Dwayne Leland Brocker, 84, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, MO. He was born on October 15, 1941, to the late Carl and Dora Brocker of Falls City, NE. He married his loving wife of 54 years, Alma (Gist) Brocker in 1971. She survives along with his son, Brian Brocker (Kimberly Daniels) and…
Dennis David "Denny" Landis, 73, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born on January 15, 1953, Denny was raised in Raytown, Missouri, and graduated from Raytown High School with the Class of 1971, where he played varsity football. One of his biggest loves was coaching Raytown Little League football alongside his father, Al Landis. Denny proudly served in the…
Toi LaTonya Thompson, 51, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Services will be held on Saturday, June 20th at First Baptist Church, 500 W. Truman, Independence, MO, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial at 11:00 a.m. Contributions can be made to Wayside Waifs. Toi was born December 11, 1974, in Kansas…
James Timothy “Tim” Lauderdale, 78, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on June 4, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was at home, surrounded by love, with his wife, daughters, and extended family by his side. Tim was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilbur Andrew “Wib” Lauderdale and Katharine Elizabeth “Kay”…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Blair, age 54, of Orrick, Missouri. David lost his courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. David loved his family more than anything in the world. His absolute favorite days were those spent with his son sharing their love of the Chiefs. Whether…
Jeanie M. Wright, 76, of Odessa, MO, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Odessa, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20th in Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, MO. Jeanie was born on December 4, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Walter and Mildred Liddle. She graduated from Oak Grove…
Richard Lee Johnston - 84 of Oak Grove, Mo passed peacefully in the arms of God, on May 22, 2026 from Dementia and lung cancer. He is now free of pain and of clear mind, vision and hearing. Richard, born May 23, 1941 to Richard Johnston and Jewell (Featherstone) Johnston in Kansas City, Mo. Survived by his wife Juanita Fern Johnston…
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Rose Litle, 82, ofBlue Springs, MO. She passed on June 1st, 2026. Born in Dunnegan, MO, Polk County (near Stockton MO)onAugust 31st, 1943, she was the oldest child of Everett and Mary Gannaway. She grew up on a farm in Missouri until age 12 when her family…
Emma Nicole Docman December 15, 2007 – May 30, 2026 On May 30, 2026, the world lost a bright and beautiful soul when Emma Nicole Docman was called home far too soon. Emma was like a beam of sunlight. Her joy was endless, her laughter unmistakable, and her kindness unforgettable. She was happy—truly, deeply happy—and she shared that happiness with…
Jo Ann Sue Schieber, 53, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Memorial services will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th at Mayview Community Center, 104 Marshall Street, Mayview, MO 64071. Jo Ann was born on August 19, 1972, in Spearfish, South Dakota, the daughter of Twyla Carroll and John Huffman. She…