Paul D. Moore
Sep 20, 2026
Paul Dean Moore, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Paul was a hardworking and dependable man who spent many years as a steelworker for WireCo before transitioning into a surveillance position at Ameristar Casino. Throughout his life, however, his greatest pride was never his work—it...
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Reed
Sep 19, 2026
Please check back soon for an obituary. Contributions in Ken's honor can be made to the Restoration Bookstore.
Joyce Jean Klenklen
Sep 19, 2026
Joyce Jeanne (Watts) Klenklen passed onto the next world on September 19, 2026 in Blue Springs, Mo. at the age of 84.
She was born on July 30th 1942, at St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville, Missouri to Hugh and Evelyn Watts. She grew up in an 18 room turn-of-the century farmhouse overlooking the Missouri River. She often regaled her family with...
Mark Stephen Dumolt
Sep 18, 2026
Mark Stephen Dumolt, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Mark was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 16, 1956, to John Edmund and Shirleyann Dumolt. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mark carried his commitment to service throughout his life. He earned his Master of...
Ann Jeanette Cannon
Sep 18, 2026
Ann Jeanette Cannon, age 86, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, followed by the Service at 10AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence Missouri 64052. Burial will be at 1:30pm at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to...
Nina LuEm Bailey
Sep 16, 2026
Nina Bailey was preceded in death by her parents: Opal Childears and Elijah Bide Pennington; brothers Lester, James, Ernest; sisters: Mable, Elsie, Ruth, Esther, and Trelione; and ex-husband William Bailey.
She has 3 living married children: Julie (Roger) Denton, Amy (Joe) Black, Lee (Rhonda) Bailey.
Eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She grew up during the great depression in a family with ten children....
Sandra J Maupin
Sep 14, 2026
Sandy J. (Dilley) Maupin, 77, passed away September 14, 2026. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Chapel at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, and the Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. that same day. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. a Celebration of Life will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence,...
Anthony "Tony" Perez
Sep 12, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Perez, born June 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jesse J. Perez, Sr. and Tana Perez, entered into his eternal rest on September 12, 2026.
Tony attended Williams Chrisman High School in Independence, Mo and graduated in 1968.
Following graduation, Tony began his career and went on to retire from Kansas City Southern Railroad after an impressive 42 years...
Joe Bret Bayless
Sep 10, 2026
Joe Bret Bayless passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Joe was born on November 18, 1932 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Jimmie and Gladys (McKibben) Bayless.
He graduated from Tulsa Central High School on May 26, 1950. He then graduated from Graceland College in 1952 and then completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Kansas in 1954. Joe joined the...
Fa'alogoifo "Ifo" Tusi Atagi
Sep 10, 2026
Fa'alogoifo Tusi Atagi passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and grandchildren in the early morning of September 10, 2026. Ifo was born on September 28, 1955, in Mapusagafou, American Samoa, to Sofegi Tusifolau and Suisamitafoloali’i Fa’alogoifo Atagi.
Ifo was first and foremost a father and grandfather. He was always proud to say that he had 6 kids and 17 Grandbabies. He...
Laurie Ann Nagles
Sep 10, 2026
Laurie Ann Nagles, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Laurie was born on September 13, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to John O. and Sandra S. (Gardner) McCune. Laurie was a lifelong area resident...
Nancy Ann Trueblood
Sep 10, 2026
Nancy Ann Trueblood, age 49, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 5, 1977. She passed away September 10, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Missouri in 1995. Nancy enjoyed going on walks. She would always walk to the park and to the stores to go shopping....
Robert Mark Brackenbury
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Brackenbury, 99, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home on September 8, 2026, after a brief stay with Enhabit Hospice. A graveside in inurnment will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 29 at Mound Grove Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. He was born on July 31, 1927, in Independence,...
Logan Codi Rodgers
Sep 8, 2026
Logan Codi Rodgers, beloved son, brother, grandson, family member, and friend, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 22.
Logan was a remarkable young man whose bright mind, strong work ethic, and zest for life touched so many people. He graduated from Truman High School before earning his associate degree from Metropolitan Community College–Longview. Incredibly bright and determined,...
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...
