Ralph “Kelly” Leach, 61, of Kansas City, MO, passed away January 18, 2021. Private family service. Kelly was born March 28, 1959 in Independence, MO to William R. & Nellie M (Parsons) Leach, Sr. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and wood carving. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents: William & Nellie Leach; daughter: Malissa; sister: Alice Joanna; niece: Rhonda…
Glenda Callicott was lovingly greeted by her Savior on January 18, 2021 at the age of 63, and now sits in heaven with him fully restored. In her life on Earth, she exemplified fierce persistence in the face of formidable loss; her challenges were only exceeded by her resilience. She was also a soft-spoken giant of the Faith; though life can…
Sharon G. Denney, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30th at First Baptist Church, 400 S.E. 14th Street, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Sharon was born on July 10, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. She went to school within the Raytown…
Patricia (Pat) McCurdy Wilson, 85, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19th in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. She was born December 7, 1935 to Duane and Dorothy (Fries) McCurdy in Spencer, Iowa. Pat graduated from Spencer High School in 1954. She attended business…
Mandy Lynn Taute, 35, of Independence, MO passed away January 14, 2021. Private family services. Mandy was born April 30, 1985 in Kansas City, MO to Louis L & Pamela S (Johnston) Taute. She enjoyed doing crafts, going to swap & shop, playing video games, crocheting, sewing and doing crossword puzzles. Mandy loved going to the lake with her son.…
Melody Kay Williams, born December, 30, 1957, 63 of Independence, MO passed away January 12, 2021 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday February 6, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (food and drinks to follow) at VFW Post 1000 1002 E US Hwy 24 #3106, Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to:…
Janet Kay Padgett 73, January 7, 1948 – January 12, 2021. She received her Wings to Heaven at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, January 12, 2021 with her daughter Tammy by her side. She was born January 7, 1948 in Richmond, MO to Ellis and Zelma (Horine) Clemens. Janet was married in 1976 to her loving husband Gary. She and her…
Rebecca Dean Bozarth Beugin, 92, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16th in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Order of the Eastern Star, Oak Grove Chapter 407. Rebecca was born December 10, 1928, in Odessa, Missouri, the daughter…
Born November 2, 1940 ~ Passed away January 11, 2021 He was born and raised in Independence, MO, and had lived in and around the Kansas City area his whole life. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dale. He leaves his wife, Joyce; his daughters, Joni and Gina; his grandson, Colton; great-grandson, Greyson; and many loving relatives…
Maria Deon Gregory, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021. Maria was born March 16, 1966, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, the daughter of Patricia (Mills) and Richard Edwards, sister to Lisa Hughbanks (Dennis), mother to Blake and Wes Gregory, mother-in-law to Amy and Kara, and grandmother to Margo and Oliver Gregory. She was a loved aunt to Maggie, Jeremy,…