Obituaries
Diana Lynn Bell (Giffen)
Sep 24, 2021
Diana Lynn (nee’ Giffen) Bell, of Independence, Mo passed away peacefully in her home on September 24, 2021. She was 70 years old. She was known for her humbleness and loved for her generous heart. Diana was born on October 20, 1950, to Everett H, and Dorothy L. Giffen. She was raised in Independence, Mo and graduated from William Chrisman...
Jo Delia Kliefoth (Shortino)
Sep 24, 2021
Jo Delia Kliefoth, 77, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. Jo was born on July 12, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Cringan) Shortino. She graduated from Hogan High School and went on to college at St. Mary’s in Leavenworth, Kanas. She married Danny in 1971 and to this union daughter, Rebecca...
Norma Jean Bradford
Sep 23, 2021
Norma Jean Bradford, 91, my beautiful Mother, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, into her Lord and Saviors hands. Her services will be on Thursday September 30th at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery at 2:00. She had been a member of Immanuel Baptist church since 1949. She loved going there and had many good friends there. It was also...
Johnny Ray "John" Jennings
Sep 23, 2021
Johnny Ray “John” Jennings, a loving father and husband, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23rd with his wife and sons by his side. He was 69. John was born to John and Norma Jennings on February 28, 1952 in Lebanon, Missouri. John loved to travel. He would take the RV and pursue adventures with his beloved wife Patty all...
Rhonda Jean Boone
Sep 23, 2021
Rhonda Jean Boone, 61 of Greenwood, MO passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Holden Manor. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Odessa Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Rhonda was born June...
Carol Ann Adkins
Sep 21, 2021
Carol Adkins (Scogin) of Independence, Missouri, passed away in her home on September 21, 2021. She was 81 years old. Carol was the youngest daughter of Don & Mildred Scogin. She graduated from Van Horn High School and went on to pursue a post-secondary education at Graceland University, Kansas City Business College and Gateway College of Evangelism; obtaining multiple degrees...
Michael Deguzman Navato Md
Sep 21, 2021
Michael DeGuzman Navato, M.D., of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, born July 29, 1957, in Manila, Philippines, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, Missouri, on September 21, 2021. Michael was the eldest child of Jose R. Navato, MD, and Mercy DeGuzman Navato, R.Ph. The consummate big brother, Michael kept vigilant watch over his mischievous younger siblings, always with their best interests at...
Carol Raye Kochanowicz
Sep 20, 2021
Dave and Carol Kochanowicz went home to be with the Lord in September 2021. Dave and Carol were high school sweethearts, and they were married for 46 years. Both accepted Jesus as their personal savior shortly before their marriage on April 25, 1975. Both were involved in their church, and they passed the love of Christ onto their three children....
Dianna Lynn Wood (Clutter)
Sep 19, 2021
Dianna Lynn Wood, a woman who loved her family fiercely, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was 68. Dianna was born to Raymond and Violet Clutter on October 26, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Raytown High School Dianna continued her education at Central Missouri State University and earned her bachelor’s degree. She worked in...
Billy Lee Hatley
Sep 17, 2021
Billy Lee Hatley, (67) of Independence, Missouri passed away at home on Friday September 17, 2021. Billy was born on June 20, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to William Leroy and Mary Louise (Felton) Hatley. He worked most of his life as a Custodian for the Kansas City School District. He retired from the school district in 2012. He loved...
Judy Lynne Walsh (Mccormack)
Sep 17, 2021
Judy Lynne Walsh, 67 of Jensen Beach, FL passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel....
Joyce Carol Hilliard (Duncan)
Sep 15, 2021
Joyce Carol Hilliard, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was 72. Joyce was born to Wayne and Wilma Duncan on October 5, 1948, in Grovespring, Missouri, and moved to the Kansas City area as a child. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1966. Joyce was a hard...
Harry Clark Jr.
Sep 15, 2021
Harry Clark Jr. passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shortly before the Great Depression, on December 20, 1928 to Harry Clark, Sr. and Dorothy Faye Toms Clark. His father was a mechanic and his mother a homemaker who died from appendicitis when Harry was 4 years old. Harry had two brothers and a...
Phyllis Louise Myers-Doerr
Sep 15, 2021
Phyllis (Tee) Louise Myers-Doerr 76 of Odessa MO. went to meet her Lord and savior on Wed. Sept. 15th at St. Luke’s East Hospital with loved ones by her side. She was born on Feb. 15th, 1945 in Harrisburg Arkansas to Rev. Charles and Myrtle Myers. Phyllis spent most of her life in Indep. MO. She graduated from William Chrisman...
Brandon Dwight Kerns
Sep 15, 2021
Brandon Kerns passed away on September 15, 2021 at the age of 27. Brandon was born on January 29, 1994 to Franklin and Charlotte Kerns. Brandon graduated from Blue Springs South High School, then went on to get a Bachelor of Science degree from UMKC and graduated from UMKC law. Brandon became a member of the Missouri Bar or September...
Blaize Alyxander Madrid-Evans
Sep 15, 2021
Beloved son, brother, fiancé, officer and friend, Blaize Alyxander Madrid-Evans, ended his watch far too soon on Wednesday, September 15th 2021. He was 22. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 5-8pm at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, MO. A service will be held Friday, September 24th, also at the Auditorium; 1001 W Walnut St,...
Lois Marcielle Bach
Sep 15, 2021
Lois M. (Bliven) Bach, age 93, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. A private service will be held for close family. Lois was born on July 27, 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa to Erwin and Pearl (Fevold) Bliven. She graduated from Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Iowa in 1946. She and her first...
Natalie Rhea Edwards
Sep 14, 2021
Natalie Rhea (Moore) Edwards Natalie Edwards, of Grain Valley, Mo passed away and was greeted by her creator with welcoming arms on Tuesday, September 14,2021 while surrounded by loving family. Natalie was born July 18,1963 in Kansas City, MO, the first born child of Ray Moore and Sharon Williams. Natalie graduated college from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO with...
Elizabeth Ann Brown (Melton)
Sep 14, 2021
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Brown, 88, passed away on September 14, 2021 at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. Liz was born January 26, 1933 in Mount Moriah, MO and graduated from Bethany High School, Bethany, MO in 1950. She met her husband of 66 years, John Brown, Sr. at her high school volleyball game. They were...
Betty Jean Olson-Brandvold (Christensen)
Sep 12, 2021
Betty Jean Olson-Brandvold of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was 93 years old. Betty was born on May 30, 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Raymond and Lela Christensen. Betty graduated from Cameron, MO high school; lettering in three sports and was active in theatre and student council. Betty married the love of her life,...
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