Obituaries
Peggy Ann Veach
Nov 1, 2025
Peggy Ann Veach
Peggy Ann Veach, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on November 1st, 2025, at the age of 71. Peggy was born on December 17, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to her mother, Mary Jane Morgan, and father, James T. Morgan. As the oldest of four siblings, she set...
Gregory Allen Eighmey
Nov 1, 2025
Gregory Allen Eighmey, born on July 1, 1959, in Waterloo, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. He was 66 years old. Greg was a man whose vision and entrepreneurial spirit shaped not only his life but also the lives of many around him. For over 44 years, he owned KC Railcar, a vision he brought...
Jeremiah Eugene Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
Jeremiah Eugene Johnson, 47 , of Kansas City, Missouri, born on April 12, 1978 quietly departed from this world on October 31, 2025. His sudden passing has left a profound ache in the hearts of those who loved & knew him. Jeremiah was a soul who preferred the sanctuary of his own thoughts, often keeping to himself & spending time...
Judy Williams
Oct 31, 2025
With an undeniable zest for life, Judy Williams filled the world with music, laughter, and love. For more than sixty years, she poured her heart into youth ministry, guiding generation after generation to discover that they were loved, that they belonged, and that God’s Spirit was moving within them.
Singer, songwriter, yodeller, cake decorator, painter, and wallpaper artist, Judy lived her...
Kingsley Wayne Brown
Oct 31, 2025
Kingsley Wayne Brown, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away too young on October 31, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, leaving a profound void in the lives of many. Born on November 27, 1979, in Savanah La Mar, Jamaica, Kingsley's journey was one filled with laughter, love, and an undeniable passion for technology.
As a dedicated software developer, Kingsley poured his...
Stetson Dean Alexander
Oct 30, 2025
Stetson Dean Alexander passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2025 in Independence, Missouri. He was 2 months old. Stetson was born to Dakota Alexander and Emily Robinson on August 14, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Stetson's entrance was a dramatic one, but he was a fighter and was sent home from the NICU after only six days. He had just started...
Glenn Edward Moore
Oct 30, 2025
Glenn Edward Moore passed away peacefully in the kind & loving care of Aspire Senior Living in Excelsior Springs MO after a battle with cancer., on Thursday October 30th, 2025, at the age of 88.
Glenn was born on January 5, 1937, to Neva (Orr) and John Moore in Cameron Missouri. He graduated from Cameron High School and married Nita Silvius...
Timothy William Rathbun
Oct 29, 2025
Timothy William Rathbun, 65, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Raytown, Missouri. Born on July 25, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Tim lived a life marked by dedication to his work, and deep loyalty to his family and friends.Tim began his education in the Belton Public School system through the ninth grade before relocating to Florida, where he pursued...
Mac David Lamken
Oct 28, 2025
Mac David Lamken, born on May 18, 1990, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, while on his honeymoon in Bali, Indonesia with his beloved wife Courtney.
Mac lived life to the fullest and never let the grass grow under his feet. He loved to travel, even to the farthest corners of the earth, and truly experience his destinations: swimming in Indonesian...
John Mark Skelton
Oct 28, 2025
John Mark Skelton, 73 of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. John was born April 19, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Asa and Geraldine (Godman) Skelton.
After graduating from Westport High School, John continued his education at University of Missouri in Rolla. He then began a career in I.T. and dedicated his time and skills to helping...
Peggy Ann McGuire
Oct 28, 2025
Peggy Ann McGuire, 82 of Independence, Mo passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel.
Peggy was born June...
Shirley Ann Phelps
Oct 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Phelps, a beloved member of the Independence community, passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Born August 16,1940, in Independence, Missouri, Shirley dedicated her life to service, family, and the Lord.
Shirley’s professional journey began with her administrative work at the Community of Christ RLDS Church, where she spent most of her career until her...
Denise Rae "Dee" McCain
Oct 27, 2025
Denise Rae McCain, lovingly known as Dee, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri, after bravely battling Alzheimer's disease. Born on May 22, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carl Ray Wells and Phyllis Maureen (Diels) Wells, Denise was a radiant soul who dedicated her life to her family.
She was a pillar of support and guidance for...
Menzie Horace Brown
Oct 27, 2025
Dr. Brown, 90, passed away on October 27, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Sue; three children - Melinda Carney of St. Louis, MO, Pamela (Stephen) O’Connor of Omaha, NE, and Michael (Traci) Brown of Belton, MO; six grandchildren - Caitlin (Stephen) Condon, McKenzie Hale, David (Jamie) O’Connor, Austin (Jill) Brown, Jaede (Joanna) Carney, Joerdan...
Jeanette Louise Weber Barker
Oct 26, 2025
Jeanette Louise Weber Barker passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Jeanette was born on November 12, 1939, in Lafayette, Indiana to Edgar and Helen (Seiber) Slocum.
She graduated from East High School in the class of 1958. For 25 years she was a teller and facilitator for KCP&L before retiring in 1998.
She lived her life to the fullest as a...
Thomas G. Mershon
Oct 26, 2025
Thomas G. “Tom” Mershon passed away, Sunday evening at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson St., Buckner, MO 64016, with burial to follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Donations...
Betty Louise Allen
Oct 26, 2025
Betty L. Allen
October 15, 1928 - October 26, 2025
Betty L. Allen (Van Ash), 97, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on October 26, 2025 in the caring arms of her daughters. Betty was born in Larchwood, IA on October 15, 1928 to Henry and Sophia Van Ash. After working as a schoolteacher she married Joe Allen of Alvord, IA in...
Rosielee Pinkston
Oct 26, 2025
Rosielee Pinkston, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on November 1, 1925, in Breckinridge, Missouri.
Throughout her life, Rosielee embraced her role as a homemaker, creating a nurturing and loving environment for her family. She was known for maintaining a pristine yard, and in her leisure time,...
Ramon Epifanio Espinoza Pazmiño
Oct 25, 2025
Ramon Epifanio Espinoza Pazmiño
El nació en Chone, Manabi, Ecuador el dia 12 de Mayo de 1934 a Trinidad Espinoza y Adriana Pazmiño. Ramon Epifanio paso la mayoría de su vida en Manabi. Ahi construyo una familia y un hogar guiado por fe.Ramon era un esposo cariñoso y devoto a su Marujita, Maria Argentina por 67 años. Era el padre amoroso...
William Douglas Sims
Oct 25, 2025
William Douglas "Doug" Sims, 73, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Doug was born on January 24, 1952 to Robert "Bob" Sims and Wanda Rose (Heishman) Sims. He was united in marriage on April 14, 1975 to Wetta Louise Heide.
Doug started his own construction company at the young age of 18 which...
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