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...

Dec 11, 2022

Norma L. Williams, 90, of Levasy, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home in Levasy. Norma was born on May 12, 1932, in Uniontown, Kansas to Clarence Bruner. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Lois Swink. She graduated in 1950 from Buckner High School. On January 6, 1951, she married the love of her...

Dec 11, 2022

Muriel Jeannette Beebe, age 101, passed away peacefully, surrounded by two of her sons and her daughter, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Columbia, Missouri. Muriel was born in Los Angeles, California on March 22, 1921. She was adopted by Pauline Ellis shortly after her birth. She vividly remembers a train trip at age five from California to Kansas City,...

Dec 10, 2022

Pamela “Penny” Diana Lynn Kipper, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 66 years of age. Penny blessed this world with her generosity, kindness, and loving heart. Her family was her everything, she will be so dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Betty Branch. She...

Dec 10, 2022

Michael Lee McCullough, 75, of Independence passed away on Dec. 10, 2022. He was born Sept. 25, 1947, in Kansas City to Patti and Melvin McCullough. Michael attended St. Mary High School and St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas, on a football scholarship, which led him to a career in computer programming. In 1971, he started...

Dec 9, 2022

Dec 9, 2022

Gloria Sue “Susie” Curtin, age 92, passed away on December 9th, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Susie was born on October 20, 1930 to Harold and Leota Custis in Independence, Missouri. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949. She married Edward Curtin on December 3rd 1949. Susie and Ed went on to have 3 children, Michael,...

Dec 8, 2022

Mary Ellen (Parker) Daniel passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was 85. Mary was born to Arthur and Ila Parker on October 21, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Central High School Mary married her best friend and love of her life Joseph. They spent 62 years together before Joseph passed away in 2019. To...

Dec 8, 2022

Ted Gene Weber, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Ted was born to Henry “Tony” and Ruth Weber on October 27, 1946 in Nevada, Missouri. Shortly after graduating from Nevada High School in 1964 Ted married his best friend, Lillie and began his career with Hallmark. He stayed with the company for 33yrs before retiring...

Dec 6, 2022

Elsa Kay Roark, best known as Kay, age 67, of Independence passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022. Kay was born in Kansans City Missouri to Russell Motley and Mary (Jackson) Motley. She grew up in Northeast Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. She proudly retired from the US Armed Services after 40 years as an Administrative Assistant. After...

Dec 5, 2022

Dollie L. (Tade) Darby, 88, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 5, 2022. Dollie was born to Walter and Neoma West on August 1, 1934 in Columbia, Missouri. Dollie was a beautiful soul and loved her family and her Lord fiercely. She was a long time member of The Gathering Baptist Church and...

Dec 5, 2022

Robert L. Comstock, 89 passed away on Monday December 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951. He was a pianist and vocalist with aspirations of being in the music business. He had a contract with a small KC record company and made a couple of albums. He sang at numerous events especially...