Sheila Gay Gardner, 72, of Independence, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Her loving spirit touched many, but per the family’s request, a private gathering to honor her life will be planned by the family at a later date. Born on May 13, 1953, in Independence, Missouri, Sheila was the daughter of William “Frank” Miles and Peggy…
On Wednesday December 31st, 2025, Charles W. Goodman, 84, of Grain Valley, MO. transitioned from this world to a much better place. We are confident he was greeted and received by his parents and siblings gone before him as well as his son Bradley. From a very young age Charles was always on the go! When he wasn’t working, he…
Nancy Ann Terrell, 88, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL on April 18, 1937. Nancy once was a runway model for Sax Fifth Avenue in New York. She spent most of her career as a legal secretary and paralegal. Survived by her sister, Sue Schallenberg, her children, Robin and…
Mary Ruth Mendoza (Brumfield), of Blue Springs, MO, passed away December 30, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by family. Mary was born July 20, 1950, in Kansas City, MO. Mary enjoyed reading, playing cards, listening to the "oldies'', Mexican food, helping others, but most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She graduated high school…
William “Bill” Bell, 85, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on December 29, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E. South Street in Harrisonville, MO 64701, with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. and funeral at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Cowgill Cemetery in Cowgill, MO. Bill…
Wanda Pearl Hays, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home in Independence, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Wanda was born February 20, 1937, in Wakenda, Missouri, the daughter of Adrain and Martha F. (Ford) Lynn. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of and spending time with her family. …
Dolores Ann McCaffery, 90, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. There will be no services, in accordance with Dolores’s wishes. She was born July 8, 1935, in Mason City, Iowa, to August and Florence Groh (White). Dolores was united in marriage to Gene McCaffery on January 6, 1958, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City,…
Kenneth Allen Day, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home in Odessa, MO. Cremation; no services. Kenneth was born December 11, 1945, in Odessa, Missouri, the son of B.R. and Isabelle (Schneider) Day. He was a truck driver for most of his life, with his last job being at the local MFA. He was also a…
Cynthia Lee Hamilton, 71, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Centerpoint Hospital with family and friends at her side. Cyndi was born August 12, 1954, in Independence, Missouri, to James and Carol (Heater) Hamilton. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1972. Cyndi lived life to the fullest. She started scuba diving at…
Richard Bradford Kenyon Jr., 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Independence Manor in Independence. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial mass at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment in…