Obituaries
Vickie L. Howard
Jan 11, 2023
Vickie Long Howard, age 68 of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her residence. Vickie was born on July 24, 1954 in Chillicothe, MO, daughter of the late Adrian Long and Madeline Anette Pittman. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Vickie is survived by: her husband, Orville D. Howard; four children, Joshua...
Louis Thomas Matt
Jan 10, 2023
Louis Thomas Matt, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 10, 2023. Private Services will be held at a later date. Louis was born July 4, 1939 in Danbury, IA to Earl and Alice (Collins) Matt as the 6th of their ten children. Throughout his life, Louis was known as a hard worker. After graduating Danbury High School in Iowa,...
James "Jim" Russell Tabor
Jan 9, 2023
James Russell Tabor passed away January 9, 2023, in Blue Springs, Missouri one week before his 91st birthday. He was born in Wray Colorado on January 16, 1932, to Laura (Curtis) and Harold Tabor. His family farmed, and father served in the state legislature. Harold moved the family to Lamoni, Iowa so that Jim and his 4 siblings could attend...
Mary Ann Brake
Jan 8, 2023
It is with sorrow that we announce that our beloved Mary passed away on January 8, 2023, while peacefully surrounded by the loving support staff at her home at Life Unlimited, Liberty, MO. Mary was born on May 5, 1955, as she often proudly proclaimed “five, five, fifty-five!”, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only daughter of Douglas E. and Ruth...
Reuben Lister Jamison Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Reuben L. Jamison, a man of faith and love, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was 93. Reuben was born on November 10, 1929, in Lawrenceburg, KY to Reuben and Katherine (Hanks) Jamerson. At a young age, Reuben was blessed to meet and marry his best friend, Ruby Hyatt. They spent over 71 years creating a life...
Avis Irene Bailey (Durkee)
Jan 6, 2023
Avis Irene (Durkee) Bailey, 91, passed away January 6, 2023. Avis was born February 10, 1931, in Rock Island, IL, to Lisle and Gertrude (Washburne) Durkee. She attended Rock Island High School. As a teenager she attended church where she met Richard “Dick” Allen Bailey. They married in a candlelight service February 14, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in...
Harry C. Meierarend Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Harry Chester Meierarend Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76. Harry was born to Harry and Edna Meierarend on April 16, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. While attending Northeast High School Harry met the love of his life, Cheryl at the young age of 16. They were inseparable...
Carol Larue Garska
Jan 5, 2023
Carol LaRue Garska, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. A visitation will be held from 9:00-9:30am, Monday January 9th with a service following at 9:30am, both at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd; Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. A graveside service for the family will follow at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Carol was...
Larry Max Hamilton
Jan 5, 2023
Larry Max Hamilton spent his life as an educator, mentor, and companion, enjoying a love for life and the fellowship of others. He passed away on Jan. 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Larry was the oldest of three sons born to Max and Anna Hamilton in Chillicothe, MO. After excelling in sports during high school and college, he...
Aneta Nadine Ireland
Jan 5, 2023
Aneta Nadine Ireland, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born on January 23, 1946, in Logan, Kansas to parents Arthur and Violet Ruff. Aneta was very proud of her Kansas roots. Her family made many memories growing up on the Ruff family farm, purchased when her grandparents immigrated from Germany in the early...
Glenna Sue Burris
Jan 5, 2023
Glenna Sue Burris, 68, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023, after losing her hard-fought battle with Crohn’s Disease. Her family was by her side. Glenna was born on February 2nd, 1954, to James and Wanda Skillicorn at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Glenna married her high school sweetheart, Larry Wayne Burris in 1972. Glenna...
Pamela Diane "Pam" Harmon
Jan 2, 2023
Pamela Diane Harmon, age 62, passed peacefully in Independence, MO on January 2, 2023. Born on November 30, 1960 to proud parents Russell and Peggy Harmon, Pam was raised in Independence, MO with her sisters Penny and Paula as well as her younger brother Jeffrey. Pam graduated from Raytown High School and became a travel agent as well as everyone’s...
Raymond Allen "Race" Seales
Jan 1, 2023
Raymond "Race" Seales passed away on January 1, 2023. Cremation is planned with a private celebration at a later date. Race spent 38 years as a repairman and installer for AT&T. He was proud of his many titles, professional and personal — phone man, guitarist, bassist, ballplayer, tennis champ and Harley enthusiast. Beginning in the 1970s, Race became a musical...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Gregg (Hardison)
Jan 1, 2023
Patricia Ann “Pat” Gregg passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was 76. Pat was born to Hazel Roberta Anderson on November 14, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Ok. While attending Ballard High School Pat met her best friend and the love of her life Richard. They were married on June 10, 1967...
Gennie Marie Naylor
Jan 1, 2023
Gennie Marie Naylor, 46, of Independence, MO passed away on January 1, 2023. Gennie was born on August 29, 1976 to Loren Everett Naylor, III and Evelyn Sue (Thompson) Naylor in Independence, MO. After completing her schooling, Gennie gained a reputation as a hard worker, most recently as an employee of the Niagara Bottling Company, for whom she worked as...
Wayne Lee Antrim
Dec 31, 2022
Wayne Lee Antrim, of Lenexa, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was 75 years old. Wayne was born on August 6, 1947 to Keith and Billie Antrim in Richmond, Kentucky. He graduated from Henry Clay High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Combat Infantryman's badge....
Ronald Conever Downs
Dec 31, 2022
Ronald Conever Downs of Independence, Missouri, completed his 73rd final and successful season on Dec. 31, 2022. Coach Downs was born with a silver whistle in his mouth in April 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Wilbur and Edith Downs. He grew up playing football, basketball and baseball, often coached by his dad, which developed his lifelong love for athletics....
Goldie Pearl Lewis (Rogers)
Dec 31, 2022
Goldie Pearl Lewis, 97 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Elfindale Manor in Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Burial will...
Jimmie Arthur Turner
Dec 30, 2022
Jimmie Turner, 87, of Independence, Mo, passed away December 30, 2022. He was a devoted husband to Pauline June Bray and father of four. He graduated high school and served in the National Guard in the 1950’s. He managed an A&P grocery store and worked for Wonder Bread until he opened his own businesses. He owned and managed Mugs-Up Drive...
Carolyn S. West
Dec 30, 2022
Carolyn Mae (Struck) West of Lone Jack, Missouri, departed for Heaven on December 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Dr. Al West, who went to be with the Lord on December 15. Carolyn spent her life serving as a mother, grandmother, pastor’s wife, teacher, and counselor. She was a lifelong learner...
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