Obituaries

Irintha Carol Smith, 80 years old passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the home of her daughter Stacey Smith.  Irintha Carol Smith born on December 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS, to the late Jo Willa and Nathaniel Hutton Sr.  Carol…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carter Marvin Estes, a beloved member of our community. Carter, aged 81, departed from this world on January 5, 2024, in Raytown, Missouri surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October…

Sara Carolyn (Crow) Ring, began her life’s journey on September 27, 1933, born in Kirksville, Missouri to the wonderful and loving parents, Manning Clifton and Helen Lucille (Sanders) Crow, both deceased. Sara greeted her heavenly father on January 5, 2024. The family…

Age: 84Date Of Birth: November 27, 1939Passed Away: January 7, 2024, at St. Lukes East HospitalService Location: Grace United Methodist Church 2400 E. US Hwy 50Lee’s Summit, MO 64063Service Time: January 15, 2024Visitation: 10 AMFuneral: 11 AMMemorial: Grace United Methodist ChurchMemorial Contributions:…

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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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…