Thomas M. Chapin Born February 3rd, 1955 to Ronald and Patricia Chapin. Thomas grew up locally in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Winnetonka High School, where he also played and grew an undeniable love for baseball. He continued his education in Electronics in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Upon return to Kansas City, Thomas enjoyed being a self-employed landscapist, and…
John Hawkins Jr., 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Visitation will be held 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. A Celebration of Life to follow at 1:00 p.m. John was born April 9, 1932 in Booneville, Missouri. He was honored with a Purple Heart while proudly…
Thomas Syme Doerflinger was born on July 11, 1998 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was the beloved son of Bryan and Carolyn Doerflinger. Thomas graduated from Fort Osage High School in 2016. He dreamed of being a police officer, and had plans to begin that career by attending the police academy later this year. To pursue his dream, he became…
Linda Sue (Catherell) Staller, 75 Grain Valley, MO passed away February 23, 2023 of congestive heart failure and lymphoma cancer. Linda was born July 5, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to parents Lester J. and Nona Catherell. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Willis Staller, sister Pat Modin (Tom), brother Lester Catherell (Linda), daughter Christine Allison (Kelly),…
Denny Lee Miles, 86, of Independence, MO passed away February 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Moment of Truth Bible Baptist Church 310 Randolph Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119. Denny was born September 28, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to Denver & Sylvia (O’Neil) Miles. Denny proudly served his country in…
James “Jim” Joseph Servi, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service is to follow at 6:00 p.m. Jim was born October 8, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri. The son of Frances H. and Katherine…
Barbara Jane Douglas, 86, of Independence, MO passed away February 12, 2023. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at New Salem Cemetery; Independence, MO. Barbara was born August 2, 1936 in Booneville, MO to Rueben & Virginia (Meads) Pruesner. She enjoyed arts & crafts. Barbara liked taking yearly vacation with her family. She liked to cook…
Dorothy M. Hodges, 96, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley, MO. Dorothy was born on September 9, 1926, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy G. (Tindall) Samuel. She enjoyed cooking, baking, making candy,…
May 11, 1957 ~ February 11, 2023 Michael B. McCartney Sr., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by family and friends in his home. He fought a short but hard battle with cancer. Mike will be reuniting with his parents, Dorothy & Eddie Stark in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Connie McCartney; 5 children:…
In Loving Memory of Lindy Lavan Baxley, born April 25, 1948 – February 10, 2023. Lindy passed away at his home surrounded by family by his side. Lindy was born in Hemingway, SC, to the late Thomas Orin and Lillian Hanna Baxley. He was the beloved husband of Susan Potter Baxley. Lindy is survived by his wife Susan, his son…