Patricia Louise Woodward
Sep 25, 2026
Patricia Louise Woodward passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born to Thomas (Tim) and Thora (Brooks) Brady on February 27, 1932 in Parsons, Kansas She will be remembered for her gentle heart, selfless spirit, sharp wit, and an ornery sense of humor that could bring a smile to those around her.She loved reading...
Margaret F Handley
Sep 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret F. Handley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this world on September 24, 2026. Margaret was born on May 14, 1944, in the serene landscapes of Scotland, a place that forever held a special corner in her heart. She was the cherished daughter of the late...
Jed William Malcolm
Sep 21, 2026
Jed William Malcolm, 43, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most.Jed was born on May 23, 1983, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert William Malcolm and Cari Agnes Malcolm. He was a 2001 graduate of Oak Grove High School.On June 27, 2009, Jed married the love of his life, Amanda,...
Tara Diane English
Sep 20, 2026
Tara Diane English passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Grain Valley, Missouri.
Tara is survived by her beloved husband, Orville English; children, Jared English (Keri), Justin English (Angela) and Ashley Sanders (Matt); and grandchildren, Matti, Nick, Colton, Ainsley, Oliver, Barrett, and Logan.
A private inurnment will be held by the family at a later date.
Paul D. Moore
Sep 20, 2026
Paul Dean Moore, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Paul was a hardworking and dependable man who spent many years as a steelworker for WireCo before transitioning into a surveillance position at Ameristar Casino. Throughout his life, however, his greatest pride was never his work—it...
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Reed
Sep 19, 2026
Kenneth was born on May 22, 1934 in Bates City, Missouri, the son of Willard and Kathryn Reed.
He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri.
He married Virginia Reed on July 17, 1953 and to this union were born two children, Becky and Michael.
Ken was a machinist by trade for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant before retiring...
Joyce Jean Klenklen
Sep 19, 2026
Joyce Jeanne (Watts) Klenklen passed onto the next world on September 19, 2026 in Blue Springs, Mo. at the age of 84.
She was born on July 30th 1942, at St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville, Missouri to Hugh and Evelyn Watts. She grew up in an 18 room turn-of-the century farmhouse overlooking the Missouri River. She often regaled her family with...
John Calvin Reinmiller
Sep 18, 2026
John Calvin Reinmiller, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on May 14th, 1941, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of a pastor.
John was a man of deep and steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. Even after a major stroke left him sidelined in many ways for the last 30...
Mark Stephen Dumolt
Sep 18, 2026
Mark Stephen Dumolt, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Mark was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 16, 1956, to John Edmund and Shirleyann Dumolt. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mark carried his commitment to service throughout his life. He earned his Master of...
Ann Jeanette Cannon
Sep 18, 2026
Ann Jeanette Cannon, age 86, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, followed by the Service at 10AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence Missouri 64052. Burial will be at 1:30pm at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to...
Morgan Lee (Slavens) Odom
Sep 17, 2026
Morgan Lee (Slavens) Odom got her angel wings on September 17, 2026. Morgan was born on February 13, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Morgan attended Lee's Summit High School and graduated in 2004. Morgan went on to pursue a Nursing degree graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse in August 2010. Morgan spent her entire professional career dedicating her life as a...
Carol Jean Carpenter
Sep 17, 2026
Carol J. Carpenter, 73, passed away September 17, 2026. Carol was born March 6, 1953, in Independence, MO, to the late Kenneth and Lois (Welch) Carpenter. Carol was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church. She grew up in Independence, graduating from Van Horn high school in 1971. She went on to Graceland College. She went on to...
Nina LuEm Bailey
Sep 16, 2026
Nina Bailey was preceded in death by her parents: Opal Childears and Elijah Bide Pennington; brothers Lester, James, Ernest; sisters: Mable, Elsie, Ruth, Esther, and Trelione; and ex-husband William Bailey.
She has 3 living married children: Julie (Roger) Denton, Amy (Joe) Black, Lee (Rhonda) Bailey.
Eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She grew up during the great depression in a family with ten children....
Sandra J Maupin
Sep 14, 2026
Sandy J. (Dilley) Maupin, 77, passed away September 14, 2026. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Chapel at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, and the Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. that same day. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. a Celebration of Life will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence,...
Anthony "Tony" Perez
Sep 12, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Perez, born June 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jesse J. Perez, Sr. and Tana Perez, entered into his eternal rest on September 12, 2026.
Tony attended Williams Chrisman High School in Independence, Mo and graduated in 1968.
Following graduation, Tony began his career and went on to retire from Kansas City Southern Railroad after an impressive 42 years...
Joe Bret Bayless
Sep 10, 2026
Joe Bret Bayless passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Joe was born on November 18, 1932 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Jimmie and Gladys (McKibben) Bayless.
He graduated from Tulsa Central High School on May 26, 1950. He then graduated from Graceland College in 1952 and then completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Kansas in 1954. Joe joined the...
Fa'alogoifo "Ifo" Tusi Atagi
Sep 10, 2026
Fa'alogoifo Tusi Atagi passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and grandchildren in the early morning of September 10, 2026. Ifo was born on September 28, 1955, in Mapusagafou, American Samoa, to Sofegi Tusifolau and Suisamitafoloali’i Fa’alogoifo Atagi.
Ifo was first and foremost a father and grandfather. He was always proud to say that he had 6 kids and 17 Grandbabies. He...
Laurie Ann Nagles
Sep 10, 2026
Laurie Ann Nagles, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Laurie was born on September 13, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to John O. and Sandra S. (Gardner) McCune. Laurie was a lifelong area resident...
Nancy Ann Trueblood
Sep 10, 2026
Nancy Ann Trueblood, age 49, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 5, 1977. She passed away September 10, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Missouri in 1995. Nancy enjoyed going on walks. She would always walk to the park and to the stores to go shopping....
Robert Mark Brackenbury
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Brackenbury, 99, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home on September 8, 2026, after a brief stay with Enhabit Hospice. A graveside in inurnment will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 29 at Mound Grove Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Community of Christ...
