Obituaries
William "Bill" Vaughan
Jun 26, 2021
William "Bill" Vaughan, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on June 26, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1957, in Independence, Missouri, the son of late Lorraine and William Vaughan. Bill graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army as military police for six years and after honorable discharge was a sheet metal...
Samuel David Yankee
Jun 26, 2021
Samuel David Yankee passed away on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. He was 84. Samuel was born to Samuel and Hazel (Burch) Yankee on May 29, 1937 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1955, Sam attended college at Central Methodist College, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor's of Art with an emphasis in chemistry. Within the...
Mariah Brielle "Elle" Schramm
Jun 26, 2021
Mariah Brielle “Elle” Schramm, 18, of Kansas City, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 2nd, 2021 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in Floral...
Mark Bradley Phillips
Jun 24, 2021
MARK BRADLEY PHILLIPS Mark Bradley Phillips, an avid Chiefs fan, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2021 at his home. He was 64. Mark was born to Carol and Norma Phillips on June 22, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School Mark spent many years as an HVAC Technician before retiring. When he wasn’t working...
Roger D. Smith
Jun 24, 2021
Roger D. Smith passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Roger was born to Clarence T. and Mary J. (Lanham) Smith, April 27th, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri. Roger graduated from Washington High School and served our country in the United States Army. Roger married the love of his life Connie Dunnington and from that union brought forth two children,...
Lucy Elizabeth Wagner
Jun 21, 2021
Lucy Elizabeth Wagner, 93, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 21, 2021, at the Baptist Home in Chillicothe, MO. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Dayton Cemetery near Dayton, MO. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Abundant Life Church, formerly Immanuel Baptist...
Sharon Kay "Sherrie" Fry (Palmer)
Jun 21, 2021
Sharon “Sherrie” Fry, passed peacefully on Monday, June 21st after fighting bravely against cancer. Sherrie is survived by her husband, Richard Fry; daughters Sharis Erickson and Terri Mantegna; step daughter Melanie Manning; and grandchildren Darrik Moss, Cole Getz and Marissa Manning. Sherrie was born March 2nd 1947 in Independence Missouri to Goldie Weaver. She worked as an administrative assistant for...
Daina L. Little (Larimore)
Jun 21, 2021
Daina L. Little, was embraced by the Lord Monday, June 21, 2021. She was 76 years old. Daina was born to Wilford and Mildred (Limmings) Larimore on February 23, 1945, in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Westport High School in 1963, She met the love of her life, Walter Little, while working at the Jones Store. It took a...
Harrylou Neuffer (Johnson)
Jun 20, 2021
Harrylou Neuffer, 79, of Independence, MO passed away on June 20, 2021 at John Knox Care Center. Cremation is planned. Harrylou was born November 2, 1941 in Oklahoma, OK to Luther and June (Foresman) Johnson. She attended Columbia Christian College and then graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in accounting, later pursuing her master’s degree at UMKC. Harrylou...
James Louis Guillaume
Jun 20, 2021
James Louis Guillaume, of Independence, MO, a proud Eagle Scout since August 31, 1987, who was caring, helpful, humble and would bend over backwards for anyone, passed away on June 20, 2021. He was 49 years old. James was born on October 11, 1971 in Independence, Missouri, to James and Susan Guillaume. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in...
Randall James "Randy" Mcdaniel
Jun 19, 2021
Randall J. McDaniel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was 70 years old. Randy was born to Samuel J. and Vyra Delphia (Marble) McDaniel on September 20, 1950 in Independence, MO. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1968, Randy joined his brother and father at McDaniel Furnace and Sheet Metal. Randy was a sensitive soul....
Freda Jean Pallucca (Long)
Jun 19, 2021
Freda Jean Pallucca of Independence, MO was 84 and passed away Saturday, June19, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at 10 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. Both are to be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, located at 3736 Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Freda was...
Leonard Lynch
Jun 19, 2021
Leonard (Len) Lynch died peacefully on June 19th at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with his wife Linda (Lindy) by his side. Len was born in Chicago on November 6, 1940 to Everett and Luella (Doty) Lynch. He graduated from Grandview High School in 1958 and a year later he married Carol Sue Ashcraft. They were married nearly sixty...
James Richard Thomas Sr.
Jun 19, 2021
James Richard Thomas, Sr., 94, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 19, 2021. James was born on September 24, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Irma Thomas. James worked as a tool and die maker and specialized in injection molding, retiring from Dollins Tool and Gage Inc. in Independence, MO. He was a lifetime member of the...
Ethel Mae Caldwell (Butler)
Jun 18, 2021
Ethel Mae Caldwell was born in December 11, 1951 in Idabel, Oklahoma; born to Eva Mae Butler (Gilbert). She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her loving husband of 50 years, Mr. Clarence Burnell Caldwell; her brother, Vernell Butler; her granddaughter, Lanisha Caldwell; her brother, Gary Lee Butler; her sister, Ollie Mae Butler; her daughter-in-law, Candice Caldwell;...
Louis A. Myers
Jun 18, 2021
Louis A. Myers, 81, passed away June 18, 2021 at home with his wife at his side. Louis is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Myers; daughter, Christine Roberson; son, Michael Myers; sister, Vera Lane; nephew, Jack Lane and his wife Felicia; brother, David Myers; one granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Louis was a dedicated metal finisher for...
Martha Faye Mcgonigle (Hudgens)
Jun 18, 2021
Martha Faye McGonigle, 65 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday evening at her residence. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO followed by a graveside inurnment service at 3:00 p.m. at the Post Oak Cemetery, near 22955 Majorville Rd., Warsaw,...
Terry L. Staggs
Jun 17, 2021
Terry L. Staggs, of Lincoln, MO, formerly of Independence, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, June 25th, 2021 with a service at 2pm, Saturday, June 26th, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Terry was born October 17, 1954 in...
Leslie Clark Hobbs
Jun 15, 2021
Leslie Clark Hobbs, of Independence, MO, a hardworking man who was convicted in his beliefs and loved his country, passed away on June 15, 2021. He was 80 years old. Leslie was born on February 17, 1941 in Noel, Missouri, to Norman and Alletta Hobbs. Leslie was a part of the FFA, Future Farmers of America, working with dairy cows....
Tyler Alan Brown
Jun 15, 2021
Tyler Alan Brown, 63 of Sibley, Missouri, passed away on June 14, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1958 in Moberly, Missouri to Phyllis Walls Brown and Howard G. Brown. He graduated from Moberly Senior High School and Oklahoma State Tech. Tyler worked in the construction business. Survivors include his companion, Penny Brown of Sibley; his mother, of Moberly;...
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