Lois Lavon Brewer
Jul 9, 2026
Lois Lavon Brewer, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born on September 7, 1941, she blessed the world with her presence for 84 remarkable years.
Lois grew up attending the Walnut Park RLDS congregation, where she and her future husband, David, first met as infants in Cradle Roll. Their lives continued to intertwine through childhood, youth, and...
Janice Agnew McCormack
Jul 8, 2026
Janice Agnew "Jan" McCormack
Janice Agnew "Jan" McCormack, 91, of the Kansas City area, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jan was born on November 6, 1934, in Scotia, California, to William and Catherine Matthews. She was one of two children and grew up with a strong sense of determination and adventure that would define her...
Merlene Ann Robb
Jul 7, 2026
Independence – Merlene Ann Robb passed away last week in Independence, Missouri, she was 93. She was the first born of eight children to her parents Clement Merle and Josephine Helen Robb (Calhoun). Seven survived to adulthood. Born into the era of the Great Depression in Omaha, NE in 1933 her dad worked at the stockyards and did whatever he...
Barrie Preston Browns
Jul 6, 2026
Barrie Preston Browns, 87, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love and devotion to those he held dear.
Born and raised in Iowa, Barrie developed the strong work ethic and quiet determination that would define his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Glen Edward Newton
Jul 6, 2026
My dad, Glen Edward Newton, was born on August 8, 1939, to Lawrence and Violet Newton in Sycamore, Missouri, in Ozark County. He was the eldest son of six children. He is survived by all of his siblings: Velma Collins, Marvin Newton (Connie), Sam Ray, Marcel Glynn (Bob), and Vonda Freemyer.
I've always been told that Dad was onery from the...
Shirley Sue Warmington
Jul 2, 2026
Shirley Sue Warmington passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. She was 85 years old. Shirley was born to Robert and Avanelle (Moore) Lee on April 10, 1941, in Moberly, Mo.
Shirley loved to be around people and worked in the restaurant industry as a server and bartender most of her adult life. She was a proud member of the Moose...
Gwineth Lanonia Moore
Jul 1, 2026
Gwineth Lanonia Moore passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Bates City, Missouri. She was 85 years old. Gwineth was born to Wilber and Dorothy (Hinote) Jennings on September 8, 1940, in Norwood, Missouri.
Gwineth graduated from Norwood High School. Throughout most of her life, she owned and operated Moores Enterprises as an accountant and tax professional, working tirelessly to...
Shirley J. Hix
Jun 30, 2026
Shirley J. Hix, 95, of Sugar Creek, Mo., passed away June 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 6 to 8p.m. on Sunday July 12th at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Mo., 64052. Graveside service and Interment at Mound Grove Cemetery Independence, Mo., 10a.m. Monday July 13th.
Shirley was born Jan. 14, 1931, in Marshall Mo. She moved with...
Tammy Marie Hopper
Jun 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Tammy Marie Hopper on Monday, June 29, 2026, in North Kansas City, Missouri, after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer. Tammy was born on February 24, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Edwin Samuel Hopper Sr and Lula May (Self) Hopper.
Tammy was a proud graduate of Van Horn High...
Dennis Wayne Valet
Jun 28, 2026
Dennis Wayne Valet, born on October 10, 1947, in Muscatine, Iowa, passed away into the Lord's hands on June 28, 2026 (78 years) in Independence, Missouri.
Earning his MBA at UMKC in the mid-1980's, Dennis worked for IBM in Kansas City, MO, for 25 years as a regional budget manager. After retiring from IBM in 1994, he then worked as a...
Herman Wayne Coleman
Jun 25, 2026
Herman "Wayne" Coleman
Herman "Wayne" Coleman, 91, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. Wayne was born on August 22, 1934, in Rockville, Missouri, to Charlie and Mildred Coleman.
On January 15, 1955, Wayne married the love of his life, Ruth Ellen Hunter, in Stockton, Missouri. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with four daughters, sharing...
Bobbie Ray Alumbaugh
Jun 24, 2026
Bobbie Ray Alumbaugh — known to everyone as Bob — passed away on June 24, 2026, at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 88. A nearly lifelong Independence man, Bob lived with quiet purpose, boundless work ethic, and a deep love for his family, his hobbies and the wide-open road.
Bob was born on November...
David Eugene Crawford
Jun 22, 2026
David Eugene Crawford, beloved husband, veteran, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas after battling acute myeloid leukemia and pneumonia. He was born on January 30, 1951, in Bakersfield, Missouri, to William McNeil Crawford and Timotia "Mona" (Marez) Crawford.
David was a graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, class of 1969. He...
Kenneth Charles Vogel
Jun 21, 2026
Kenneth Charles "Kenny" Vogel
Kenneth Charles "Kenny" Vogel, 55, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the city where he was born and spent his life. Born on May 20, 1971, in Independence, Kenny's passing comes far too soon and leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Kenny worked for many years...
Dale George Richardson
Jun 21, 2026
Dale George Richardson, 66, of Independence, Missouri, passed away much too soon on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 7, 1959, in Fullerton, California, son to George and Jacqueline Richardson. Dale lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a passion for the simple joys that brought people together. He proudly...
Don E. Waddell
Jun 20, 2026
Don Eugene Waddell, 95, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Clinton, Missouri. He was born on January 5, 1931, in Independence, Missouri.
Don attended William Chrisman High School, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. The two were married on New Year's Eve in 1950 and shared nearly 60 wonderful years together before Dorothy's passing. Don dedicated more...
William Lewis Murphy
Jun 20, 2026
William Lewis “Bill” Murphy of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 87 years. He was born on November, 4, 1938, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Floyd and Hazel (Dickemann) Murphy.
Bill found comfort in the peace and solace of the great outdoors. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and spending time at Tablerock lake fishing. He...
Kelley Lorraine Mead
Jun 18, 2026
Kelley Lorraine Mead, age 64, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away on June 18th, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kelley was born on December 13th, 1961 in Independence, Missouri to Lonzo Neil Simmons and Billie Simmons. She lived a life defined by love, compassion, and dedication to her family and friends. Her kindness, strength, and caring spirit touched the lives...
Obid Arlen Kilgore
Jun 18, 2026
Obid Arlen Kilgore, 89, passed away on June 18, 2026.
Obid was born on January 18, 1937, in Parthenon, Arkansas, the son of Ray and Eula Kilgore. He graduated from Jasper High School, Jasper, AR, in 1954, and studied for one year at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO.
Obid married Chari Thurman on October 6, 1956, and to this union were born...
Carol A. O'Shaughnessy
Jun 18, 2026
Carol A. O'Shaughnessy, born on December 25, 1950, in Mendon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, in Polo, Missouri. She graced this world with her presence for 75 remarkable years.
Carol earned an Associate's degree in criminology from MCC and devoted much of her professional life to serving as security personnel for Crown Center. Her career reflected her commitment...
