Obituaries
Linda Lea Lattin
Jun 17, 2024
Linda Lea Lattin, born September 23, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, in Lee's Summit, MO. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
After attending East High School of Kansas City, Linda furthered her education at Graceland University School of Nursing and Baker University. Her dedication to her profession and the...
Travis Anthony Simpson
Jun 16, 2024
Travis Anthony Simpson, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in his hometown of Independence, Missouri. Travis was born on October 19, 1968 to Robert and Alta (Wisehart) Simpson.
Throughout his life, Travis wore many hats - from being a dedicated Boy Scout and Den leader for two decades to leading the Explorers program in Independence and being an...
William "Jack" Jackson Sooter
Jun 15, 2024
William Jackson Sooter, affectionately known as Jack, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. He was 78 years old.
He was born on April 23, 1946, in Independence, Missouri, to William and Cora Lee Sooter. After graduating from high school, Jack pursued his passion for art and obtained his bachelor's degree in commercial arts...
Raymond Edward Maus
Jun 15, 2024
Raymond Edward Maus, a dedicated individual who worked for 38 years at General Motors, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 9, 1941, in Schell City, Missouri in a small house by the Osage river, to Ralph and Leota (Harvey) Maus.
During Raymond's 38-year career at General Motors...
Loretta "Maxine" Corder
Jun 14, 2024
Loretta Maxine (Arnold) Corder of Independence, Missouri, returned to her heavenly home on June 14, 2024. The Lord granted her 94 years of life. Maxine was born on September 15th, 1929 to Walter and Lula Arnold in Boliver, Missouri. Maxine met her husband David E. Myers at William Chrisman High School. They were married on July 27, 1946. Maxine and...
Gary Lee Fiene
Jun 14, 2024
Gary Lee Fiene, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 14, 2024, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on December 29, 1944, in Wellington, Missouri, to Harold and Henrietta (Hufford) Fiene. Gary was a man of many talents and passions. He graduated from Alma High School in 1962. In 1968, Gary went on to serve...
William Dewey Tindall III
Jun 14, 2024
William Dewey Tindall III, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on Friday, June 14, 2024 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Thursday June 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will...
Joseph Raymond Meyer
Jun 13, 2024
Joseph Raymond “Joe” Meyer passed away on June 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on June 7, 1934, in Glasgow, Missouri, son to Leo August and Virginia M. (Hontz) Meyer. Joe served in the army and his passion for serving others extended beyond his military duties into the automotive world where he brought joy to many through...
Emily Rose Nelson
Jun 12, 2024
These Are My Footprints
These are my footprints, so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints, never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint, for now I have my wings.
These tiny footprints were meant for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints, in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angels tears, of joy and not from pain.
You will see my...
Jean Shirley Crandall
Jun 12, 2024
Shirley Crandall was born in Norman, Oklahoma, as Jean Shirley Gohde on June 30, 1930. The family moved several times during her childhood and ultimately ended up in Independence, Missouri. She married David Crandall on May 13, 1949, and together they had two children. Widowed at 44, Shirley raised the children, worked full-time, and sewed many pieces of clothing and...
Sheila Irene Fleming
Jun 11, 2024
Sheila Irene Fleming, born Sheila Shaw on February 24, 1946, in Wellington, Missouri, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. She was 78. Sheila led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and dedication.
After completing high school, Sheila pursued her passion for hairstyling by owning and operating her own hair salon, Blue Angel Beauty Shop. She was known...
Herbert Brown
Jun 9, 2024
Herbert Brown, 74, was born February 19, 1950 to James C. Brown and Treaver (Cotton) Brown in Wynne, Arkansas.
Herbert received his high school diploma while serving in the army. He served two terms in the Vietnam war and worked construction until his health began to fail. Later in life he went back to school and received a bachelor’s degree in...
Heinz Carl Lorenz
Jun 9, 2024
Heinz Carl Lorenz, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 9, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. Born on December 22, 1940, in Misslitz, Czech, son to Rudolf and Marie (Czerny) Lorenz. Heinz lived a life filled with love, laughter, and connections.
Described by many as someone who "never met a stranger," Heinz’s warm and jovial personality endeared him to all...
Billie Joe Naylor
Jun 9, 2024
Billie Joe "Bill" Naylor, age 92, died June 9, 2024 at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO. Bill was born to Ernest T. "ET" Naylor and Josephine "Babe" (Chambers) Naylor on his mother’s birthday, September 15, 1931 in Tucumcari, NM.
As a child, Bill lived in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Nebraska and was a 1949 graduate of Amarillo (TX) High...
Jerry Newton Pratt
Jun 9, 2024
Jerry Newton Pratt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 9, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was born on May 2, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa to Rollo and Vada (Parmenter) Pratt.
Jerry led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and meaningful connections. After graduating from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa, he continued his...
Margaret Marie Barron
Jun 7, 2024
Margaret Marie Barron, 94 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the St. Mark Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 10-10:30 a.m., following...
Lowell "David" Wheeler
Jun 6, 2024
Lowell “David” Wheeler known to many as PaPa, Dad, or Wheeler, died on Thursday June 6th, 2024 in Independence , MO. He was 56 years old. David was born to Thomas Wheeler and Doris Bryant on September 14th, 1967. David has two siblings a brother Bert Wheeler and sister Jeanie Adams. David went to Winnetonka High School. David entered the...
Ralph "Chris" Christopher Williams
Jun 5, 2024
Ralph Christopher Williams, known affectionately as Chris, was a dedicated teacher whose passion for photography left an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched. Born on August 30, 1951 to Ralph and Pat (Drake) Williams, in Kansas City, Missouri, Chris passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024 at his home in Independence, Missouri. Throughout his career, Chris shared...
Joan Marie Slaght
Jun 4, 2024
Mrs. Joan Marie Slaght, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on January 3, 1930, in Carson, Iowa. Joan was a selfless, caring person devoted to family. She applied her special gifts and talents in many ways, always doing whatever needed to be done through community service and as an educator. Her...
Daryll K. Gilliam
Jun 3, 2024
Daryll K. Gilliam 57 of Independence MO passed away June 3, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial gathering is planned to celebrate Daryll’s life from 6-8pm Thursday June 20,2024 at the Carson-Speaks chapel 1501 W Lexington Ave Independence, MO 64052. Daryll was born August 22, 1966 to Glenn D Gilliam Sr and Hazel R (DeLauder) Gilliam. Daryll proudly served...
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