Herbert Larrimore “Larry” Bowling III, 76, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Service information is pending. Larry was born on January 14, 1947 in Independence, Missouri, the first child of Herbert L. Bowling, Jr. and Ethel Westmoreland Bowling. He grew up on the family farm in Sibley, Missouri. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Fort Osage…
Jon Stephen Grote, 72, Centerview, Missouri passed on Monday, December 11th, 2023, at Kansas University Cancer Center, Kansas City KS, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Grote of Centerview, MO; sons Joshua Grote, Mound City, KS; and Jared Grote, Kansas City, Missouri; daughters Tiffany (Jamie) Parks, Grain Valley, MO; Stacey (Mark) Gates, Kansas City, KS;…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Sharon. She leaves behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Born on July 13, 1946, Sharon dedicated her life to her family, consistently prioritizing the needs of others…
Donna Rae Milligan, age 81 of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the New Salem Funeral Home. The family will greet guests starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the New Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior…
Alexa Marie Gilbert, born August 9, 1954 in Sabetha, KS. Alexa passed away unexpectedly at Centerpoint Medical Center, December 9, 2023, at the age of 69. Alexa lived in gladstone, MO and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1972. She worked for TWA here in K.C. and then again in Pittsburgh, PA, returning to MO in 1980. Alexa worked…
Dorothy Louise McIntosh Greene, 99, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 8, 2023. Dorothy was born in Lyndon, KS on August 27, 1924 to Ernest L McIntosh and Florence Deyo McIntosh. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard McIntosh, sister Betty Ridenhour, husband Frank S Greene, sons Timothy Greene and Daniel Greene, daughter-in-law…
Kenneth Marion Wilson, 64, of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 16th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at New Liberty Baptist Church, 32310 E Colbern Rd, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Kenny was born February 6, 1959, in Lexington, Missouri, to James Edison and Edna Elmira (Williams) Wilson.…
Gary Marshall Bly, 74, of Lone Jack, MO passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 14, 1949, in Independence, to Marshall and Geraldine Bly. He graduated from Van Horn High School in1967, completed the IBEW Apprenticeship and became an Inside Wireman with Local 124. Gary was a Boy…
After a heroic three-year battle with kidney cancer, Jennifer Michelle Roe Rankin passed away peacefully December 7, 2023 at her parents’ home surrounded by her family. Jennifer was born to Jeffrey and Shannon Roe on March 26, 1975, was raised in the Independence area and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1993. Jennifer’s life was centered around her children,…
Shirley Ann Campbell, 89, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Private family service. Contributions can be made to: cholangiocarcinoma.org, in memory of her son, Brian Campbell or First Christian Church of Buckner. Shirley was born April 24, 1934 in Buckner, Missouri, the daughter of Earl Robertson and Martha Louise (Chiles) Galvin. She was an active lifelong member of The First…