Obituaries
Dorris "Lee" Ross
Jan 9, 2021
Dorris Lee Ross, age 95, passed away on January 9, 2021 and his wife of 74 years, Martha Frances Ross, age 93, passed away 2 days later, January 11, due to complications related to Covid 19. They were residing at Truman Gardens in Independence, Missouri where they had spent the past year after leaving their beloved home on North River...
Roy Lee Mckinley
Jan 9, 2021
Roy Lee McKinley, a loving father, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was 75. Roy was born to Roy and Anna McKinley on April 10, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas. Roy graduated from Wichita West High School in 1964. He was an athlete and spent most of his time active in football and wrestling. After high...
Beverly Ann Parker (Nicholls)
Jan 9, 2021
Beverly Ann (Nicholls) Parker, 78 of Independence, MO passed away January 9, 2021 at Season’s Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at East Side Church, 19901 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at...
Janis Elaine Cowick
Jan 9, 2021
Janis Cowick, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 after a battle with colon cancer. Janis was born on December 22, 1933, in Wakenda, MO, the third child of Harry and Geneva Sanders. After graduating from Wakenda High School in 1951, she moved to Carrollton, MO and worked at the cookie factory. Janis married Frankie Cowick...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Lester (Kain)
Jan 9, 2021
Patricia Ann “Pat” Lester, a woman of strong faith, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Pat was born to John and Sarah Kain on May 2, 1936 in Helena, Montana. As a young woman Pat was athletic and enjoyed ice skating, tennis and skiing. She had a beautiful voice and participated in...
Earl Charles Pedford Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Earl Charles Pedford, Jr., 69, passed away on January 8, 2021 in Cameron, MO after a long battle with ALS. Earl was born on January 2, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Dorothy and Earl Charles Pedford, Sr. In 1969, he entered the United States Army, and he was honorably discharged after three years of service to our...
Christina Marie "Tina" Blanck (Manners)
Jan 7, 2021
Christina Marie “Tina” (Manners) Blanck, 68, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away on January 7, 2021. Tina was born on November 3, 1952 in Independence, MO to Thomas A. Manners and Nancy J. Hix Manners. As a teenager she spent time hanging out with her friends and working as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Sugar Creek pool. She...
Eleanor Doris Wenger
Jan 7, 2021
Eleanor Doris Wenger, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was 98. Eleanor was born to Peter and Frances Berg on December 29, 1922 in Max, North Dakota. Eleanor grew up working on a farm before meeting the love of her life, Henry Wenger. They were married in 1945. While Henry...
Leland Eugene Kranz
Jan 5, 2021
Leland Eugene Kranz, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on January 5, 2021. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineers Local 101, joining in 1950. He retired from Jim Kidwell Excavating in 2005. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Darlene Kranz; daughter LouAnn Cano (Mike); son,...
Eugene Charles "Gene" Dropp
Jan 3, 2021
Eugene “Gene” Dropp, 80, passed away on January 3, 2021 due to complications of lung cancer. Gene was residing in Kansas City, Missouri at the time of his death. He spent most of his life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until the deterioration of both his health and that of his wife, Mary, required a move closer to family members. Born June...
Nina Faye Reese (Hetherington)
Jan 3, 2021
Nina Faye Reese, 84, of Buckner, MO, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Nina was born on July 20, 1936 in Clinton, MO, the fourth of eight children to Ralph Hetherington and Mary Lucille (Moore) Hetherington. She graduated from Clinton High School and began working as a telephone operator for United Telephone Service in Clinton. She...
Billy R. Vickery
Jan 2, 2021
Billy R. Vickery, a gentle, loving soul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. He was 85. Billy was born on January 9, 1935 to Glen and Anne Vickery in Clifton Hills, Missouri. He was a simple man yet loved to learn and expand his knowledge as often as he could. After graduating from East High...
Nina Caroline Lewis (Thompson)
Jan 2, 2021
Nina Caroline (Thompson) Lewis, 82, was born October 13, 1938 in Independence, Missouri to George W. and Dorothy (Dunfee) Thompson. She was baptized in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a young girl and remained active in her faith all her life. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1956 and married in 1957....
Charles R. "Chuck" Abernathy Sr.
Jan 2, 2021
Charles R. “Chuck” Abernathy, Sr., 82, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on April 13, 1938 in Douthat, Oklahoma to Bert and Veda Abernathy. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and received his GED while enlisted. After his service,...
Catherine Louise Shropshire (Clark)
Jan 1, 2021
Catherine Louise Shropshire, 94 of Creighton, MO, formerly of Buckner, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Holden Manor Care Center. Private family services will be held with cremation to follow. Catherine was born July 3, 1926 in Holliday, KS to Cicero Weaver Clark and Emma Mae (Edwards) Clark. She moved to the Kansas City area at an early age...
James Lowell Ross
Dec 31, 2020
James L. Ross, 93, passed away early in the morning on December 31, 2020 after several days of compassionate care at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO. James, aka Jim, was born on November 20, 1927 in Paris, Tennessee to Ivie (Lubie) and John Ross. He was one of 7 siblings and moved to Independence, MO while still...
David Christopher Dye
Dec 31, 2020
David C. Dye, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on December 31, 2020. He was 54. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 8th from 10-11am with a funeral service following at 11am, both at Calvary Baptist Church, 1915 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. Interment will follow at Glen Ridge Cemetery in Liberty. David was born...
Carole Lynn Duff (Thomas)
Dec 31, 2020
Carole Lynn Duff (née Thomas), 63, with family at her side in her home, peacefully went to her eternal reward on the afternoon of December 31, 2020. Be pleased with your Servant, oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. Carole was the beloved daughter of Carl L. and Donna M. Thomas, born to them on March 19, 1957,...
Jeanette Carney (Hankins)
Dec 31, 2020
Jeanette Carney, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away December 31, 2020 in Round Rock, TX. Jeanette was born September 23, 1932, in Lawrence County, MO, the daughter of James and Letha (Garton) Hankins. She was a resident of Independence, MO since 1964. She worked as a Switchboard Operator and Supervisor at AT&T in Kansas City and later as a Switchboard...
Reverend Donna Lou Hoover
Dec 30, 2020
On Wednesday, 30 December 2020, Reverend Donna Lou Hoover, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 80 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Donna was born on 26 November 1940 in Independence, MO to John Ivan and Olive Mildred Burks. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University and went to Saint Paul School of...
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