Feb 1, 2022

Stanley J. Andrews, 79, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Lee’s Summit. He was surrounded by his family. Stan was born on February 2, 1942 in Macks Creek, Missouri, to Elbert (Andy) and Edna (Pearl) Crane Andrews. He married Ledlie Ann Johnston on April 11, 1963 in Monticello, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters,...

Jan 30, 2022

Brian Barnum passed away at 12:11AM on January 30th, 2022. Brian was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 4th, 1970 to Betty and Stanley Barnum. Brian was the loving husband of his wife, Laura Barnum, of 30 years and doting father of his daughter Phoebe McAllister and her husband Gavin McAllister. He also had a brother and best friend...

Jan 30, 2022

Arthur J. “Art” Patient, of Independence, MO (formally of Lake Lotawana, MO), a man who loved to have fun and always brought his Bose stereo and lots of CD’s and mini disks to parties, passed away on January 30, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 69 years old. Art was born on November 17, 1952 in...

Jan 30, 2022

Richard "Dick / Rich" Sterrett, 96, of Independence, Mo., passed away Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Richard was born on March 12, 1925, in Independence, Missouri to Anthony Blaine and Alice (née Deyo) Sterrett. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1944. Richard worked for "Armco Steel" and "Union Wire and Rope"...

Jan 30, 2022

Mescal Spurlock, 93, previously of Independence, MO, but most recently of Basehor, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. A service will be held at 10am on Thursday, February 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at 12pm at MO State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Mescal was born on January...

Jan 30, 2022

Ethel Hendricks passed away January 30, 2022 at the age of 99 ½. Ethel is survived by her children, Joyce Kilgore, Jerry Mason (Esther), Penny Edwards (Mike); step-children, Jerry Hendricks (Cathy), Bob Hendricks, Clyde Hendricks, Claudia Moelmann (Dennis); and sister, Carol Oakes. Ethel was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Ethel was a lifelong member and priesthood member of...

Jan 30, 2022

Judith (Judy) Ellen Ellebracht (Klenklen) of Independence, MO entered into Christ’s Kingdom on January 30, 2022. As precocious a child as she would be an adult, Judy was born on December 21, 1941 in Boonville, MO with her parents and brother and sister. As the result of an adventurous childhood, Judy had no shortage of stories to tell, including breaking...

Jan 30, 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Barbara Lynn Hiles, born to Olien and Jennie Peters on November 24, 1936, took Our Heavenly Father’s hand on January 29, 2022. Barbara grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School, Class of 1954. She married her husband, Sylvester (“Jack”) Hiles in June of 1955. She worked at the Central Missouri State University Residence Center until deciding...

Jan 29, 2022

David Scott “Dave” Townsend David Scott “Dave” Townsend, 53, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away Saturday January 29, 2022. Dave was born on June 18, 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of Orval Townsend and LeEtta Newton. He attended Hamilton and Nevada Schools where he loved playing football before relocating and graduating from Raytown High School Class of 1987. In...

Jan 29, 2022

Louise Clark Gregson, 99, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday January 29. A gifted woman, Louise was an author, homemaker, prize winning cook/baker, seamstress, Gardner, herbalist, Pearl Harbor survivor, and held a strong faith throughout her life, speaking of her love for Jesus. She is survived by 4 children, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 8 great...

Jan 28, 2022

Homer Louis Routh, Jr., 86 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6...

Jan 28, 2022

Eva Bell Willard, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away Friday January 28, 2022. Eva was born on August 1, 1941, in Henrietta, Missouri, daughter to George A. and Mamie P. (Mershon) Moppin. She was one of fourteen children. Eva was working as a hostess at Conoco Inn Restaurant when she met her husband to be, Howard, they later married in...

Jan 27, 2022

Tammy Rene (Deshazer) Ballard, 51, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed on to eternal happiness on January 27, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving parents, Paul and Karen Deshazer. Tammy gave up her battle at St. Luke’s Hospital supported by the caring team of the Neurology Intensive Care unit. The family truly wants to show their appreciation to that team...

Jan 27, 2022

Milda (Midge) Marie Simmons Halastik, 99 of Independence, Missouri passed away on January 27, 2022. Midge was born on December 29, 1922. She was the 6th of 11 children born to Bernie and Augusta Simmons and is the last surviving child. Midge attended school in Preston, Missouri and graduated in 1941. In 1942 she joined the Navy. Honorably serving until...

Jan 27, 2022

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Jan 27, 2022

Judy Louise O’Connor, age 79, passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2022. A visitation will be held on February 8, 2022 at 9:00 am, with services beginning at 10:00 am at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri. She will be laid to rest in Swan Lake Cemetery beside her husband of 55 years. Judy was born on October...

Jan 27, 2022

Debra Kay Jordan, 68, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday January 27, 2022. Debbie was born on March 12, 1953. She was the daughter of John F. Cronin Jr. and Betty Ruth (Luce) Cronin. She attended Center Senior High School and was in the graduating class of 1971. Debbie went on to attend college at Longview Community College. She...

Jan 27, 2022

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Jan 26, 2022

Dennis Browning Obituary January 26,2022 Dennis Keith Browning was born July 1 ,1947 to Eugene and Zola Browning of Independence, Missouri. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1965 and attended Southwest Baptist{Bolivar} for one year. was drafted into service in 1967 and served in Viet Nam in 1968 on Huey Helicopters as gunner .He also served in Berlin...