Bernice Schumaker

Bernice Schumaker, 84, of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Higginsville, died February 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. She was born November 1, 1939 in Indio, CA to Ponciano and Maria (Parra) Lopez. She grew up in Indio and graduated from high…

Coldwater Winterfest 2024

February 3, 2024 Guests at Coldwater’s Winterfest 2024 will “Go For the Gold” on Feb. 24 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence. The fundraiser’s theme this year is “Coldwater Olympics” in honor of the Summer Olympics…

William Rudy Lawrence

Mr. William Rudy Lawrence (Bill) entered the gates of heaven on January 16, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1932 to R.C. Lawrence and Emma Lou (Stice) Lawrence in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. He graduated from Madisonville High School (KY) in 1950, and…

Karl Austin Gibson

A great man, Karl Austin Gibson, 61, of Blue Springs, also known as Punky, Gibby, or Bubba, was born June 17, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Garrett and Donna (Crigger) Gibson. He went to seek a new heavenly band…