William “Bill” Reynolds, 80, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on May 15, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House with his wife and daughters by his side. Bill was born in Grain Valley, MO, on June 17, 1945, to Emmet Floyd and Edna Mae (Williams) Reynolds. He attended Odessa High School before joining the Navy in 1962. After his service, he…
Teagan Alivia Leonard, of Grain Valley, Missouri, left us on May 13, 2026, at the age of 19. From the moment God chose us to be her parents, Teagan was the answer to a lifelong hope. She completed us. She made everything feel right. Teagan was smart, witty, kind, and quietly observant — the kind of person who took her…
Robert “Bob” Lynn Morgason 11/26/1950-5/13/2026 Bob was born in KCMO to Leroy & Ruby Morgason. He had a love for cars, one of his prized possessions being his Shelby Cobra. He was quite the salesman, spending most of his life in the used car business. He enjoyed playing his luck at the casinos on the blackjack tables. His true passion…
Master decorative artist, Norma L. Young Neill, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 with family and friends by her side at her home. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 500 W Truman RD, Independence, Missouri, on June 4, 2026 with visitation at 5:00 p.m. and funeral at 6:00 p.m. Burial will follow the next day, June 5,…
On May 12, 2026, Brenda Eileen (Keck) Summers, age 69 of Lee’s Summit, MO, lost her fight with cancer and finished her earthly chapter of life. As she turned the page into eternity, her final appointment was with her Great Physician, Jesus Christ, and we rejoice knowing that cancer treatments are done, complete healing has come, and heaven just got…
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rick J Stone, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Rick passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2026, in Independence, Missouri, after a courageous battle with illness. He was 71 years old. Rick was born on April 16, 1955, in Independence, Missouri,…
Terry Brice Rinehart (Brice), 67 of Grain Valley, MO passed away on May 11th, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House, peacefully surrounded by family. Brice was born on November 2nd, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. The son on Myron B. Rinehart and Dorcas J. Vinsonhaler. Brice grew up in Raytown, MO. He attended Raytown South High School. He married his…
Jerry Dale Danforth, 53, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jerry was born July 22, 1972, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of Charlotte Kaye (Schaefer) Danforth. Raised in Independence, Jerry met and married the love of his…
Anita Delores (Candillo) Wilson, 71, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2026, at Centerpoint Hospital, peacefully with family present. A Visitation will be held at 11:00 am on May 15th, at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the service time of 12:00 pm. A burial will follow, in…
It is with profound shock and deep sadness that the family of Dakota Lee Jones, 31, of Kansas City, Missouri, announces his sudden passing on May 7, 2026, while on vacation with his wife, daughter, mother-in-law, and two close friends in Panama City Beach, Florida. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Grace United Methodist Church…