Norine Jones (Smith)
Jan 11, 2021
A. Norine Jones, 92, passed away on January 11, 2021 in Independence, MO with her family by her side. Norine was born on November 25, 1928 in Cassville, MO, the youngest of four children to Linzie Smith and Mattie Robbins Smith. She was a graduate of Exeter High School where she was a champion high-jumper. She met Delmar Jones on...
Ruth Anita Hunter
Jan 10, 2021
Ruth Anita Hunter, passed away on January 10th, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by 5 children, multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two sons. Ruth loved poetry, politics, history, and singing. She was the best mama and grandma in the world and will be greatly missed. Invictus Out of the night...
Judy Lee Skoch
Jan 10, 2021
Judy (Calihan) Skoch, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was one of a kind and always the life of the party. Judy was born December 3, 1940 to James and Phoebe Calihan in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Topeka High School and went on to pursue a career in nursing from Washburn...
Dana Sue Alvis (Griffin)
Jan 10, 2021
Dana Alvis, 68, a resident of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 under hospice care in her home with family by her side. She was born March 25, 1952 in Independence, MO to Johnny and Peggy Griffin. She grew up in Independence and was a Truman High School Graduate in 1970. Dana and Sherrill Alvis were...
Violet Mae Morgan
Jan 9, 2021
Violet Mae Morgan, age 92 years old, of Independence Missouri, left this life on January 9,2021. She was born in Lee's Summit Missouri on December 17,1928. She was the second of six children born to Luther and Sarah Violet Arnold. After graduating Peculiar High School, she moved to "the city" and went to work for Sears. She worked there until...
Virgil Robert Leibold
Jan 9, 2021
VIRGIL ROBERT LEIBOLD Virgil Robert Leibold, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by family, on the morning of January 9th, 2021. He was 88. After serving in the army with a final rank of corporal, Virgil earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a master's degree...
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,...
