Independence, MO Obituaries

Darrin Michael Jones, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on June 5, 2026. Born on February 8, 1970, in Bexar County, Texas, Darrin lived a life marked by intelligence, quiet strength, and a g...

Michael Patrick Weaver Sr., 54, of Grain Valley, Missouri went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2026. He went to heaven peacefully with his family by his side, a St. Lukes Hospital in Ka...

William McKinley Herndon Jr., known to many as Bill and to family and friends as "Bubba," passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William McKinley Herndon Sr...

Darnel Layne Clyma, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Born on April 29, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Grady and Edna Clyma, he grew up to become a...

Robert ‘Bob’ Vincent Andrade, aged 74, of Independence, Missouri passed from this life on June 7, 2026. Bob was born September 30, 1951 to Robert and Elizabeth (Barreto) Andrade. He grew up in the ...

Jaye Marie O’Dell passed away at her home in the Kansas City area on June 2, 2026. She was born St Louis, Missouri to parents Toni and Lonnie O’Dell on October 6, 1987. Jaye graduated high school f...

Salbador N Peña, age 65, passed on June 2, 2026. Salbador was born October 17, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Virgilio M. and Beatrice (Navarro) Peña. Salbador was a construction engineer and p...

Christina Lynn Lafferty, 61, passed away on May 30, 2026. Christina was born on August 8, 1964. She met the love of her life and soulmate, Matthew, in 1983, and they later married on September 14, 1...

Mark Alan Stewart, of Independence, Missouri passed on May 28th, 2026. Mark was born in Jackson County Missouri in 1955 to Junius R Stewart and Marie E Gradi. Mark attended Blue Springs High School. ...

Bless Bekri Akany Umei passed on May 27, 2026, having been born on November 22, 2025, and was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, 509 S ...

Dorothy Jean (Lynch) Obbink was born May 19,1932 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2026. Dorothy was born in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Fayette, MO where she graduated from ...

Homegoing Celebration Mr. Bobby Joe Barnes (Lil Bob) Sunrise: October 03,1944 Sunset: May 24,2026 Mr. Bobby Joe Barnes was born October 03,1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the Late Mr. E...

Rodolfo (“Rudy”) Salvatierra passed away on May 25, 2026, leaving behind a life rich in family, friendships, and cherished pastimes. He was born on December 18, 1934, in the Philippines, where he sp...

Harry Ernest Vanvalkenburg passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84, born on December 26, 1941, and a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Sharon Claire Main passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 74. Sharon is remembered as a resident of Lees Summit, Missouri. A Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 701 S Noland Rd...

Memory Lee Roberts, 84, of Independence, Missouri passed at home on May 21st, 2026. She was born in Sweet Springs, Missouri in 1942 to Helen and John Scothorne. She moved to the Kansas City area d...

On May 20, 2026, Donald Lee Ashworth “Don”, 68, went home to be with Jesus after battling cancer for five years. Don was born on May 6, 1958, in St Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Westport High S...

Carl Franklin Scott (1957-2026) Carl Franklin Scott, 69, of Independence, MO, passed away at Saint Lukes East Hospital on May 14, 2026. Carl was born March 27, 1957 to Robert L Scott Sr and Helen J ...

Loku Gore Nyarsuk Jada passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 70; he was a resident of Riverside, Missouri. Visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, Missouri ...

Jean Ann Hammond, 93, passed on May 10, 2026, and was a resident of Independence, Missouri. Jean was born February 15, 1933, in Lambs Creek, Pennsylvania to the late Hosea Jordan and Frances May (J...

Santiago Vega Mejia, 56, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on August 28, 1969, in Santiago Tangamandapio Michoacán, Mexico to Antonio Vega Alva...

Curtis Covell Kent passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 64. Curtis was born on September 27, 1961, and was a resident of Rogersville, Michigan.

Franklin Earl Plowman Jr. passed on April 27, 2026, at the age of 86; born February 24, 1940, Franklin was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Samuel Earl McGee passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on October 31, 1944.

Russell E Waterman was born May 3, 1937, in his home on Spring Street in Independence Missouri. He went home April 24, 2026. He is proceeded in death by Florence Elsa Waterman the love of his life. Br...

Alexis "Lexi" Nichole Quessenberry, 24, of Grandview, Missouri passed away April 20, 2026, at KU Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lexi graduated in 2020 from Galena Kansas High School and a...

Christopher Beau Perez passed on April 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Visitation & Celebration of Life will be held at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, 509 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050, US, on Ap...

Jesse Dan Masoner Jr., age 77, passed away on April 16, 2026, with the love of his children. He was born on July 24, 1948, and was one of ten children. Jesse lived a life defined by hard work, craft...

Ronald Duane Gray was born on December 12, 1932 in Washington, Iowa. He was one of eight children to Harold and Goldie Gray. Ron grew up in Washington and graduated high school there. After graduati...

John Henry Olson passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on May 24, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, John lived in Independence, Missouri.

Theresa Ann Trent, 79, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away on March 13, 2026. A kind-hearted woman, Theresa was born March 5, 1947, in Independence, Missouri, to Vicente and Anita (Galvan) Solis. Sh...

Janice Kroll passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 93.

Wendy Ann (Hayden) White went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at the age of 64 years. Wendy was born to Wendell and Florence Hayden in Des Moines, IA on June 11th, 1961. Shortly afte...

Robert “Bob” Brice Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026. Bob lived his life guided by his Catholic faith and a...

Rebecca Lynn Prichard Giarratano, age 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026. She was born in Independence, Missouri in February 1951 to parents Rachel and Gregory Pric...

Gary Gilbert Lowry passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 76. Gary was born on November 27, 1949, and was a resident of Blue Springs, Missouri.

Betty Louise Eckard, 93, of Independence, Missouri peacefully passed away at her home on February 26, 2026. There will be a private celebration of life at a later date. Betty was survived by her chi...

John Dee Kerschner II of Raytown, Missouri didn’t just live life; he embraced it with smart ass wit. On February 23rd, 2026 at the age of 68, John decided his work here on earth was done, and made his...

John H. Cooney, 91, of Independence, was surrounded by his family when he peacefully joined the Lord Jesus Christ on February 22, 2026. He was born in Hartshorne, OK on July 20, 1934. John proudly ser...

Cathie Maureen Layden Nagel (1953–2026) Cathie Maureen Nagel, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 21, 2026. Cathie was born in 1953 to Betty and Dick Layden in Independence, where...

Wanda Louis Royle was a loving mother, devoted wife and adoring grandma and great-grandma who was called to Heaven by our Lord on Friday, 20th day of February, 2026 after 88 blessed years on this eart...

Ronnie Eugene Johnston Sr., age 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Thursday February 19th 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife Janie Johnston; son Ronnie Johnston Jr; two daughters Tammy and ...

Today, we gather with a sorrowful heart, broken to remember and honor the life of our beloved Daughter and sister, Achol John Akech Gak. The pain of her loss is deep and unforgettable, yet we are than...

George E. Henderson, born on September 14, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Alexander “Alex” Nicklaus Galate, 33, passed away peacefully in his home on February 8th, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Alex was born on January 21st, 1993 , in Kansas City, Missour...

Terry Don Allinder Sunrise: September 22, 1974 Sunset: February 08, 2026 Terry was born on September 22, 1974, to Barbara and James Allinder in Kansas City, MO. As a young boy Terry loved wrestling w...

Jo Lyn Thompson, born on December 8, 1959, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 66. She was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Edrie Nickerson, born on March 8, 1933, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 92. Edrie was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

"My health fails; my spirits droop, yet God remains. He is the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." Psalms 73:26 Shirley Jean Davis, 79, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on January 3...

James David Gideon, 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2026. Jim was born at home in Decatur, Illinois, on November 5, 1941, to Glenn and Marie Gideon. On November 5, 1966, Ji...