Obituaries

Melva Jane (Dix) Steen, age 95, made her transition from this life to the next on October 28, 2023.  Born in Grundy County near Trenton, Missouri, on June 21, 1928, Melva was the daughter of William Alfred Dix and Wineva Francis (McCalley)…

Charles Clifford Botts IV “Chaz”, 46, of Lee’s Summit, MO sadly left us on November 23, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Lee Anne Botts, daughters Callee and Allee Botts, Father Charles Clifford Botts III, stepmother Mary Botts, Half-brother Chris Botts,…

Our dearest Patty Jo, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Wednesday, November 22, 2023 with her family near. We rejoice that she is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with many family members.  Patty Jo Cambron…

Kurt Henry Boenker, 76, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at Lee’s Summit Medical Center on November 21, 2023 with his family by his side, after a short battle with lung cancer. Kurt was born September 25, 1947, at St. Luke’s Hospital…

Ruth Elaine Mitchell, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a child of God and a true prayer warrior. Visitation will be 5:00 ~ 6:00 p.m. Monday,…

Jo Anne Holman, 90, Lee’s Summit, died at home, Sunday, November 12, 2023, from old age surrounded by people that loved her. Jo Anne was born on April 24, 1933, at home in Princeton, Kansas to John & Edith Laws. She graduated…

March 17, 1932 – November 12, 2023 Dr. Orvil Emanuel, an impassioned educator, avid birdwatcher, and devoted husband, embarked on a new adventure on November 12, 2023. Born in Jackson County, Mo., on March 17, 1932, his life was a harmonious blend…

Delores Maxine Sloan, 89, of Lee’s Summit, was born April 13, 1934, in Holden, the daughter of Gaylon and Lucille (Kelley) Holton. She departed this life Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Delores grew up in Pleasant…

June 22, 1933 – November 9, 2023 Donna June McDowell, 90, of Belton, MO passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born June 22, 1933 in Long Lane, MO to Adna and Violet (Ford) Metcalf. She was united in marriage with…

July 10, 1940 ~ November 1, 2023 Richard (Ric) Eugene Ford, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on November 1, 2023 to his eternal home.  He was born on July 10, 1940, in Kidder, Missouri, to J.C.…