Obituaries
David Russell Overfelt
Jun 29, 2025
David Russell Overfelt, 62 of Warsaw, MO passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, July 2, 2025...
Jane Marie Richards
Jun 29, 2025
Jane Marie Richards, born Jane Marie Crosby on July 2, 1943, in Lansing, Kansas, to Hugh and Pansy Crosby, passed on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Jane is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Parker Richards, who passed earlier this year. Jane and Tom have three surviving children, Paul, Ann, and Aaron...
Donna Nelle Kish
Jun 27, 2025
Donna Nelle Kish, a beloved mother and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, surrounded by love, she was on October 10, 1936, In Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Donna was raised in Independence, Missouri where her life journey began in a vibrant community where she would later leave a meaningful mark.
After graduating from William...
Daniel Dennis Hirst
Jun 27, 2025
Daniel Dennis Hirst passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, at the age of 92. Born on August 24, 1932, in Independence, Missouri, Daniel lived a life filled with devotion to his family, career, and community.
Daniel graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1950, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey marked by numerous contributions to...
Mark Russell Davidson
Jun 27, 2025
Mark Russell Davidson (March 4, 1960 – June 27, 2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Russell Davidson, on June 27, 2025. Born on March 4, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Mark lived a rich and generous life, throughout which he wore many hats: loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, adoring uncle, and doting...
Dennis Roy Chambers
Jun 26, 2025
Dennis Roy Chambers, 81, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Dennis was born on March 24, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Roy and JoAnn (Piper) Chambers. Dennis grew up in Bonner Springs and later attended Kansas State...
Edna Lafern Bolin
Jun 26, 2025
Edna Lafern Bolin, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, departed this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 89, with her loving family by her side in Oak Grove, Missouri. Born on April 15, 1936, in Strafford, Missouri, Edna's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, music, and joyful memories.
Edna was a woman of many passions....
Peggy Charline Burrus
Jun 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Peggy Charline Adkins BurrusAugust 9, 1934 – June 26, 2025Today we celebrate the life of a woman who wore many titles—daughter, sister, wife, mother, artist, friend—but who lived them all with a sense of purpose, curiosity, and joy. Peggy Charline Burrus was not someone who simply passed through this world. She left her mark on it—through...
Winifred F. "Winnie" Case
Jun 25, 2025
Winifred “Winnie” King Case lifelong resident of Independence, Missouri moved to her heavenly home on June 25, 2025.
Winnie's life will be honored during a visitation at Sycamore Hills Baptist Church located at 15200 E 39th St. S., Independence, MO 64055 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Blue Springs...
April Michelle Brumfield
Jun 25, 2025
April Michelle Brumfield, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, was born September 23, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri. She left this world much too soon, passing away on June 25, 2025, in Independence, Missouri.
A graduate of Truman High School, April dedicated her life to both her career in retail sales and, more importantly, to her family. She was happiest when surrounded...
Martha Louise Chushuk
Jun 24, 2025
Martha was born January 26th, 1943 in Gashland, MO. She passed away on, June 24th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Martin and Mike Martin, husband Larry Chushuk and daughter Sherrie Cutshall. Martha's young years were hard, and it shaped her into the strong woman she would become. A sister, wife, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and...
Ida B. Worley
Jun 23, 2025
Born Sept 6, 1949, Ida married the love of her life on Sept 11, 1967 and was a dedicated wife to Dennis Worley for over 30 years, until he passed away in 1998. She was a loving mother who went above and beyond for her children, Bruce Worley (Stacy), Jason Worley, and Denise Boyce (Matt). She was a proud Nana...
Robert George Meiners
Jun 22, 2025
Robert (Bob) Meiners, a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, lithographer, sailor and golfer, passed away June 22 at the age of 97.
Bob was born on July 9, 1927, to a prolific Kansas City family of German immigrants that still gathered biannually for reunion with hundreds of attendees. He was the youngest child of Frank and Antonia Meiners who raised 10...
James Leroy Walls Sr.
Jun 21, 2025
James Leroy “Jim” Walls Sr., a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Raytown, Missouri, at the age of 84. Jim was born to Thomas and Lois (Severe) Walls on June 5, 1941, in Grand River Township in Missouri.
Jim spent his life fostering connections to family, nature, and community. With these values at...
Daniel Patrick Maloney
Jun 20, 2025
Daniel Patrick Maloney, 64 of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Life gathering from 4-8:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2025 at A Little BBQ Joint, 1101 W. US 24 Hwy., Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial in his name to the...
Dennis Lee Neurohr
Jun 20, 2025
Dennis Lee Neurohr, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at his home on Friday the 20th of June, 2025.
Dennis was born on the 28th of May, 1956 and lived the majority of his life in Flint, Michigan where he was constantly surrounded by many great friends and his family. Dennis was always one to bring light and humor to...
Raymond Orville Latham, Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
Raymond Orville Latham, Jr., affectionately known as "Ray," was born on September 3, 1935, in Raytown, Missouri. He departed this world on June 19, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by love. Ray's journey through life was marked by a profound dedication to his work and a remarkable ability to bring joy to others. He served as a mail carrier for...
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