Obituaries
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...
Elsihda W. Pelep
Oct 24, 2025
Elsihda passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Elsihda was born on July 28,1973 in Pohnpei to Elias Matayoshi Wenio and Agnes Inoke Wenio. She married Primo Lutrick Pelep and to this union were born 4 children.
Elsihda was a loving wife and homemaker. She loved cooking, baking and sewing. As a lifetime pass traveler for United Airlines, she had the...
Jerry Lee Woodard
Oct 24, 2025
Jerry Lee Woodard of Independence, Mo 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24, 2025. Cremation is planned with a celebration of Jerry’s life to be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday November 8 followed by a brief service, then burial with full military honors at the Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will then host a reception at...
Donna Jean Sites
Oct 23, 2025
Donna Jean Sites, a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on October 23, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri where she spent the majority of her life. Born on October 25, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, Donna's life was a tapestry of devotion, hard work, and unyielding spirit.
Throughout her life, Donna displayed an unmatched work ethic and a...
Linda Kay Hunt (Reno)
Oct 22, 2025
Linda Hunt passed away on October 22, 2025 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Annabelle Reno; her sister, Sue Breshears; her daughter, Cathy Bindl; and her grandson, Perry Hunt. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hunt; her children, Connie Wooton and Todd Hunt; her grandchildren, Brandi Atwell,...
Ferne Elaine Bruton
Oct 22, 2025
Ferne Elaine Bruton, age 92, passed on October 22, 2025.
Ferne was born on June 18th, 1933, on a farm outside of Lyons, Nebraska, the daughter of Forrest and Iva Arnold.
She attended/graduated from Lyons High School and took many higher education classes related to her career in Finance.
She married Billy M. Bruton on August 24, 1953 and to this union were...
Danny Warren Matter
Oct 21, 2025
Danny Warren Matter was born on April 17, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, and he left this world on October 21, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by love. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Danny embodied the qualities of warmth and kindness that touched many lives.
Danny's professional journey as an automotive mechanic spanned an impressive 45 years with Sears, where he...
Sarah Ellen Schieber
Oct 21, 2025
She was born in Marion, Kentucky, on September 13, 1939, to Lorene and Tom Walker. Sarah spent most of her life in Lafayette County and Independence, Missouri. There, she built a home grounded in love, faith, and devotion to family.
Sarah was a devoted wife to her husband, Hugh, for 69 years. She was the proud mother of three daughters Linda...
Karen Sue Smith
Oct 20, 2025
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
Karen Sue Smith, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born on August 27, 1950, in Chickasha, OK, to Homer D. and Virginia L. Spiers. Karen attended kindergarten through...
Linda Gail Demanche
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Gail Demanche, née Williams, left this terrible place on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Born in Houston, TX in 1945, she was preceded in death by her loving parents Jack and Thelma Williams, her beloved aunt and uncle Sam and Mabel Sharkey-Sampson, and many more aunts and uncles. She is survived by her only child, Lori Lynn Demanche of Kansas...
Lelah "Nadine" Umphreys
Oct 19, 2025
Lelah “Nadine” Umphreys passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at NorthCare Hospice. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel followed immediately by a graveside service at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Nadine was born on January 14,1930, in Louisburg, Missouri and spent her formative years in the rural community attending...
Richard Allen Gregg
Oct 18, 2025
Richard Allen Gregg
On October 18, 2025, Richard Gregg departed this life, but not our hearts.
His parents were Wm Ivan Gregg and Alice Gross Gregg. He was born and grew up in Independence, MO.
Richard married Twila Troutwine Gregg, they had a long marriage filled with love, respect and support for each other. He had a brother, Robert Gregg, and a sister...
Ray Hamilton Arnold
Oct 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ray Hamilton Arnold November 8, 1932 – October 17, 2025
Ray Hamilton Arnold was born on November 8, 1932, in his family home in Carrollton, Missouri. He left this world peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by love in the home they built in Independence, Missouri. He was 92 years old.
Life wasn’t always easy for Ray, but...
James Theodore Scott
Oct 15, 2025
James Theodore "J.T." Scott, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Independence, Missouri at the age of 87. He was born on born on July 20, 1938, in Greenfield, Missouri to Ira Eugene Scott and Lucy Belle (Stark) Scott.
James graduated from Greenfield High School and enrolled into the United States Army....
Carol Ann Allen
Oct 15, 2025
Carol Ann Allen departed this world on October 15, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Born on May 22, 1933, in Atherton, Missouri, to Richard and Hazel Moore, Carol was a generous spirit who devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her community.
As a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Carol took great pride in assisting her...
Toni Jo Teer
Oct 15, 2025
Toni Jo Teer died on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, in Humansville, MO. She was 38 years old. Toni was born to Barbara Wheeler and Larry Teer on October 22nd, 1986. And later raised by David Wheeler, her stepfather. Toni has 3 Brothers: Thomas Wheeler, “Rae Wheeler”, Nicholas Wheeler, “Meg Wheeler”, and Michael Wheeler, “Cassie Wheeler”. Toni went to Van Horn...
Wallace Dale Moore
Oct 15, 2025
Wallace Dale Moore, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Wallace was born on December 18, 1931, in Grove Springs, Missouri to Walter and Audrey (McMillan) Moore. He grew up on a dairy farm alongside his seven siblings, an upbringing that instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation...
Herbert Wayne "Herb" Schaefer
Oct 12, 2025
Herbert Wayne Schaefer, affectionately known as Herb, was born on November 12, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alfred and Amalie (Wolfraum) Schaefer. He passed away on October 12, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of skill and passion that touched many lives.
Herb was a dedicated technical draftsperson, a profession he excelled in while often performing as an...
Jerimie Michael Pinter
Oct 12, 2025
Jerimie Michael Pinter, 41 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025. Cremation is planned and there will be a memorial gathering held from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel in Independence, MO.
Jerimie was born on October 18, 1983 in Kansas City, MO to Joe and Sheryl (Williams) Pinter and has been a...
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