Janett F. Rowland Miller

Janett F. Rowland Miller

admin June 25, 2019

June 20, 1944 ~ June 23, 2019 Janett F. Rowland Miller, age 75, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away June 23, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Janett was born June 20, 1944 in Paragould, Arkansas and moved to…

David Wayne Cochran

admin June 20, 2019

January 31, 1950 ~ June 11, 2019 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David Wayne Cochran on June 11, 2019 in St. James, MO. Dave was born January 31, 1950 and lived a fulfilling life. After…

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Planning a Funeral

staff2 June 15, 2019

June 5, 2019 Planning a funeral for yourself or for a loved one requires organization in the midst of grief and sadness. Consult these guidelines on the most important elements of funeral planning that you and your loved ones should know. Prearranging…

Pauline “Paula” E. Berg

staff2 June 15, 2019

Pauline “Paula” E. Berg lived in Lee’s Summit for the last 15 years, but began life in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 9, 1927. An only child, her father William Hite died when she was 9 years old. From an early age,…

What Does a Funeral Director Do?

staff2 June 12, 2019

When a loved one passes away, we pick up the phone, call a funeral home, and enlist the services of a professional funeral director—almost as a matter of instinct. But have you ever stopped to think about what it is the funeral…

Barbara Louise Peterson

staff2 June 11, 2019

June 8, 2019 Barbara Louise Peterson, 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on May 20, 2019. Memorial serviced were held at 2:00 p.m., June 9, 2019 at The Black Archives of Mid America, Kansas City, MO. Arrangements: Heartland Cremation & Burial…

The Phases of Grief

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June 1, 2019 It is often said that grief is a journey—and for many individuals, that journey leads through five distinct phases of emotional expression. While these phases of grief are not etched into stone, and some individuals may experience them differently…

Vickie Lynn Stephens

admin May 29, 2019

January 29, 1953 ~ May 27, 2019 Vickie Lynn Stephens, 66, of Greenwood, Missouri, was born, January 29, 1953, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of David L. and Georgia C. (Smith) Scott. She departed this life, Monday, May 27, 2019, at her…

The Military Funeral Service

staff2 May 25, 2019

May 25, 2019 A military funeral service is an important way to honor a person who has bravely defended and served his or her county. Military funeral traditions can actually be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. While today’s ceremonies still…

Don Byrd

staff2 May 25, 2019

January 2, 1943 ~ May 14, 2019 Don Byrd, 76, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away May 14, 2019. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at VFW Post 5789, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Mr. Byrd…