Obituaries
Roy Howard Hilliard III
Jan 12, 2024
Roy Howard Hilliard III, 78 years of age, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center. Roy was born to Margaret Irene Hilliard (Bittiker) and deceased Father Roy Howard Hilliard II on June 12, 1945, in Independence, MO. Roy’s mother was pregnant with him, when his father was killed in Italy during World War II. Roy married...
Jason Alan Terry
Jan 12, 2024
Jason Alan Terry, 45, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on January 12, 2024 after a long road of complications due to his bardet-biedle syndrome.Jason was born on August 3, 1978 to Mike and Debby Terry in Cedar Rapids, IA. After Jason graduated from Rock Bridge High School in 1997, He went on to study business administration at Columbia College.After...
Max Edward Rowe
Jan 11, 2024
Max Edward Rowe, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. He was born on September 4, 1935, in Carthage, Missouri.Max led a fulfilling life centered around his family and his work. After graduating from Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri, he enlisted to serve in the Army National Guard. His commitment to...
Sylvia Jean Brush
Jan 9, 2024
Sylvia Jean Brush of Lee’s Summit (formerly of Raytown) passed peacefully on January 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
The oldest of five, Sylvia was born in National City, CA to William and Enid O’Neil. Early in Sylvia’s life the family relocated to Independence, MO and Sylvia became a lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County.
Following her graduation from William Chrisman High...
Bruce Curtis Logeman
Jan 8, 2024
Bruce Curtis Logeman, age 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed away in his sleep on January 8, 2024.
Services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St S, Independence, Missouri 64055. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in...
Otis Alvin Mulkey
Jan 7, 2024
Otis Alvin Mulkey, passed January 7, 2024 at home with his family in Independence Missouri. He was born June 18th, 1943 in Tulsa Oklahoma to Vernon H Mulkey and Martha L Mulkey (Fielder).
Throughout his life of accomplishments, he was most proud of his service in the United States Army where he served as a member of the...
Sammy Campbell
Jan 6, 2024
Sammy Orman Campbell, 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Sam was the first child born to Thomas Eugene Campbell and Dorothy Tanner Campbell on August 24, 1948, in Abilene, Texas. Sam lived in various states, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri. He was baptized into the Southern Baptist church...
Penny Lynne Edwards
Jan 5, 2024
Penny L. Edwards, 73, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday January 05, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1950, in Galesburg, IL to Jesse and Ethel (Hendricks) Mason. Penny graduated from Galesburg Senior High School and on November 17, 1967, at the age of 17, she married the love of her life Charles “Mike” Edwards. Together they went...
Geraldine Rose Crouch
Jan 5, 2024
Geraldine (Geri) Baker Crouch, 89, a longtime time resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away on January 5, 2024.
Geri was born July 7, 1934, in Metropolis, Illinois. She was the fifth of eight children born to Henry Sherman Baker and Grace Henrietta (Reed) Baker. Her family moved to Kansas City when she was ten years old. She attended Ashland Elementary...
Leonard Kent Thompson
Jan 4, 2024
Leonard Kent Thompson was born on February 19, 1951, to Everett and Leah (Lesh) Thompson of Independence, Missouri. As a youth, Leonard was involved in Zion’s League and Boy Scouts, where he attained the rank of Eagle. He was a varsity wrestler at Truman High School, winning District and setting a school record for penning an opponent in 10 seconds. ...
Marietta Kathryn Dixon
Jan 4, 2024
Marietta Kathryn Dixon passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was 90 years old. Marietta was born to William and Eva (Cross) Mawhiney on May 25, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shortly after graduating from high school Marietta started her job at a chemical plant called Private Brands Inc. It was there...
Kenneth Roy Schott
Jan 3, 2024
Kenneth Schott, 61, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2024. His parents were Don and Edna Schott (Baber) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born in 1962.
Ken graduated from Milwaukee Trade & Technical High School. Ken joined his then brother-in-law Ellis Gorden in a decades-long partnership in several business ventures. Ken served as general manager of Centranz for...
Donald Albert Potts
Jan 3, 2024
Prominent Family Physician and the First “First Gentleman” of Independence (March 25, 1930 - January 03, 2024) One of the area’s most admired family physicians, Dr. Potts was in private practice in Independence for more than 20 years. He may be best remembered as the husband of Independence, Missouri’s first female mayor, Barbara Potts who served from 1982 to 1990....
Thomas J Finn
Jan 2, 2024
Thomas “Micky” J. Finn, 83, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on January 02, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 09, 1940, in Amboy, IL to Raymond and Eileen (Carlson) Finn. Micky graduated Lees Center High School and from there went on to Carthage College in Illinois, where he excelled in football for...
Brenda Brim
Jan 1, 2024
Brenda Brim, 53, passed away on January 01, 2024, in Independence, MO. She was born on September 01, 1970, in Kansas City, MO to Ronald and Melba (Hatley) Brim Sr. Brenda was proudly a certified medical technician and loved working with her patients just as much as they enjoyed working with her. She was a hard worker and loved her...
Ellie Marie Brown
Jan 1, 2024
Ellie Marie Brown, born on February 25, 2022, to Matthew and Jenny (Parrish) Brown in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2024. Though her time with us was short-lived, Ellie's vibrant spirit and exuberant personality will forever be cherished.
Ellie was a little bundle of joy who brought happiness to all who knew her. She could...
Gregory John Eischen
Jan 1, 2024
Gregory John Eischen, 86 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday January 1, 2024 at The Princeton Senior Living Center. Mass of Christian burial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024 at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. Private family inurnment will be held...
Belinda Jane Gauthreaux
Jan 1, 2024
Belinda Jane Gauthreaux's passing leaves an indescribable void in our lives. Born on August 3, 1952, in Independence, MO to William and Martha Nix, Belinda brought joy and warmth to everyone she encountered. She peacefully departed from this world on January 1, 2024.Belinda's career spanned many years as a long-time waitress at the TA Travel Center in Oak Grove. Her...
Shirley Ann Fleener
Dec 31, 2023
Shirley Ann Fleener passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was 87 years old. Shirley was born to Ben High and Vada High on July 19, 1936 in Berryville, Arkansas.
Shortly after graduating from Nevada High School she married the love of her life and best friend Robert. They spent almost 70 years creating memories together.
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Mark Alan Moore
Dec 31, 2023
Mark Alan Moore
Mark Alan Moore, 56, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away, Sunday December 31, 2023. Mark was born on January 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son Gale Jay and Carolyn Sue (Hoskins) Moore. Mark graduated from Englewood Christian Academy and went on to briefly attend UMKC. Mark found and committed to the love of his...
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