Marcia Gale Jurgens, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Marcia was born on July 13, 1959 in Paola, Kansas to Noel and Mildred (Harclerode) Jurgens. After graduating from Maryville R-II High School, she attended Washington University in St. Louis where she earned a bachelor's degree in art history. Marcia returned to Maryville, Missouri and worked…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delbert Bridges who left us on August 1, 2025 at the age of 86. A devoted father and grandfather he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Delbert was born on May 20, 1939 to Richard and Emma Lou Bridges who proceeded him…
Bernard D Howell, son of Felix Paul Howell and Waneta Ruth Sims, was born August 27, 1941 in Buckner, Missouri. He grew up in and around Buckner and his family moved to Osceola, Missouri in 1952. He graduated from Osceola High school in May 1959. Bernard “Butch” Howell entered the United States Navy on May 26,1959 and served until August…
Doug Powers passed away peacefully at The Kansas City VA on July 30th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on April 13th, 1960, at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster MO. He joined the Navy in 1979 and spent over 20 years serving his country. He got to travel the world and received numerous medals and honors while…
A. Francis Spiess—known to many as “Skeet,” and to a lucky few as Dad, Grandpa, Husband, Friend, or that guy who once swore he caught a bass the size of a lawn chair—passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 86. He left this world just as he lived in it: on his terms, with a mischievous…
Betty Lou Stanback (née Vowells) was called to our Heavenly Father on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation is 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m. August 8, 2025 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. Burial in Mt Olivet…
Zackie L Parscale (Zack), 81, Independence, MO passed away July 28, 2025. Funeral services will be on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm. Services will be held at Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Ln., Grain Valley, MO 64029. Graveside services will follow at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, 1823 N Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058. After that the family…
Lisa Leslie Owen (Lamport) of Kansas City, Missouri passed away July 27th, 2025, at 61 years old after a valiant battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 8th at 1:00pm at St. Anthony Parish located at 309 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64124. Lisa was born on March 3rd, 1964, in Kansas…
Donald D. White Jr., 70, of Higginsville, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1954, in Lexington, MO, to Donald D. White, Sr. and Peggy L. (Weidenhammer) White, who preceded him in death along with his sister, Debbie (Tim) Reider. He is survived…
Robert “Bob” Lee Root (93) of Independence, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus July 26, 2025 with family at his side. Bob was born June 5, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas to William Edward and Delma Edna (Mix) Root. Bob married Lizzie M (Hoff) Sooter and they had one daughter, Patricia Louise. However, Bob took Liz’s previous children: Gary E…