James David "Jim" Albin
Sep 7, 2026
James David (Jim) Albin, 74, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. He now joins his loving parents, Alfreda (Skeets) Albin and Fred Albin, as well as his brothers, John Albin and Glenn Albin, in eternal rest.
Jim was a highly successful athlete and excelled in football, earning All-American...
Terry Lee Rhodes
Sep 7, 2026
Terry Rhodes was born on September 11, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO the son of Eugene and Doris Rhodes.
He graduated from university in Rolla, MO with a degree in engineering. His entire career was spent with the Missouri Department of Transportation.
His hobbies were his kids & pets, coins, history, and movies.
He married Patricia on March 5, 1971 and to this...
Janet Lou Jackson
Sep 6, 2026
Janet Lou (Dore) Jackson, age 91, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2026, at Westbury Senior Living in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born September 1, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Lou Eva (Estes) and William Landon Dore.
She resided in Independence, Missouri for over sixty-five years and lived a life marked by faith and devotion to her family. She...
Connie Lynne Highfill
Sep 5, 2026
Connie Lynne Highfill, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, with inurnment to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at...
John Paul "Toby" Tobin, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Check back soon for Toby's obituary.
Private family services will be held.
Michael Dale "Mike" Holmes
Sep 5, 2026
Michael Dale (Mike) Holmes passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the age of 85. He now joins his loving wife, Cathy along with his mother, Lela Elizabeth, father, Harris Neal Holmes and son, Todd Brian Holmes in eternal rest. Mike was Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. He began his engineering career at the...
James Michael Miller
Sep 2, 2026
James Michael “Jim” Miller, 57, of Andover, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 2, 2026.
Jim was born on August 8, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas, to John “Loren” and Linda Miller. From an early age, Jim developed a strong sense of service, adventure, and responsibility. He was active in the Boy Scouts and received the highest...
Marcia "Deanne" Rice
Sep 2, 2026
Marcia Deanne Rice (Née Zehnder), 71, of Independence Missouri, was blessed to be called home and walk together with the Lord on September 2nd 2026. Marcia was born in Clinton Missouri in March of 1955, the first born daughter to Fred and Vera Zehnder (Née Woirhaye).
Marcia graduated from Truman High School in Independence Missouri in 1973. She went on to...
Gerald "Jerry" Bond
Sep 1, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Bond, age 84, passed away on Sept. 1, 2026, at home following a short illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. S., Independence, Mo. Burial will follow immediately after the Service at the Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818...
Donna Gwendolyn Sutherland
Sep 1, 2026
On Sept 1, 2026, Donna went home to be with our Lord. Donna passed peacefully at home at the age of 91.
Donna was the first of eight children born to Dwight and Mary Hurshman. Donna was born in Independence, MO, was a member of the RLDS church and graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1953. Donna married her...
Leona May "Lea" Abernathey Widick
Aug 31, 2026
A feisty fighter to the end, Leona May "Lea" (Abernathey) Widick, 83, passed away on August 31, 2026. In her final weeks, she was surrounded in her Independence condo by her children, grandchildren and extended family. Born on October 9, 1942, in Independence, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Frank and Frona Lucille (Williamson) Abernathey.Lea grew up...
Karen Lea Watters
Aug 29, 2026
Karen was born on April 19, 1948 to James and Greta Watters. She has two living sisters Martha and Patricia. She lived in KCMO all her life. She graduated from Northeast High School.
Early in life she always talked about being a nurse. She was a candy striper volunteer, while in high school. Karen won a scholarship to St. Mary's School...
Jewel Charlyne Hamilton
Aug 28, 2026
Jewel Charlyne Hamilton was born March 18, 1930, in Florence, Missouri. She was a graduate of Buckner High School in 1947 and went on to Central Missouri to receive a teaching degree. She modeled for Patricia Stephens in Kansas City and taught in a one room schoolhouse. She married Robert Lee Hamilton on December 26, 1950, at the United Methodist...
Pamela Ann Guerra
Aug 27, 2026
Pamela "Pam" Guerra (Banes), 66, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, following a courageous 25-year battle with Hairy Cell Leukemia.
Pam was born on October 17, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Howard and Marilyn Banes. She was one of nine children and grew up surrounded by family, an experience that helped shape the strength, determination, and...
Daniel C. Couch
Aug 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Daniel C. Couch, who died at the age of 67 in his home. Daniel was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, and he remained there throughout his life, calling the community home until his final days.
Daniel found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved...
Marilyn Louise Brittingham-Mitchell
Aug 24, 2026
Marilyn Louise Brittingham Mitchell was born in Butler, Missouri, on August 11, 1950, the third of six children of Stanley Lee and Bertha Louise Brittingham. She passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 76.
Marilyn was a loving and devoted mother...
John Earl Sutton
Aug 22, 2026
Colonel John E. Sutton, 100, passed peacefully at home on August 22nd, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Dana (Wendelburg) Sutton. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, he was a graduate of West Point Military Academy in 1949 and subsequently served 30 years in the U.S. Army. His passions included flying his Great Lakes biplane, collecting Lionel trains,...
