Dec 18, 2022

Monte Dean Scott, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022 after a long battle with health issues. Monte was born to Billy and Mary Scott on July 30, 1956 in Warsaw, Missouri. Monte grew up in Independence, Missouri and graduated from the Missouri School of the Deaf in Fulton, Mo. Despite being hearing impaired, Monte...

Dec 18, 2022

Barbara Jo “Clime” Wheeler known to close family and friends as B.J or Beege, died on Sunday December 18th, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 53 years old. Barbara was born to John Clime and Ruth Jones on May 28th, 1969. Barbara has two siblings, sister Dawn Robeson and brother Preston Carpenter. Barbara graduated from Paris 2 Cosmetology school...

Dec 18, 2022

Kimberly Diane Terry, 63, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1959, to Donald and JoAnn (Meier) Nelson in Independence, MO. On June 23, 1984, she married the love of her life Michael Terry. Kimberly worked as a CNA, then a homemaker and grandmother, and then she went back to work...

Dec 18, 2022

James Daniel Smith, a beloved son, brother, and friend, sadly passed away on December 18, 2022, at the age of nineteen. He was born to Daniel and Suzanne Smith, and was the older brother of Nathan and Levi, who were 17 and 15 years old respectively. James was a bright and ambitious young man with a passion for all things...

Dec 17, 2022

Josephine Marie Detwiler, 79, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 17, 2022, at Maywood Terrace Living Center. Josephine was born February 26, 1943, to Phillip and Congetta Parrino. She was a dedicated wife, mom, “mommer,” sister and a friend to all. She was proceeded in death by her husband, mother, father, father-in-law and mother-in-law. She leaves behind...

Dec 17, 2022

Georgia Ola Williams 95, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center in Olathe, Kansas. A funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will be held at 11...

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara Ann Taylor, formerly of Cedar Falls Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was 94. Barbara was born to Stanley and Violet Boyles on June 18, 1928 in Moline, Illinois. While attending Augustana College in Illinois Barbara met the love of her life, Merrill. They were married on June 9, 1951...

Dec 15, 2022

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Dec 15, 2022

Albert Paxton West of Lone Jack, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on December 15, 2022. He was 92 years old. Al was born on September 7, 1930 to Harry Albert West and Violet Virginia Paxton in Chewelah, Washington. His early years were spent in the Pacific Northwest. Enlisting at the age of 16, he...

Dec 15, 2022

William Louis Mauer, Sr., 89 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00...

Dec 14, 2022

Bettie Jeanne (Coleman) Noah, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was 98 years of age. Bettie was born on August 14, 1924, to William and Cora (Driskell) Coleman in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City in 1941. In 1944, during WWII, Bettie enlisted in the...

Dec 14, 2022

Frederick Maples, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home in Independence. Frederick Ross Maples was born on November 20, 1937, to Fred and Lola (Ross) Maples in Kansas City, MO. Fred grew up in Versailles, MO, and graduated from Versailles High School in 1956. Following graduation Fred served his country in two different branches...

Dec 13, 2022

Larry Ross Wyss, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 in the home he built, surrounded by his wife of 54 years, Sheila, and two children, Max and Anna. He was born in Galveston, Texas on January 15, 1945 to Ross and Lorraine Wyss. He grew up in Independence, Missouri and in 1963 he graduated...

Dec 13, 2022

Bobby Joe Knox, 58, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at KU Medical Center. Bobby Joe Knox was born on April 15, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, to Bobby and Bonnie (Lutjen) Knox. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Truman High School in 1982. Bobby worked for DST systems for a year. He than began...

Dec 13, 2022

Donald Andrew Donaldson, just one day after his 74th birthday was welcomed by his Heavenly Father into Heaven. Don was born on December 12, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of Charles "Bud" and Shirley Donaldson. Don's family moved to Independence, MO in 1955 where he lived until his death. He attended Ott Elementary, William Chrisman Jr....

Dec 13, 2022

Dec 12, 2022

JOANNE E. WILD-FISHER Joanne Elaine Wild-Fisher, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was 57. Joanne was born September 20, 1965, in Kansas City, MO. She attended Van Horn High School in Independence, MO. Joanne loved gardening, reading, bowling, camping, wine tasting, motorcycle rides and animals of all kinds. She loved to laugh...

Dec 12, 2022

Samuel E. Morton, 78 of Independence, MO passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, December 12, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at the New Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2-4:00 p.m., Sunday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Sam was born...

Dec 11, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Orville Franklin Gentry. Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on December 11, 2022. Our Dad enjoyed football but more specifically the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a season ticket holder around 40 years. He loved road trips, gooseberry pie, and homemade tacos. He was always ready to...

Dec 11, 2022

Jean Elizabeth (LaRue) Riddle, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday December 11, 2022 in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born on November 13, 1937, in Junction City, KS to Theodore Joseph and Lena Margaret (Clover) LaRue. The LaRue family settled in Erie Kansas where Jean graduated from Erie High School in 1955. She went on to earn a...