Obituaries
Ronald Eugene Childers
Jun 14, 2023
Ronald Eugene Childers, known to his loved ones as Ron, passed away on June 14, 2023 in Liberty, Missouri. Born on September 22, 1953, in Fayette, Missouri, Ron's life was filled with laughter, joy, and love.Ron graduated from Truman High School and embarked on a fulfilling career at the ABF Truck Terminal. He was a proud member of the Teamsters...
Douglas B. Shutt
Jun 13, 2023
Douglas Bradley Shutt, 70, left us for his next great adventure on June 13th at Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, probably still haggling over the price of his hospital gown. Born on 10/25/1952, he reached the ripe age of 70 before deciding it was time to check out.
Douglas Shutt wore many hats – loving father, devoted friend,...
William "Bill" Alan Crockett
Jun 13, 2023
William "Bill" Alan Crockett answered the "telephone call" to Jesus on June 13, 2023 at the age of 79 years old. He was born to John Edward and Mary Marcine Crockett on September 22, 1943 in Kansas City, MO.
Bill was an avid telephone collector. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and son and loved talking...
Glenn Ellis Arnold, Sr.
Jun 12, 2023
Glenn Ellis Arnold, Sr. passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by those who love him. He was 58.
Ellis (as he was known to most) was born on September 2, 1964 to Betty Sears and Warren Arnold. He spent a good portion of his adult life driving a big rig across North America. He loved being on...
Antonnious Lamont "Tony" Briscoe
Jun 12, 2023
Antonnious Briscoe, 43, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Antonnious grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he found the love of classic cars.
Antonnious will be dearly missed and always remembered. He is survived by (parents) Albert & Ann Briscoe, (sister) Charmaine Hewing, (son) Clifton Alexander,...
William Frank "Dusty" Hoffman, III
Jun 11, 2023
William Frank “Dustin” Hoffman, III, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was 54 years of age.
Dustin was born on July 30, 1968, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of William Frank and Nancy Lee (Elrod) Hoffman, Jr. He was one of three children.
He attended and graduated from Camdenton High School,...
Betty Lou Houtchens
Jun 10, 2023
Betty Lou Houtchens, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, with her two daughters by her side. Betty was born November 30, 1924, in Quincy, MO. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10am on Wednesday, June 14th with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO...
Jezymae Viviona LaShay Blake
Jun 9, 2023
We are so sad to announce the passing of Jezymae Viviona LaShay Blake-Rainner of Kansas City, Mo. Born on December 9th, 2022. She passed away on June 9th, 2023 at the age of 6 months old. Jezymae passed away in her mother and father’s loving arms after a long battle with cancer.
Jezymae is survived by her Mother,...
Virgil Walter Milburn
Jun 6, 2023
Virgil Walter Milburn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was 93. Walter was born to Virgil and Clara Milburn in Eldorado Springs, Missouri on November 4, 1929.
Walter grew up on a farm and graduated from Eldorado Springs High School. Shortly afterwards he married the love of his life and best friend Wyonia Jean Blystone. They...
Thomas Wheeler
Jun 5, 2023
Thomas Lowell Clime Wheeler died on Monday June 5, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 34 years old. Thomas was born to Barbara Jo Wheeler and Lowell David Wheeler on July 11, 1988. Thomas has 3 siblings: sister Toni Jo Teer, brothers Nicholas David Wheeler, and Michael Andrew Wheeler.
Thomas was passionate about motorcycles, family, and friends. He...
Jelanie Jun Crystal (Shrout) Waters
Jun 4, 2023
Jelanie Jun Crystal (Shrout) Waters passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023.
Jelanie was born on November 29, 2022.
She had more than her fair share of health issues and a congenital heart defect, of which there was no cure. Even though Jelanie only lived six months, her favorite place to be in the arms of her mother, and...
HERBERT RANDOLF BROWN
Jun 3, 2023
Herbert Randolf Brown, Jr.
Age 64 years old
03 June 2023 Date of Passing
Herb was born on 21 March 1959 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Herbert Brown and Sheila Highley. He graduated from Van Horn High School in the class of 1977. Herb graduated from the U.S. Navy Electricians School in 1978. He served on the...
Jeanie Ann McCoy
Jun 2, 2023
Jeanie Ann McCoy, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away June 2, 2023, in her home. She was born on September 21, 1958, in Landstuhl Germany to Quenton McCoy and Lore Geis. Jeanie loved animals and nature more than anything else in life. She was an animal advocate and would often feed stray cats, she was the kind of woman...
Virginia Lea Etzenhouser
Jun 1, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Virginia (Ginger) Lea Etzenhouser of Lee’s Summit, MO. Ginger passed away on 6/1/23 at the age of 77.
Ginger is preceded in death by her mother Imogene Sharp, her father Edward Sharp, her brother Edward Sharp Jr., and her sister Gloria Walk.
She is survived by...
William Raymond "Bill" Trefz
Jun 1, 2023
Bill passed away on June 1, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He will be laid to rest at Mound Grove Cemetery next to his loving spouse of 51 years, Jeanne Trefz, who preceded him in death 25 years ago.Bill was born on May 2, 1924, in Eudora, Kansas. Bill met his bride...
Virgil C. Troutwine
May 31, 2023
Virgil C. Troutwine, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on May 31st, 2023. He was 81 years old.Virgil lived a fulfilling life with his hobbies and interests revolving around the great outdoors. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family while exploring nature. Virgil loved going to the family farm in Worth County, MO.
His passion...
Barbara Ann Baldus (Murray
May 30, 2023
Barbara Ann Baldus, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was 79 years old.
Barbara was born on October 13, 1943 to Jesse and Eupha Murray in Iowa City, Iowa; she was a coal miner’s daughter and one of thirteen children. She both attended and graduated from Seymour High School. During that time of her...
Sarah Margaret Hurla
May 29, 2023
Sarah Margaret (Williams) Hurla, age 77, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 29th, 2023 surrounded by her family. Sarah’s courageous battle against Breast Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer lasted ten years and eleven months until she decided to change her course and show Cancer who was really in charge. Sarah was born in...
Vivian "Kay" Carroll
May 28, 2023
Vivian “Kay” Carroll, 72, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023, at her home in Lee's Summit, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 27, 1950, in Popular Bluff, Missouri. Kay grew up in California until she was 19 years old, when she moved to Seattle and then back to Missouri where she met her husband,...
Jason Duvall Clark
May 27, 2023
Jason Duvall Clark, a beloved and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27th, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. He was born on January 11th, 1988, in Kansas City, Kansas. Services will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel on June 11th, 2023. A visitation will begin at 1PM followed by the funeral service at 3PM where we...
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