It is with substantial sorrow that the family of John “Johnny” Alvin Sanders III announces his passing on June 22nd, 2021, at the age of 39. He was born on May 30th, 1982, the epitome of a Gemini. Johnny was born to Susan Blansett and John Alvin Sanders II in Granite City, Illinois. Johnny spent…

Jeffrey William Toler, 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 28, 2021 in Blue Springs, MO. Jeffrey grew up in Raytown, MO and graduated from Raytown South High School in 1976. He later graduated from Electronics Institute and became a commercial kitchen equipment technician. He loved to play his guitar and ride like the…

April D Patrick 69 entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday June 29th 2021 at the Village of Caroll Park. April was born on January 2, 1952 to June Hutchinson Miller and Howard Miller. She was the 2nd youngest of 5 siblings. Sisters Constance Rigney of Brooklyn Park, Maryland and Anna Watring of…

James P. “Phil” Mitchell passed away quietly in his home, surrounded by family, June 28, 2021. He was born in Wellington, KS on March 3, 1932 to Everette J. Mitchell and Lucile (Ellis) Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Kathryn L. “Lu” Mitchell, his daughter Laurie Mitchell, both of Kansas City, his son Steve…

Betty Jo (Stewart) Thomas-Simpson, 85, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away June 30, 2021.   A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown Mo 64133. A visitation will be held prior to the service and begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Brooking…

Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.   Floyd Gale Perkins, 79, went to his heavenly home June 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family.   He was born…

Claude Henry Hinkle III, age 58, of Louisburg, KS died June 5, 2021, at Topeka Center in Topeka, Kansas after an extended battle with ALS. Later in his life, he shortened his name to his initials “C.H.” Hinkle III. C.H. was born September 10, 1962, to Claude and Joyce Hinkle in Appleton City, Missouri. He…

David Thomas Saale, age 64, passed away in his home in Kansas City, MO on June 24th. He was born to Don and Mildred Saale on January 16, 1957 in Chillicothe, MO and was one of eight children. David was a 1975 graduate of Chillicothe High School.   Growing up in Chillicothe, he was a member…

Christopher T Steinbach, age 37 of Oak Grove MO passed away on June 10, 2021. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date to be determined. Memorial contributions to help the family cover expenses can be made on his Go Fund Me Page  or go to gofundme.com and search for Chris…

Daniel M. Couch, 83, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away June 28, 2021 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri.  Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 – 3:00 pm prior to the Memorial service. Click…

William Lee Ewens, 82, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away April 3, 2021 at his home at The Parkway Senior Living Apartments in Blue Springs, MO. William, known as Bill, was born on November 14, 1938 at home, assisted by a midwife, in Hallsville, MO to Albert Lee Ewens and Edith Lurlene (Street) Ewens. Bill…

Helen Evans Strickland, 72, of Quitman, MS passed away June 25, 2021 at her home in Raytown, MO with her children and grandchildren by her side. Helen was born on February 23, 1949 to James W. Evans and Louise Sykes Evans in Quitman, MS. She grew up in Central, LA and was baptized at the…

Elizabeth Joan Hays died peacefully on June 26, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was surrounded by her family.  Joan was born to Arthur and Lottie Campbell on December 6, 1935 in Independence, Mo. She met the love of her life, George Leroy Hays, at her 15th birthday party; they were married six…

Gerry Dean Stidham, age 64, of Higginsville, MO, passed away June 26th at Promise Hospital of Overland Park. A graveside service will be held at 10am Friday July 2, 2021 at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Mr. Stidham was born on June 3rd 1957 in Kansas City, MO. He retired from Jack Cooper Transport…

Charles Ellis Malcolm, 72, passed away on June 25th, 2021 at KU Medical Center due to complications from Heart Surgery. Chuck was born July 13th, 1948 in Greenwich, CT to Douglas and Marjorie Malcolm, who preceded him in death. He grew up with Scott, Cathy and Robin.  As a teen and young adult, he loved…

  Eulogy for Warren Howard Johnson, husband, son, father, grandfather, friend of God April 24, 1953-June 14, 2021 This is really my understanding of Warren’s walk with Christ. He never dwelt on the things that happened before that glorious day in 1995 when the Lord encountered him, but I want to recount the facts here…

James “Robert” Giffen, 57 of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2021. Robert was born October 18, 1964 to John Giffen and Bonnie Christine Allen in Independence, Missouri, who preceded him in death. Robert is survived by his two daughters who were his whole world, Courtney Nicole Giffen and Brittany…

Henry Ellsworth Martz, Jr, 85, passed away of natural causes on June 23, 2021, in Overland Park, Kansas.   Born in Topeka, Kansas on March 30, 1936, Henry was the middle child of the late Henry Sr, and Isabelle (Hopkins) Martz. Henry graduated from Wichita East High School in 1954 and attended the University of…

In loving memory of Cindy Hammer, who passed away on June 10, 2021. She will be forever missed by Steve Hammer and his family, Joy, Ryan, Marisa and her fiance, Chris; sister Susan; and longtime boyfriend, Russ Wisehart. She loved animals of any kind.  She always would go out of her way to help anyone. …