William R. Brown (Bill)

William R. Brown (Bill)

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William R. Brown (Bill) of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 4th of December at the age of 84. He is survived by his three children, Robert D. Brown, Amy McVay (Dan) and Steven W. Brown; four grandchildren (Ryan…

Ralph Wayne Hockett

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Ralph Wayne Hockett January 31, 1936 – December 4, 2024 Ralph Wayne Hockett, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters and granddaughter on December 4, 2024. Born on January 31, 1936, in Carroll County, MO to…

Remembering Lee’s Summit

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Mark your calendar for an evening of Remembering Lee’s Summit. On Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the History Museum will host a new event at Bridge Space, located at 210 SW Market Street, behind the History Museum. Mike Dodig…

Civil War Group Offers Limited Openings

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The recently formed John Knox Village resident-led Civil War Round Table is opening its membership to a limited number of community residents. When JKV resident Charlie Peoples realized that Lee’s Summit and the surrounding area had no round table in the metropolitan…

Door Systems High School Sports Report

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By Fred [email protected] The Lee’s Summit Tigers wrestling team was in action this week on the road and at home inside the LSHS Fieldhouse. Girls wrestling went to Belton for a dual along with Pleasant Hill and Marshall. The boys wrestling team…

LSR7 High School SMART Programs Hosting Annual ‘Freeze Out’

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Students from all three LSR7 high schools are coming together to raise awareness and help those who need it. The Tiger SMART, Bronco SMART, and Titan SMART programs will host their annual “Freeze Out” event Friday, December 6, from 3:30 to 6:30…

Summit Christian Academy Hosts Grandparents’ Day

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Summit Christian Academy (SCA) recently welcomed over 1,000 grandparents to campus at the ever-popular Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents and special friends were welcomed to the SCA Field House and Activity Center for a special program put on by Kindergarten – 12th grade students.…

‘Tis The Season Art & Craft Show Supports The Children At CASA

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Children should not have to experience abuse or neglect, but sadly, many do. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helps these young people navigate the court system and foster care. Over 1000 children are being helped by Jackson County CASA. CASA recruits, trains,…

Dr. Gary D. Baker

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Dr. Gary D. Baker, 77, died on November 22, 2024 at home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He had the biggest heart of everyone who knew him, but it was too weak to carry him to the older age he deserved. He leaves…

Rhonda Elaine Melton

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Rhonda Elaine Melton (1962-2024) Rhonda exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home on November 29th, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 8th, 1962 to Robert and Majorie Gipfert. Rhonda was raised in a God-fearing home in Raytown,…