Obituaries
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...
Richard Lellous Dills
Oct 12, 2025
Richard Lellous Dills was born on July 18, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025, in Deepwater, Missouri.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lellous & Bonnie (Wolfe) Dills, brother, Ronald Dills, brothers-in-law, Timothy Dujakovich and Archie Britt.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 40 yrs, Janice; daughter, Jami Dills, son,...
Roger Allen Beard
Oct 12, 2025
Roger Allen Beard, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the V.A. hospital at the age of 73. Born on October 6, 1952 to Dean Isreal and Mary Jane (Davis) Beard, in Kansas City, Missouri, Roger's life was marked by his profound creativity, unwavering kindness, and commitment to his family and his dear family of friends known as “the...
Jimmy Dean Hartman
Oct 12, 2025
Jimmy Dean Hartman, affectionately known as Jim, was born on April 6, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away on October 12, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and unconditional love.
Jim's career was dedicated to his time as a machinist, where he proudly contributed his skills to very reputable employers, including Armco,...
Jacqueline Annette Bell
Oct 11, 2025
Jacqueline Annette (Cochran) Bell of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at her sister's home in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 76 years old. ACG Hospice provided tender and loving care prior to her passing.
Jacqueline was born December 15, 1948, in Independence, Missouri, and was the second of two children born to Richard and Marjorie (Sintz)...
Ellen Lorene Draves
Oct 9, 2025
Ellen Lorene Draves passed away on October 9, 2025, in Raytown, Missouri. Born on August 10, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ellen graced this world with her presence for 81 remarkable years.
Ellen graduated from Van Horn High School before earning her bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State University (now known as the University of Central Missouri). She dedicated much of...
James Edwin "Jim" White
Oct 8, 2025
James Edwin "Jim" White, born on February 3, 1940, in Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his hometown on October 8, 2025. Graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1958, he went to Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa for one year and then the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of...
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