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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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VFW Auxiliary National Student Contests

staff2 December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023 Jack Ray VFW Auxiliary 5789, Lee’s Summit, is seeking entries for their four annual student contests. Area students in grades Kindergarten through 12 have the opportunity to compete in local, state and national prizes. The Illustrating America contest consists…
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