Obituaries

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…

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…

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…

Randy Dean Looney, 66 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri on December 17th, 2023 . He  was born December 29th,1956. The son of Wilber Gordon and Leona Fern Looney. Randy worked for Tinker Constable trash service for several years.…

Craig Edward White, of Lee’s Summit, MO, died at the age of 80 years old on December 16, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. Craig White was born on September 26, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, as the oldest son of John…

Sharon Lee Cason Chatham Rogers Harmon, was born January 6, 1937. She passed away peacefully December 21, 2023. Sharon was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of Harold Edward Cason and Ualdene Laverla Cason (nee Allen).She grew up in St. Joseph then…