Dale V. McClintock, Jr.
Aug 4, 2026
Dale V. McClintock, Jr., 67 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his residence following a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at...
Margie Russo Keller
Aug 3, 2026
Margie Russo Keller, 93 passed away peacefully at her home in Independence with loved ones by her side. Born into the Great Depression as the fourth of five children and middle daughter of first-generation Italian Americans, Margie was a life-long catholic and area resident who loved people, music and laughter!
A popular, multi-sport athlete of Manual High School Class of 1951,...
Betty Jean Fasse
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Jean Fasse, a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at the age of 95 on August 1, 2026. Betty was born on December 22, 1930, to Myrtle and Irving Carpenter of Wakefield, KS. She lived on a farm with her parents and 3 brothers: Jim, Dennis and Gary Carpenter. She attended primary school at Madura...
Darrell Dean "Pete" Wendleton
Jul 30, 2026
Darrell “Pete” Dean Wendleton passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on July 30, 2026. Pete was born on December 7, 1952 in Independence, Missouri to Ivan and Ida Bell (Thomas) Wendleton.
He graduated from Raytown High School in the class of 1971. He worked as an orderly at Independence Regional Health Center’s ER where he met his wife Theresa...
Tristan Kyle Gillespie
Jul 29, 2026
Tristan Kyle Gillespie, 42, of Baldwin City, KS, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening July 29, 2026, leaving behind hearts forever changed by his love, laughter, and larger-than-life spirit.
Born March 27, 1984, in Independence, MO to Roger and Ceann (Forgey) Gillespie, Tristan lived life rooted in patriotism, family, and creative curiosity.
A proud veteran of the United States Army,...
Aysel Warburton
Jul 29, 2026
Aysel Warburton, 96, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on September 12, 1929, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Aysel graduated from an all-girls high school in Istanbul and was proud of her Turkish heritage. Bilingual in Turkish and English, she enjoyed connecting with people from all walks of life. She loved traveling, exploring new places,...
Ragnhild Carlson
Jul 29, 2026
With gratitude for a life well-lived, we remember Ragnhild Carlson, who passed away on July 29, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 93. Born on November 28, 1932, in Oslo, Norway, Ragnhild’s journey was one marked by resilience, devotion, and boundless love - qualities that touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ragnhild’s early years in...
Dorothy Louise Wilkinson
Jul 29, 2026
Dorothy Louise Wilkinson passed away on July 29, 2026 at the age of 93 years old. Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born the second oldest of 7 children to Emmert and Alice (Ashcraft) Lewis on October 2, 1932 in Atherton, Missouri.
Shortly after graduating from William Chrisman high school Dorothy married her soulmate Charles "Keith"...
Floyd Vernon Corbin
Jul 28, 2026
Floyd Vernon Corbin, 86 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Floyd was born...
Cynthia "Cindy" Williams
Jul 27, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Williams, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2026. She graced this world with her presence for 70 remarkable years.
Cindy was born on March 30, 1956. She graduated from William Chrisman High School with the Class of 1974. While still in high school, Cindy met the love of her life, Michael, at a party. They hit it...
Berton Wayne "Bert" Adkins
Jul 26, 2026
With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of Berton Wayne "Bert" Adkins, who passed away on July 26, 2026, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 58. Born on September 2, 1967, in Springfield, Missouri, Bert lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, laughter, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Bert attended Camdenton R-3 Schools before...
Anna Marie "Ann" Coe
Jul 25, 2026
Anna Marie Coe, 80, passed away July 25th, 2026.
Ann was born on September 10th, 1945, in Independence, Missouri. The daughter of Ervin and Anna Hennrich.
She graduated from St. Mary's High School in the class of 1963.
She married Larry Coe on February 8th, 1964, and to this union were born 3 children.
Ann is survived by 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,...
Wade Carson Spitler
Jul 25, 2026
Wade Carson Spitler, 84, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born in New Market, Virginia, to Edward and Flora Spitler, Wade was one of eleven children. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his retirement from military service, he continued his career in food service at Lee's Summit Hospital, where he...
Charles Edward Naught
Jul 24, 2026
Charles Edward Naught, known to some as “Charlie,” 82, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Born on July 2, 1944, in Wakenda, Missouri, Charles lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering love for others. Charles enrolled in ROTC in high school and enlisted in the Army as soon as he graduated. He...
Augustine "Augie" Guerrero, Sr.
Jul 24, 2026
Augustine "Augie" Guerrero, Sr.
Augustine "Augie" Guerrero, Sr., 85, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Augie was born on November 2, 1940, in Rosenberg, Texas, to Rosendo and Francisca Guerrero. One of eight children, he was raised with the values of faith, hard work, and family that would guide...
Judy Eichorst
Jul 23, 2026
Judy Eichorst, 83 of Independence, MO passed away July 23, 2026, with her husband and best friend Dana by her side. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 24, 1943, to Edward A. Krusbe and Lucille Szerlong Krusbe, who both preceded her in death. Judy was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking special recipes for friends and family....
John David Kilgore
Jul 22, 2026
John David Kilgore, 77, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri.
John lived his whole life in the Kansas City area. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1967 and earned his associate’s in accounting at Penn Valley Community College.
John grew up attending Friendly Assembly of God and...
Beverly Jean Weishar
Jul 22, 2026
Beverly Norman (Reeder) Weishar
Beverly Weishar, 94, of Lee’s Summit MO, passed away peacefully on July 22. Beverly was the beloved wife of Jim Weishar, and a proud stepmother to seven children. Born October 13, 1931, her life’s highlights were her parents, George and Helen Reeder, proprietors of Reeder Pharmacy in Kansas City, Kansas, and her 28-year marriage to Jim, who...
Louis David Vaughan
Jul 20, 2026
Louis David Vaughan (David) passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 65, following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
David was born on November 4, 1960, in Ohio, the son of Luva and Dorothy Vaughan. He grew up in Independence, Missouri and was a graduate of Van Horn High School.
David had a bigger-than-life personality. He loved living...
Charles Edward Lee Guffey
Jul 20, 2026
Charles Edward Lee Guffey, of Odessa, Missouri, age 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Charles was born on August 28, 1943, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Elbert and Addie (Staggs) Guffey.
Charles worked hard at raising cattle, caring for his chickens and tending to his farm duties most of his life. He was a jack...
