Mar 18, 2026

Loving mother, faithful wife, and servant of Jesus Christ, Mary Pamela (Kirksey) Price of Independence, Missouri, passed on to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 18, at age ninety-nine, after living a life of devotion and service to the Lord.

Pamela was born on October 17, 1926, in Fisher, Arkansas, to Jesse LeRoy and Ethel May (Sanders) Kirksey.

As an infant, she...

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Philip Eugene Bower of Independence, MO, returned to the loving arms of God on March 17, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Terry Bower, three sons and their wives (Greg and Rhonda, Kevin and Callie, Scott and Amy), 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson, as well his sister, Cheryl Daly, and his brother, Paul Bower (Susie).

Phil...

Mar 15, 2026

Florence Louise Aulgur (née Scarcello), age 93, of Independence, Missouri, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 15, 2026. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Florence lived a long and faithful life filled with love for her family, devotion to God, and kindness toward everyone she met.

Florence was the beloved wife of the late Theodore C. Aulgur. Together...

Mar 14, 2026

Reymundo "Rey" Yzquierdo, a man whose heart was as vast as the Texas sky he so dearly loved, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by family and love. Born on July 29, 1948, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Rey lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep passion for family and community.

For 25...

Mar 14, 2026

Barbara Jean Thomas, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Born on February 25, 1931, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, Barbara graced this world with her presence for 95 remarkable years.

Barbara devoted her life to caring for her loving family and their home. She was a true embodiment of dedication and found her greatest joy in nurturing those...

Mar 13, 2026

A Life of Service, Craft, and Quiet Waters

Arthur Alonzo Jackson Jr., a man of steady hands and a kind heart, passed away on March 13, 2026 in his lifelong home of Kansas City, MO. Born on September 28, 1947, to Arthur Sr. and Theople Andrews, Arthur was a proud graduate of Central High School Class of 66' and an honorably...

Mar 12, 2026

William Anthony "Bill" Fairall Sr. passed away on March 12, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Born on August 24, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, Bill led a life marked by dedication, compassion, and a joyful spirit that touched all who had the privilege to know him.

Throughout his career, Bill worked as a mechanic for Montgomery Ward for many years. His reputation...

Mar 10, 2026

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set on me,

I want no rites in a gloo- filled room, why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little - but not too long, and not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared, miss me -...

Mar 8, 2026

William Keith Hahn, affectionately known as Bill, was born on January 22, 1933, in Independence, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, gracing the world with his presence for 93 remarkable years.

Bill was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, following which he embarked on an impressive career at Sears, where he worked for...

Mar 7, 2026

Floyd Garrett, Jr. 81 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at his residence. Cremation is planned and no public services are planned at this time.

Floyd was born May 29, 1944 in Camden, MO to Floyd and Hazel (Breedlove) Garrett was a longtime Independence residence.

Floyd worked for GM in the Leeds Plant for several years until the...

Mar 7, 2026

Nancy Cooper

12/19/1963 - 3/7/2026

Nancy Cooper of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, she was 62 years of age. Nancy is the daughter of the late Bill Cooper and the late Josephine (Gavin) Cooper. She was born on December 19, 1963, in Independence, Missouri. Nancy grew up in the Kentucky Hills Subdivision, she had many friends in the...

Mar 6, 2026

Born on October 22, 1947 in Fowler, KS to Clarence and Bessie (Graham) Ford. She passed away on March 6, 2026 in Kansas City, MO surrounded by loved ones.  

She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence Ford and Bessie (Graham) Ford. She is survived by her children, Erin Montgomery (Amy) and Stacey Post (David); her five grandchildren, Tyler...

Mar 5, 2026

Judith Ann Banks, lovingly known as Judy, left this world on March 5, 2026, in Blue Springs, Missouri, surrounded by her family. Born on February 17, 1937, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, her family later moved to Kansas City. Judy graduated from Central High School in 1955, and soon after, she married her husband, Scottie Eugene Banks, on March 1, 1957.

As...

Mar 4, 2026

Barbara Jean Hazelrigg, a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, at the age of 92. Born on December 1, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, Barbara was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Barbara dedicated much of her life to nurturing her family and raising her children. She later embraced...

Mar 4, 2026

Helen “Alyce” Lohr, 92, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away March 4, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Alyce was born November 28, 1933, the second of seven children, born to Lee & Helen Lucas in Taylor County (SW) Iowa. Her family purchased a farm in Wayne County (SC) Iowa in 1946 where she went to school and graduated as valedictorian...

Mar 4, 2026

Wanda Jean Bressman, 95, Independence, died at her home.

Born November 5, 1930, in Napoleon, she was the daughter of Burley and Thelma Bates Shipman.

On September 25, 1948, she married Floyd Clyde Bressman.

Wanda is survived by: daughters, Gloria Maupin (Doug) and Patricia Kritzer and daughter-in-law, Debi Bressman, and son, Gary (Sandra); ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2026

Victoria “Jeanette” (Fryer) McDaniel, 75, of Independence, MO passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the...

Mar 2, 2026

Brandon Kent Lauer passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2026, at the age of 31. Born on January 23, 1995, in Blue Springs, Missouri, Brandon left a lasting impression on the lives he touched through his kind-hearted nature and infectious smile.

Brandon's culinary journey flourished as he worked as a chef at Jack Stack Barbecue for the past decade. His passion...

Mar 2, 2026

Juanita Elizabeth Wells was born on August 4th, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas. A couple of months later, the great depression would hit. Times being extremely hard, Juanita was placed in an orphanage. At an early age, Juanita was adopted by William and Maude Murphy of Kansas City, Missouri. 

She graduated from East High School in 1948. It was at East High...