Long time local resident, Mrs. Elaine Smith, passed into the next life recently, after a months-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of more than 40 years and two siblings. She left behind one sibling, and a fine family legacy of four children, their spouses, five grandchildren, their spouses, and three great-grandchildren. She was…
Patrick Steven Wiggins, departed this life on April 19, 2026, at the age of 73 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Patrick’s life on Saturday, May 9th, at 12:00 PM. Services will be held at: East Side Baptist Church, 19901 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057. Patrick was born June 19, 1952 in Kansas City,…
Brenda G. White, 61, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, surrounded by family and friends. Born October 11, 1964, Brenda was the daughter of Donald Sr. and Peggy (Widenhammer) White. She enjoyed fishing and being at the lake. Brenda loved sports and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. …
Daniel C. Leonard, 62 of Kansas City, MO, passed away on April 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm. He was a caring, loving, thoughtful soul, that always had a smile and laugh that was contagious. Daniel was born in Bethesda, MD on June, 14, 1963. He spent his schooling years in El Dorado Springs, MO, Harrisonville, MO, and graduated from Van…
Traci Lynn Baldwin, 62, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away at her home on April 15, 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Independence, Missouri in 1964, Traci was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her daughters, Ashlee Larson and Aubree Morgason; her beloved grandchildren, Bennett Baldwin, Brynlee…
Donald “Pa” Case Donald Case, affectionately known by many as “Pa,” peacefully passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1935, in Boonville, Missouri, to James and Helen Case. He was raised in Boonville and graduated from Boonville High School in 1953. Don honorably served his country as a United States Army Sargeant veteran, spending much…
Renae Lynn McKinney, age 58, of Belton, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 with her husband, Shawn by her side. Renae was born on September 9, 1967 in Antigo, WI to Harold and Carole Knowles of Birnamwood, WI. Renae was known to all as a vibrant, loving person with a never-failing sense of humor. She dearly loved…
Twyla died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Villages of Jackson Creek, Independence, Missouri, where she resided in Assisted Living, sharing a room with her sister Joan Miles. She grew up in Buckner, Missouri, and graduated from Fort Osage High School. Twyla later graduated from Central Missouri State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. She taught school for 2…
Lenora Gean Elliott, 84 of Grandview, MO, formerly of Oak Grove, MO.; passed away at 10:00am on April 10th, 2026, surrounded by family. Survived by her children Michelle Williams (Bob), Mike, Timothy Blake (Bev), and Lori Hill (Bryan), her grandchildren Cindi, Crystle, Cristi, Beth, Stacey, Darcie, Austin and Kyle, and great grandchildren Caley, Coby, Sienna, Preston, Jaylynn, Owen, Nicolas, Hudson,…