John Robert Cullom died peacefully at home on May 22nd after a courageous battle with ALS.  John was born on January 27, 1957 in Jacksonville, NC and grew up in in Orlando, FL. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1981 where he raised his family and practiced law, advocating for justice for people…

Armon Joseph “AJ” Scheetz passed away in Overland Park, Kansas, on November 26, 2021, at age 56, from complications following a medical procedure. AJ was born on April 18, 1965—Easter Sunday—in Norton, Kansas. His Easter birthday earned him the nicknames of “Easter Bunny” and “Bugs”—sobriquets that became particularly fitting after he broke his upper front…

Betty Lou Toczek passed away June 6, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Thursday, June 16, 2022 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9am. Betty was born March 1, 1928 to Joe and Martha Young in Clear…

Gehrig Lou Smith, 77, of Washington, MO passed away June 7, 2022 at his son’s home in Warrensburg, MO. Mr. Smith was born March 9, 1945 in Washington, MO. Gehrig was a Navy veteran, husband, father, and a kind soul to many. His travels and experiences took him to many western locations and to Sitka, Alaska.…

Isabella Nichole McMahill, 19, of Grandview, MO passed away, June 3, 2022 from heart failure. Isabella’s Funeral will be on Friday June 10, 2022 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133) at 3:00 PM. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM an hour prior to…

Donna Roach, 70 of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home on June 5, 2022 after a brave journey with colon cancer. She was born to Stella Marie and Noel Ernest Taylor on November 15, 1951 in Cameron, MO. Later she was raised by her foster parents, Theron and Mildred…

Donna Jean Bono, 81, beloved Mom, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Villas of Leawood Clubhouse, 2021 W 139th, Leawood,…

Danielle Pauline Newcomer, 28, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away after complications from a brief illness at St. Luke’s Heart Institute on June 4, 2022. Danielle was born May 21, 1994 in Niage Falls, New York. She is survived by her three children; Sophia M. Newcomer (7 Years), Aubrey E. Newcomer (6 Years) and Lucas…

On May 27th 2022 our beloved Keith Wayne Davidson passed away during a harrowing rescue attempt by yougest sister, Theresa Richardson. Keith was born on October 16th, 1954, in Independence, MO, 2nd and surprisingly to Edward E Davidson and Phyllis A Bryant, after successfully giving birth to twin Kathy only moments earlier. He was preceded…

Patrick Melville, 59 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2022. Patrick’s Celebration of Life will take place Saturday June 25th, 2022 at 10:00am at River Church Family- 6400 Woodson. Raytown, MO 64133. (816) 356-7400 Patrick was born on August 21, 1962 to parents Edward and Cyndra Melville in Dallas, Texas. Shortly after,…

Hoy Richard (Duke) Sisney, 73, of Independence, MO passed away on June 1, 2022 at Redwood of Independence.  He fought a long battle with health issues, but is now at rest. Hoy was born in Gassville, AR on March 21, 1949 to Hoy and Nathalee Sisney. He is survived by one brother, Darrell Sisney of Clinton,…

Cristi Rose, age 51, of Merriam, KS passed away May 31, 2022 peacefully in her home after a fierce battle with ovarian cancer. Remembrance Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Englewood Church, 10628 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. prior to the…

On Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, Joanne Corlew succumbed to her battle with cancer and passed away at the age of 85. Joanne was born on October 4, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to Joe and Edith Herndon. On April 27, 1957, Joanne married Richard Corlew. They raised one son, Tom, and one daughter, Connie. Joanne…

Anthony D Osborn, 54, of Shawnee, KS passed away May 30, 2022, at home. Memorial services will be held from 4pm – 8pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Culinary Center of Kansas City, Overland Park, KS. Anthony was born June 30, 1967, in Kansas City, MO to Jerry D Osborn and Martha Chaney Johnson.…

David Matlock, 38, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 24, 2022, from cancer. Mr. Matlock was born June 24, 1984, in Overland Park, Kansas. David grew up in Overland Park where he was surrounded by family and friends. David graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School…

Marvin ( “Ed”) Edward Conway, 82, of Raytown, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022 at his home. He was born April 20, 1940 at Little Blue Hospital in Little Blue, MO to Orval B. Conway, Sr. and Laura (Van Gundy) Conway. He married Peggy Burriss Conway in Raytown, Missouri on June 2, 1967.…

William Joseph Ruby III, 62, of Lee’s Summit MO passed away May 26 th , 2022. Bill was born in Kansas City, MO, on January 11, 1960, to Helen and William Ruby Jr. He was the oldest of nine children. Bill graduated from O’Hara High School, class of ’78 and married the love of his life,…

Kennith Frederick Schillo, 61, Independence, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on May 22nd, 2022. Kennith(Ken) was born on January 23rd, 1961 to Rozmarie and Edwin Schillo. Ken was preceded in death by his father, aunts and former brother-in-law. Ken is survived by his mother, life-partner of over 28 years Richard (Rick) Williams, Ken’s sister and brother-in-law,…

On Friday, May 27th our beloved Jennifer Jean Seay, 49, passed away at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO while surrounded by loved ones. Her family is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss.  Jennifer was born November 27th, 1972 in Mexico, Missouri. She spent many years working for several EMS agencies as an EMT-B including: Callaway…