Harold Gene Jeffries, aged 86, Independence, MO., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Gene was born on May 21st, 1937, to Pearly and Ethel Mae Jeffries. He was born at the family’s home-place just between Independence and Sibley, and overlooking the Atherton bottoms. A location that is still in the family…
Glynn William Graybill, age 61, of Buckner, MO, passed away May 16, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Glynn was born September 8, 1962 to David and Sharon Graybill in Independence, MO. He was a 1981 graduate of Fort Osage High School. Glynn was a career long demolition construction operator. He is preceded in death by his father, David…
KEN KERR passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was 91 years old. Kenneth Murl Kerr (Sr), born August 26, 1932 in Marionville, Missouri and was the eleventh of twelve children born to William Arthur and Ethel Melinda Kerr (Johnson). He grew up in the area he called Turnback Creek. Ken was a veteran of the Korean War, spending…
Donald R. Halliburton, 76, passed away on May 15, 2024 at his home at Blue Hills Rest Home, where he had resided for the past 7 years. He was born on February 4, 1948, to the late Kenneth D. and Hazel (Craft) Halliburton of Butler, MO. Donald was a 1966 graduate of Miami High School, Amoret, MO. He began his…
January 12, 1957 – May 13, 2024 Patrick “Pat” Anthony Smithers of Independence, Missouri, passed away on May 13, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Pat was 67 years old. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Pat exhibited a kind, gentle nature and was extremely loved by his family and friends. A true caregiver at heart, Pat lived a life rich in…
On the morning of Sunday, May 12, 2024, Jeanine S. Simpson of Sibley, Missouri passed away at the age of 69. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Six Mile Baptist Church ~ Sibley, Missouri. Jeanine retired after a 25-year career at GEHA. She was a sports enthusiast. Jeanine loved…
February 9, 2008 - May 11, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Lafayette "BooBoo" Sides, our cherished first son, who left us on May 11, 2024, at the tender age of 16. Born on February 9, 2008, William was named after his beloved maternal grandfather, carrying forward the esteemed Lafayette name from…
Jeffery Lane Carter Jr. passed away in Grain Valley, Missouri on May 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jeffery was born June 13, 1975 in Kokomo, Indiana. He enjoyed spending time with his children, fishing and sitting around a firepit with friends. Jeff worked at General Motors Fairfax plant, for many years. He…
In loving memory of Judy Deanna Miller (Michaelson) Monahan. Judy Deanna Miller (Michaelson) Monahan of Kansas City, MO. Previously of Morrill, MN. passed away peacefully from natural causes on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 84. Judy’s journey came to a close surrounded by her children while in the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City Hospital.…
Joseph Randol Wiggins, 86, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 9th, in his home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., followed by a brief graveside service. Randol was born on October 4, 1937,…