Obituaries
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...
Ronald Gerald Simsheuser
Jun 2, 2024
Ronald Gerald Simsheuser, affectionately known as Ron, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on May 9, 1939, in Weston, Missouri. Ron led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
In his professional career, Ron’s commitment and work ethic were truly commendable. For 34 years, Ron worked diligently for Armco Steel until...
Wilma Lee Thornton
Jun 1, 2024
Wilma Lee Thornton, 97 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Blue Springs. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. The family will greet friends from...
Rosita Lillian Garcia Fabela
Jun 1, 2024
In Memory of Rosita Lillian Garcia Fabela
Rosita Lillian Garcia Fabela, affectionately known as "Rosie" to her loved ones or “Mommo” to her grandkids, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. She was born on August 21, 1944, in Argentine, Kansas to her parents, Gabriel and Elvira Garcia. A devoted soul whose kindness knew no bounds, Rosie will be...
Jerry Lee England
May 30, 2024
Jerry Lee England was born on December 31st, 1953, to Ray and Jewell England in Independence, Missouri. He passed away on May 30th, 2024, from a bicycle accident. Jerry is survived by his son Ryan (Amber), his daughter, Jaclyn England and four grandchildren, Rylan, Dax, Sutton, and Cambria.
He had a distinguished career in management for Union Pacific Railroad and retired...
Margaret "Peggy" Lee Tomlin
May 30, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Lee Tomlin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, after losing a hard fought 2 plus years battle with several serious health issues. She was 81. Peggy was born January 6, 1943, in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Mary McDonald.
Peggy graduated from East High School in 1961 where she met...
George William Lafal
May 30, 2024
George LafalGeorge W. Lafal of Blue Springs, Mo passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024. He was born February 10,1946 in Independence, Mo.He graduated from Van Horn high school (1964) where he played football and was on the swim team.He had a diverse career starting with his job working for N&W Railroad where he made lifelong friends who have been...
Terry Walton Blankenship
May 28, 2024
Terry Walton Blankenship, 85 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday,...
James "Jim" Woodson Combs
May 28, 2024
James "Jim" Woodson Combs, a man of many talents and a heart full of love, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. He was 81 years old.
Jim was born on October 3, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas to George and Lena Combs. A deep love of service and dedication marked his life. He served our country honorably for 12 years in...
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