Obituaries
Ellery Emerson Griffith, Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
Ellery Emerson Griffith, Jr., 69 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the East Independence Church of Christ located at 2020 Rte. 291, Independence, MO 64057. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church....
Grace Adams
Jul 25, 2024
Grace Adams, born Grace Olsted on December 4, 1943, bid farewell to this world on July 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 80 years old. A beloved wife, dedicated mother, and a cherished friend, Grace leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.
Her education at Rosedale High School laid the foundation for a...
Goldie Fern Steinman Troutwine
Jul 24, 2024
Goldie Steinman Troutwine departed this life on July 24, 2024. Her parents were Luke and Eva Melinda Steinman. She was raised in Parnell, Missouri. Her family consisted of the parents and 16 children.
Goldie married Virgil Troutwine in 1941 and soon after they moved to Independence. She always referred to both places as her hometown. They had been married for 61...
Janice Ann Childers
Jul 23, 2024
Janice Ann Childers, a beloved soul known for her warm heart and infectious smile, passed away on July 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Janice was born on February 23rd to Wayne and Edith (Knipper) Huggins in Kansas City, Kansas and that’s where she spent most of her youth.
Janice dedicated herself to the service industry, spending most of her years...
Craig Elliott Adams
Jul 22, 2024
Craig Elliott Adams, a dedicated electrician by trade and a beloved member of New Hampton community, passed away at his home on July 22, 2024. He was born on October 11, 1977, in his hometown of Independence, Missouri.
Craig had a career as an electrician, where his skills and craftsmanship were admired by all who knew him. Beyond his professional life,...
Roderick A. Gonzales
Jul 22, 2024
Roderick Al Gonzales, affectionately known as Rod, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in KCMO at the age of 60. Born in Topeka, Kansas on September 19, 1963, Rod's life was marked by his dedication to his family, his service in the military, and a successful career in the corporate world.
Rod proudly served in the Kansas National Guard for 13...
Ted Schram
Jul 22, 2024
Ted Schram, born on July 10, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, bid farewell to this world on July 22, 2024, in Raytown, Missouri. Ted was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent his career as a truck driver before retiring. He graduated from North Kansas City High School and carried with him the values of dedication and perseverance throughout his...
Patrick M. Terry
Jul 21, 2024
Patrick Michael Terry, 69 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit. The family will greet friends from 4-6:00 p.m. prior to the service at...
Barbara Rae Skelton
Jul 20, 2024
Barbara Rae Skelton, 69 of Blue Springs passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Barbara was born July 24, 1954 in Rolla, Missouri...
Connie Faye Farris
Jul 20, 2024
Connie Faye Farris of Independence, Missouri passed away on July 20, 2024.
Connie was born on January 4, 1948 in Carrollton, Missouri to William L. Potter and Margaret (Davis) Potter. Connie spent her early years growing up in Bosworth, Missouri where she cherished her time with her large extended family and benefited from the influence of her grandparents Kermit and Mazie...
Russell "Russ" Todd Wiley
Jul 19, 2024
The world lost a remarkable soul. Russell Todd Wiley (Russ) was born on May 30, 1984, in Independence, Missouri, and passed away on July 19, 2024, in Collins Missouri while riding in his big boy toy, having the time of his life.
Russ graduated from William Chrisman High School and earned his Associate in Arts from Metropolitan Community College. He spent...
Brenda Jeane Hausman
Jul 18, 2024
Brenda Jeane Hausman, born January 3, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away at the age of 76 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Brenda grew up in Chamois, Missouri. She earned her bachelor's and master's in nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia after attending the University of Missouri in both Columbia and Kansas City. She was a compassionate individual with...
Marie Rose Easterwood
Jul 18, 2024
Marie Rose Easterwood, born Marie Battaglia on August 27, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, bid farewell to this world on July 18, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. She was a beloved soul who left an indelible mark on all those who had the privilege to know her.
Educated at Holy Rosary School, Marie embarked on a journey to expand her skills and...
Joanne Cable
Jul 17, 2024
When the news of Joanne Cable’s passing reached her friends and family, their collective responses were resounding. They lovingly described her as a “class act,” “strong and beautiful,” and “an example of goodness and generosity.” Joanne lived a life embodying these attributes, among many more. Sadly, her journey ended gracefully and peacefully, just as she lived, on July 17, 2024
She...
Ellen Kathleen Herndon
Jul 17, 2024
Ellen Kathleen Herndon of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, she was 70. Ellen entered this world on November 24, 1953 in Tempe, Arizona, the daughter of Bazil and Wilma Higginbotham.
In August of 1965 she moved from Phoenix, AZ with her family to Independence, MO. She attended Palmer Junior High School and graduated from Truman High School...
Moyne Annette DeLong
Jul 17, 2024
Moyne Annette De Long, of Independence, Missouri, passed away at her home in eastern Independence on the morning of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the age of 87. Born April 17, 1937, in Leon, Iowa, she was the eldest child of Melvin James "Scoop" and Beulah Leora Schofield. Moyne spent her childhood in Lamoni, Iowa.
At the age of 15, Moyne...
Bobbie Jane Kemp
Jul 16, 2024
Bobbie Jane Kemp of Independence, Missouri passed away on July 16, 2024.
Bobbie and her siblings enjoyed a wonderful upbringing by parents who were charitable, God loving, and fun to be around. Bobbie took care of them in their later years. They are having a wonderful time together right now.
She will be missed by her family. No one will be a...
Auhleah Ann Johnson
Jul 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Auhleah Ann Johnson. Auhleah's journey on this earth came to an end far to soon on July 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 12. This sweet girl was born on April 2, 2012 in Hiawatha, Kansas to Robert Johnson and Ashley McNabb.
From...
Mary Sue Phipps
Jul 16, 2024
Mary Sue Phipps affectionately known as Sue, born on September 21, 1935, in Osage Beach, Missouri to her loving parents, Earl and Dorothy (George) DeGraffenreid, passed away on July 16, 2024, in Overland Park Kansas.
Sue was woman of many talents and in her younger years, she enjoyed sewing beautiful clothing for her children and her daughter’s doll’s. She was also...
Edith L. "Edie" Cook
Jul 16, 2024
Edith L. Cook, age 90, passed away on July 16, 2024, at KC Hospice House with her daughter by her side.
Edith was born on November 14, 1933, in Independence, Missouri, to Henry Bennett McKinney and Olive Allene (Wilcox) McKinney.
She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1951 and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Graceland College...
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