Norma Lea (Specker) Copenhaver, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 93 in St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Norma was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.…
John Robert Marlow “Robbie”, 55, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. John was born June 5, 1968 in Kansas City Missouri. The son of Bobby Wade Marlow and Sharon Marlow Smith. John was a member in good standing with the IBEW local 124. He was very proud of his work. John left his professional mark…
Debra A. Goodrich-Yamamoto 67, of Oak Grove, MO., died peacefully on October 19, 2023. Debra was a loving wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and aunt. Debra graduated from East High School and went on to work for the KCMO Finance Department. Later on in her life, she met her amazing husband Ronald Yamamoto and resided in Oak Grove, MO. Debra was…
Todd Douglas Mitchell, 60, of Grain Valley, MO., went to heaven on October 19, 2023. He was born May 26, 1963 in Kansas City to Thomas and Carol (Babcock) Mitchell. He graduated from Hickman Mills High School and joined the Union as a painter. Todd met Toni Jo Monteleone and they were married in 1989. They had two children together,…
Patsy B. Largent, 84 of Independence MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. The family will receive visitors prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Patsy was born on July 5, 1939 in Mexico MO. She was…
Sue Ann Mullins, 74, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Roger Henry and Anna Mary (Whitsett) Cunningham. Sue grew up at Lake Tapawingo in Blue Springs, MO, and graduated from Blue Springs High School. She then attended CMSU in Warrensburg. Sue…
Paul Calvin Shrout, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2023, with his loving wife, Cinda, and his family by his side. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, October 21st at the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove located at 400 SE 14th St, Oak Grove MO. Visitation is 12:30-2:00pm with the memorial service…
Dennis Gurnsey of Blue Springs, MO. passed away peacefully with his wife Christina by his side, October 12th 2023. Dennis was born June 30th 1960 in Camden Arkansas to Fred Gurnsey Jr and Bobbie Gurnsey. In 1978 Dennis married Christina Mayhugh. They would welcome one daughter in their 45 years together. While working for over 40 years in the heavy…
“Cheetie” Norma I. (Hayes) Parker-Raymond lost her battle with depression on October 12, 2023 to join her husband of almost 25 years James E. Raymond in heaven. Norma was born on the 17th of June 1948 to William D. and Lola Bell (Willard) Hayes in Missouri. Norma spent most of her life in Missouri, she joined the Air Force, married,…
On Oct. 10, 2023, Robin Renae (Coleman) Sitz, 58, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Robin was born Nov. 17, 1964 in Independence, MO. The only daughter of the late William Coleman and Patricia Hall. Robin graduated from Higginsville High School in 1983. Robin was welcomed into heaven by her father: William Coleman, brother Brandon Coleman, grandparents Kenneth and…