Obituaries
Roger Earl Varner
Apr 4, 2025
Roger Earl Varner (1945-2025)
Roger Earl Varner, 80, of Independence, MO, lost his battle with kidney disease on April 4th, 2025. Roger was born in Atoka, OK in 1945 to S.E. "Jack" and Juanita Varner. Roger graduated high school in Perryton, TX then joined the Army in 1968. He served his country in Vietnam, attaining the rank of Sergeant, with the...
William James Ormsbee, Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
William James Ormsbee, Jr. died April 3, 2025, at the age of 78, peacefully in his home in Sibley, Missouri after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was a true gentleman, faithful servant to God, devoted husband, loving dad and father-in-law, doting grandfather and great-grandfather, caring brother, and dear uncle.
Bill was born September 30, 1946 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the...
Sandra Marie Williams
Apr 2, 2025
Sandra Marie Williams
Born January 17, 1937 in Junction City, KS to Ralph and Marie Hayes.
Sandra lived life to its fullest and passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 2, 2025.
Sandra grew up in Kansas City’s Northeast area and attended Glennon High School. She was first married in 1954 and brought six sons and a daughter into the world.
She remained in...
Clarence Lavern Peel Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Clarence L. Peel, Sr., 98, of Independence MO, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 peacefully at his home. Born June 14, 1926 in Slater MO, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Elizabeth McMellen Peel. On June 1, 1952 he married Anna Marie (Winston), and they resided in Slater/Gilliam then later moved to Independence Missouri where they lived...
Patricia Ruth Whitworth
Mar 31, 2025
Patricia (Piper) Whitworth was born March 8, 1936 to Lura and Irl Piper in King City, Missouri. She passed away March 31, 2025 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Patty was an avid traveler and enjoyed trips to beaches, cities, ancestral homelands, national parks, historic battlefields, and everywhere in between. Her favorite afternoons were spent with family over a good...
Debra Jeanne Haines
Mar 30, 2025
Debra Jeanne "Deb" Haines, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed into eternal glory on March 30, 2025. Born on September 15, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Deb lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her many creative talents.
A proud graduate of the High School class of 1969 in Cedar Springs, MI, Deb spent her days nurturing...
Beverly Ann Vickers Conoley
Mar 30, 2025
Beverly A. Vickers Conoley, age 89 years, of Blue Springs, Missouri, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born on December 20, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred and Lela Knauf.
After attending Halls Memorial High School in Buckner, Missouri, Beverly devoted her life to being a housewife to Leroy Vickers for 52 years and Ammon Conoley for 4 years....
Marcia Ann Nagel
Mar 27, 2025
Marcia Ann Nagel, a devoted nurse and cherished friend, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 84. Marcia was born on May 4, 1940, in Aurora, Colorado to Myron and Margaret (Lewis) Johnson.
Growing up in Independence, Missouri, Marcia graduated from William Chrisman High School before pursuing her passion for caring for others at...
Robert Raymond Rabideau
Mar 26, 2025
Robert Raymond Rabideau, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on March 26, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. He was 85 years of age.
Bob was born on June 17, 1939, in Polar, Wisconsin, to Glenn and Nora Rabideau. His early education took place at Downers Grove High School, where he developed a strong sense of duty, which guided him into military service....
Georgia "Georgie" Ruth Wilmarth
Mar 26, 2025
Georgia Ruth Wilmarth, fondly known to all as Georgie, departed this world on March 26, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Born on September 15, 1934, in Keytesville, Missouri, to George and Girlie (Ellis) Bearden, Georgie lived a life dedicated to her family, career, and community, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by her loved ones.
A graduate of Northeast High...
Jared Wayne Fordham
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jared Wayne Fordham, who passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 44. A resident of Independence, Missouri since birth, Jared was born on April 16, 1980, to Barbara and Wayne Fordham; his namesake. Jared met his wife, Angela Linze working at a local movie theater....
Robert Daniel Lyle
Mar 26, 2025
Robert Daniel Lyle, born on August 20th, 1942, in Rural Prairie, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 26, 2025, he was 82 years old.
Robert lived a life marked by service, love of family and a spirited sense of fun.
Robert’s early years were shaped by a profound sense of duty. He enlisted in the United States...
Eryn Munro Sullivan
Mar 25, 2025
Eryn Munro Sullivan, a cherished brother, father, son, fiancé, and friend, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Eryn and his twin brother were born on February 5, 1972, in San Antonio, Texas, while their parents were on a short vacation. They were then taken to the family home in Lubbock, Texas, where they lived until the...
Bertha Elizabeth McMinn
Mar 25, 2025
Bertha Elizabeth McMinn, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Born on July 12, 1944, to Charles and Doris Meiers in Texas, Bertha was a beacon of light and warmth to all who knew her.
After graduating from William Chrisman High School, she dedicated her career to serving as a Title Abstractor Searcher,...
Erika Nicole Brand
Mar 23, 2025
Erika Nicole Brand, 36 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. She is survived by; her mother, Susan Brand of Blue Springs, MO; her father, Eric Brand of Blue Springs, MO a sister, Anna Freeman and husband Tyler of Independence, MO; her grandmother,...
Barbara Luella Charde
Mar 23, 2025
Barbara Luella Charde, a cherished soul whose life was woven with threads of music, art, and the warmth of friendship, departed this world on March 23, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas. Born on December 14, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, Barbara embraced the rhythm of life around her, stepping to a beat that was uniquely hers—often referred to fondly as ‘Barbara...
Deborah Lynn Gratto
Mar 22, 2025
Deborah Lynn Gratto, 75 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Deborah was born June 18, 1949 in Independence, MO to Charles Glenn and Maxine (Curtis) Riggle and has been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Ruskin High...
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