Mary Ellen (Bruner) McPheeters, born January 28, 1923 passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022. During WWII, she was a “Rosie the Riveter” at Fairfax in Kansas City, MO assembling the B-25 Bombers.  They moved to Raytown, MO in 1954. She later was a cook for the Raytown School District and a longtime member of…

Stacey “Joe” Shackelford, Kansas City, Mo passed away January 21, 2022. Born in Kansas City to Barbra (Gava) and James Shackelford. Stacey worked logistics at the House of Lloyd, Ceva, and L.M.V. Magna. He married the love of his life, Kelli, they had a wonderful life spending time with their children and grandchildren, creating lasting…

Marjorie L. Engelmann passed away on January 10, 2022. Born in Berwyn, NE. she was the daughter of Carl R. Norman and Jessie W. (Betts). After graduating from Chappell High School, she moved to Kansas City in 1955 where she met Gerald (Jerry) Engelmann, whom she married in 1957. They were married for 54 years,…

Christine Rae Burge, 67, of Independence, MO passed away January 20th, 2022. Christine’s Service will be held at New Covenant Faith Center in Independence, MO on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, at 10:00 AM Ms. Burge was born December 15th, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio. Chris loved to take care of everyone, and she sparkled as she…

Patrick Stephen Ray Jr., 45, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on January 20, 2022. Patrick currently is in the care of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. A formal obituary will come at a later date. Services for Patrick will be Friday February 4th, 2022, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown,…

Kenneth Dwaine Robb also known as Kenny or Ken, 70, of Warsaw, Missouri reached his final destination to be with his precious Lord and Savior on January 23rd, 2022. Kenneth was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 15, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Comstock) Robb. Kenneth was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers,…

Cecilia Mary Niemann, 17 years old, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. A private Celebration of Life Service is being held. The family invites those who want to pay respect to an informal reception on Saturday, January 29 th , 2022 from 3pm-5pm at Grace Church, 10300 Antioch Rd,…

Joanne, 87, Independence, MO, local Historian and Author, passed away at her home on January 25, 2022. Joanne was born October 26, 1934, on her Grandparent Chiles’ farm in LaRussell, MO, to Frank Perrin Chiles and Susan Emaline Webb Chiles,. Graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1952, she attended Park College in Parkville, MO.…

On January 21st, 2022, Mary Elyta Gray, 61 of Kansas City, Mo; Went into the Lord’s arms surrounded by her loving family; Her husband William Gray Sr. of 44 years. A loving mother to daughter Tiffany Herrera and significant other of Kansas City. Son William Gray Jr. (Frankie), and spouse Rachelle Morales, of Independence, MO.…

Robert N. Gonzalez of Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A Memorial Service will held at 11:00 AM, Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Vision Church KC, 23300 NW Pink Hill Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Robert “Navar” had many talents. He loved to cook, dance, sing and especially loved…

Doug Whitcraft, 63, of La Cygne, Kansas, entered Heaven’s gates on the evening of Sunday, January 16, 2022, while in the Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas with his loving family by his side having attained the age of sixty-three.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of…

Randel Smith 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away at home on January 23, 2022. Born on 12-1-1958 to Joseph D and Mildred B Smith (Pogonowski). He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Clayton W. Smith, son Clayton (CJ) Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Kimberly, partner Lucas Andrus, stepson Jake…

We take joy in the fact that our mom/grandma, Patricia Ann (Smith) Briggs went to rest in the arms of her precious Savior, and to be with her loving husband, who has been waiting these many years for their heavenly reunion. Though we already miss her terribly, we know that Mom has been looking forward…

Humberto Hernandez Vasquez, 59 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 9th, 2022 at Truman Medical from Covid complications. Services will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society  (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133) on Friday the 21st, 2022. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. A Memorial Service will…

Melody A. Mayhugh, 62, Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 17, 2022. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 ~ 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Melody was born July 21, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Betty Brennan. She is preceded…

Gerald Eugene Pemberton, 78, Odessa, died January 19, 2022, at his home. Born January 11th, 1944, in Buckner, Missouri, he was the son of Thomas and Julia Pemberton.  He was a 1962 graduate of Fort Osage High School. On May 1st, 1964, he married Peggy Lee Taylor.  They moved to Odessa in 1971 where he…