Obituaries
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr, 70, passed away in his home Thursday night, October 21, 2021. Glenn was born in Argos, Indiana on December 30, 1950 to Mary and Glenn Powell Sr. He was the oldest of four children. In grade school Glenn and his family moved to sunny southern California. Glenn loved the warm weather, pretty girls, and naturally gravitated...
Grace Elizabeth Guastello
Oct 20, 2021
Grace Elizabeth “Gracie” Guastello, 85, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081, with burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Following...
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan
Oct 20, 2021
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan, 57, Kansas City, MO died October 20,2021 due to complications from heart disease and stroke. Thom was born in Kansas City on February 1,1964 to Thomas Meril and Clodie Serra Hanrahan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thom is survived by his son Thomas Kyle (Rose) Hanrahan of Cheney, KS, two grandchildren Mia Clodie...
Paul Joseph Wrabec
Oct 20, 2021
Sugar Creek, Missouri - Paulie Wrabec's 65 years of service, stories and mentorship ended unexpectedly at his home the morning of October 20, 2021. A lifelong resident of Sugar Creek, Mo, PJW was extremely proud of his Croatian, Slovak and Sugar Creek heritage. When asked if he'd move out of his lifelong town he'd joke "when they take me to...
Christine Lois Brasel (Villines)
Oct 19, 2021
Christine Lois Brasel, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was 95. Christine was born to James and Nancy “Lena” Villines on June 20, 1926 in Low Gap, Arkansas. At the young age of 19 Christine found and married the love of her life, Hugh. They spent the next 66 years building a life...
Harold "Gene" Allison
Oct 19, 2021
Harold Gene Allison (Gene) of Lee's Summit, MO, met his Savior face to face on October 19, 2021. He was born October 14, 1933 in Zebra, MO (later renamed Osage Beach) to William Lloyd and Eva Lee (Ahart) Allison. Gene married his HS sweetheart, Beverly Irene Burchett, June 28, 1953 in Warrensburg, MO. He graduated from Warrensburg HS in 1951...
James Marcus Cearley
Oct 19, 2021
James Marcus “Jamie” Cearley, a devoted father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was 66. Jamie was born to J.B. and Joyce Cearley on November 9, 1954 in Lubbock, Texas. He loved his family fiercely and when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed making memories with his children. They would spend many...
Jack Donald Willis
Oct 19, 2021
Born as David Leroy McGill on August 12, 1952 in Lexington, MO, Jack was given up for adoption at age 3 in 1955 and given the name Willis. In 1990, at age 38, he found his biological family, got to know them well and continued to have a relationship with them until his passing. He has 5 siblings and 2...
Marie Ruth Drown (Page)
Oct 18, 2021
Marie Ruth (nee Page) Drown, beloved companion of Frank and exemplary mother of Linda, Ross, Irene, Tim and Lolly died in her 99th year of life in her room at the care center where she resided in Harrisonville, MO. She is survived by her four living children: Linda Root of Raymore, MO, Ross Drown of Asheville, NC, Timothy Drown of...
Marilyn Ann (Barber) Scott
Oct 17, 2021
Marilyn Ann (Barber) Scott, 88, a resident of Villages of Jackson Creek Assisted Living of Independence, Missouri, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital, Sunday, October 17, 2021 after a short hospitalization. A visitation to honor Marilyn will be held on Saturday, October 23, from 10-11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E...
Florence Ester "Flo" Hawley (Clifford)
Oct 17, 2021
Florence “Flo” Ester Hawley, 93, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her family. Flo was born July 27, 1928, in Golden, B.C. Canada, to Lawrence L. and Cecile (Clesson) Clifford. She moved to Independence at an early age and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1947 before attending Graceland University. For 30 years,...
Agnes Darlene Everley (Hankins)
Oct 17, 2021
Agnes passed away peacefully on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie and Lois Hankins, her brother, Leroy Hankins, and her husband of 26 years, Michael Everley. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Williams (Don), Eric Everley (Rebecca), and Michelle Everley (Adam Pearson) as well...
Felix Edward Desmedt
Oct 17, 2021
Felix Edward “Corky” DeSmedt, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 600 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64138. The family will greet friends from 6...
Gladys Marie Hamilton (Smalley)
Oct 16, 2021
Gladys Marie “Monk Monk” Hamilton, 61, lost her battle with heart disease on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family. Gladys was born on October 20, 1959 to Elmer and Ruby Smalley in Kansas City, Missouri. Gladys had a passion for caring for people. She obtained her CNA at a young age and worked...
William H. "Bill" Westmoreland
Oct 16, 2021
On Saturday, October 16, 2021 William (Bill) Henry Westmoreland III, passed away at the age of 62. Bill was born on October 28, 1958 to William H, Jr. and Jan (Kidd) Westmoreland in Richmond, MO. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1976. At Fort Osage, Bill had two years of welding. He received a Certificate in Welding at...
Colin Matthew Masters
Oct 16, 2021
It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Colin Matthew Masters, age 26 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in his home. Those who knew Colin, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Colin will be missed everyday by his little “Tinker Tut” and son Asher...
Larry Reed Nelson
Oct 15, 2021
Larry Reed Nelson, 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Larry was born July 24, 1947, in Sedalia, MO to Raymond and Maydean (Reed) Nelson. Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a farmer on his family farm in Pettis County and drove for Burkholders Propane for many...
Linda Dee Roberts
Oct 14, 2021
How do you summarize up someone's entire life in a few short sentences? Partly, you do it by remembering the essence of the person and what they stood for. You will never cover all of the nuances and never know ALL about them, but this is a short story about the life of an extraordinary person. Linda Dee (Laswell) Roberts...
Shirley Ann Eoff
Oct 13, 2021
Shirley Ann Eoff, 85, of Independence, MO and most recently of Wellsville, KS, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Shirley was born November 8, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Elsie (Crum) Eoff. At the age of 10, the family moved to California, where she later graduated from Oakland High School. Shirley went on to attend San...
Richard Jones Mershon
Oct 13, 2021
Richard Jones Mershon, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 13, 2021. Visitation will be from 6-8pm. Thursday, October 21, 2021at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 East 39th St S, Independence, Missouri 64055. Funeral services will be held at 11am. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson St., Buckner, Missouri 64016, with Paster Doug Day...
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