Obituaries
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...
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...
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