth Nolan
Nov 18, 2025
Kathryn Elizabeth Nolan, affectionately known as Cayden or Katy Beth, was a vibrant soul whose light shone brightly for far too short a time. Born on November 11, 1988, in Independence, Missouri, she brought joy and love to all who knew her. Tragically, she departed from this world on November 18, 2025, in North Kansas City, leaving behind a legacy...
Betty Lou Harbaugh
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Lou Callahan Harbaugh passed away on November 18, 2025, to be with the Lord. She was born on January 26, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Louis and Mildred Callahan.
Betty Lou graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1957. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Missouri and later earned...
Owen Austin Kean
Nov 16, 2025
Owen Austin Kean, 61 of Kansas City, MO went to his heavenly home and was reunited there with his parents on November 16, 2025. Services will be held at Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, on Friday November 21, 2025. Visitation from 10:00-10:30 AM, then Eulogy and service at 10:30 AM, with burial to follow...
Ronald John Moline
Nov 16, 2025
Ronald John Moline passed away on November 16, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 72. Born on August 5, 1953, in Oceanside, California, Ron was a person whose life was shaped by both his fondness for mechanics and his enduring love for his family.
Raised in various locations across the country due to his father's military career, Ron eventually...
David Elbert Lovitch
Nov 14, 2025
David Lovitch, 84, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on 11/14/2025.
David was born on 9/8/1941 and his early years were spent with his parents, Joseph and Julia Lovitch, on a farm in Grain Valley. He was the oldest of four children: sister Patricia (Pat), and brothers Dwain (Snooky) and Dale.
After graduating from Grain Valley High School, he began a lengthy career...
Janet Marie Briceno
Nov 14, 2025
Janet passed away peacefully in her home with family around her on Friday, November 14th, 2025 in Independence, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held on November 22nd from 2pm to 5pm at 1209 W 25th Terr. S in Independence, Missouri.
Michael "Mick" Patrick Brice
Nov 12, 2025
Michael (Mick) P. Brice, grew his wings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
Mick was born April 06, 1959, to John (Jack) E Brice, Sr. and Marilyn H Bender in Saint Louis Missouri.
He moved to Blue Springs Missouri with the family at the age of 9 years.
He attended Blue Springs High School,...
Virginia Leigh Spiers
Nov 11, 2025
Virginia was born August 21, 1924 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Maude Gillum.
She attended Rosedale High School and graduated in 1942. In her 20s, she worked at AT&T as a switchboard operator for several years.
She married Homer Dale Spiers on May 29, 1949 and they had 3 kids, Karen, Scott, and Kent.
Virginia had a strong faith and she...
Claudette "Kay" Hobbs (La Cour)
Nov 11, 2025
Claudette “Kay” Hobbs (LaCour) 82 of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Season’s Memory Care in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet...
Myron Dean Andes Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Myron Dean Andes Sr., a beloved member of the Kansas City community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born one of 10 siblings on November 29, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Muriel and Thelma (Ham) Andes.
Myron graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1953, where he met his beloved wife, Mary....
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