Jackson County Executive Statement

Jackson County Executive Statement

admin January 5, 2024

By Marshanna C. Smith January 5, 2024 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement regarding the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals: “As Jackson County Executive, I want to make sure the community knows where I stand…

Shirley Jean (Brazelton) Beech

admin January 5, 2024

Shirley Jean (Brazelton) Beech, 87, originally of Flintville, Tennessee, passes away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2023. Shirley was born on June 01, 1936, in Flintville, Tennessee to McKinley C. and Bernice Brazelton. She grew up in Flintville on the…

James Vernon Cooper

admin January 4, 2024

James Vernon Cooper, 87, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri departed this earth to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024. Vernon was born on February 23, 1936, to Gus and Ava Cooper in Vendor, Arkansas. After high school Vernon proudly served his country…

Heather Macrae Shockley

admin January 3, 2024

Heather Macrae Shockley, 52, passed away peacefully New Year’s Day, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Kelvin Alexander, sister Kristin Shockley, mother Kathleen Shockley, father Larry Shockley, and best friend of…

Karen Eileen “Kay” (Van Dyke) Duncan

admin January 3, 2024

Karen Eileen “Kay” (Van Dyke) Duncan was the second of three children born to James C. and Veva E. (Brammer) Van Dyke passed December 30, 2023, at the home. She was born September 29, 1951, and raised in Lake Lotawana, MO. She…

Matthew Brendan Smith

admin January 2, 2024

Matthew Brendan Smith, 38, of Independence, MO, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, at CenterPoint Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer. Matthew was born Nov. 5, 1985, to Robert and Ann (Bachman) Smith, of Lee’s Summit, MO, where he was…

Barbara Joyce Pancoast

admin January 2, 2024

Barbara Joyce Pancoast, 73, of Lee’s Summit, was born September 29, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hubert R. and Frances R. (Spurlock) Thorsen. She departed this life Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Barbara was a…

Wendalene Uhlenhake

admin December 29, 2023

Wendalene Uhlenhake, 77, of Concordia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at New Life Church in Concordia, with Justin Fasnacht officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials…

Jackson County Executive and Legislature Collaboratively Pass 2024 Budget

admin December 29, 2023

By Caleb Clifford Kansas City, MO – [December 29, 2023] – In a unanimous vote, the Jackson County Legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, marking a significant milestone in collaborative governance between the legislature and county administration. Aligning closely with County…

John Douglas Miller

admin December 28, 2023

John Douglas Miller, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He leaves his wife, Juliana Flanders Miller, son Marcus Wingfield Miller (spouse Kim Miller) of Bulverde, TX, daughter Merrilee Hertlein (spouse Lance Hertlein) of McKinney, TX, and daughter Amanda Marie…