Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Grain Valley, MO and surrounding area

Phyllis Ann Gudde

Phyllis Ann Gudde

Jul 25, 2025

Phyllis Ann Gudde, born on October 11, 1935, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Floyd and Regina (Spanier) Bales, whose love and guidance shaped her into the remarkable woman she became.

Phyllis lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family and community. Throughout her...

Mary Margaret Brashear

Mary Margaret Brashear

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Brashear, 78, of Independence, MO passed away on July 22, 2025.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

George Lewis Michaud

George Lewis Michaud

Jul 17, 2025

George Lewis Michaud, born on July 25, 1947 to Vital and Yvonne LeVasseur Michaud, in Portland, Maine, passed away on July 17, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. George lived a life rich in music, talent, and friendship, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

At the young age of 20, George began...

Randy Lee Foster

Randy Lee Foster

Jul 14, 2025

Randy Lee Foster, 75, of Cameron, MO passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Randy was born September 29, 1949 in Pittsfield, Illinois to James and Bessie Foster. He was a Navy veteran, serving two tours of duty during Vietnam. Randy enjoyed a career in automotive repair until throat cancer forced him to...

Jason Thomas Russell

Jason Thomas Russell

Jul 11, 2025

Jason Thomas Russell, 50, of Overland Park, KS passed away on July 11, 2025. He was born January 28, 1975 to Clifford Russell Jr and Melinda Sulzen in Kansas City, MO.

No services have been scheduled at this time. Final arrangements in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

William Henry Reed

William Henry Reed

Jul 10, 2025

William Reed, 78, passed away on July 10, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, he joined the Army in 1968 where he served until being honorably discharged in 1974. A long-time resident of Myer's Nursing of Kansas City, MO, he leaves behind many friends among the staff and residents, as well as family still located in Chicago, IL.

Arrangements conducted by Valor-Brown...

Benjamin Martin Heider Jr

Benjamin Martin Heider Jr

Jul 1, 2025

Ben Heider Jr, a proud Navy veteran, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 95. He is joining his beloved wife Helen and son Steven in eternal rest.

No formal services have been scheduled at this time.

Arrangements conducted by Valor-Brown Funeral Services. Inurnment in Valor Park Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO.

Twyla Ruth Mitchell

Twyla Ruth Mitchell

Jun 26, 2025

Twyla Ruth Mitchell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Higginsville, Missouri, on June 26, 2025. Born on October 12, 1950, in Greeley, Colorado to Walt and Hazel Carroll, Twyla lived a life rich with family and community ties, leaving cherished memories for all who knew her.

Twyla graduated from Highland High School...

Delores Francis Tompkins

Delores Francis Tompkins

Jun 24, 2025

Delores Francis Tompkins, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Oak Grove, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2025. Born on November 17, 1933, in West Point, Nebraska, Delores was the daughter of Carl and Anna Parker. She grew up in Salem, Missouri, where she graduated from Salem High School, embarking on a life that would...

Timothy Alan Jones

Timothy Alan Jones

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Alan Jones, affectionately known as Tim, was born on August 11, 1981, in St. Louis. He departed this life unexpectedly on June 7, 2025, leaving a profound impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Tim was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy High School, class of 1999, and furthered his education at DeVry University. Throughout his career,...

Roena Lou Wood

Roena Lou Wood

May 31, 2025

Roena Lou Wood, 86, of Independence, MO passed away on May 31, 2025.

No formal funeral services have been scheduled. Private disposition.

Marie Williams

Marie Williams

May 27, 2025

Marie Williams, 84, of Lone Jack, MO passed away on May 27, 2025.

No formal funeral services have been scheduled. Private entombment at Valor Park Memorial Gardens.

Vicki Willbanks

Vicki Willbanks

May 3, 2025

Vicki Willbanks, 77, of Grain Valley, MO passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2025, with her devoted caretaker, Lisa, and her faithful companion dog, Shadow, by her side. 

She had been a widow for 40 years after the passing of her husband Jim Willbanks. They had both been employed by the Blue Springs Police Department for several years....

Baby River Stubbs

Baby River Stubbs

2025

Mother: Makenna Salsbury

Father: William Stubbs

Adrian Orozco

Adrian Orozco

2025

Mother: Jennifer Jaime

Father: Adrian Orozco

Martha May Rusert

Martha May Rusert

Apr 29, 2025

Martha May Rusert (Berner), 87, of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Sherman, MO, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Riverbend Heights Nursing Home in Lexington, MO. Services and burial will be held on May 6, 2025 at 12:30pm at Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Martha was born December 29, 1937 in Richmond Heights, MO to William and Rose...

Ardell Walter Rosendahl

Ardell Walter Rosendahl

Apr 24, 2025

Ardell Walter Rosendahl, 95, of Marshall, MO passed away at his home on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

No formal funeral services have been scheduled. Private disposition.

James Theodore Tomblinson

James Theodore Tomblinson

Apr 23, 2025

James Theodore Tomblinson, 86, of Warrensburg, MO passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

No formal funeral services have been scheduled. Private disposition.

David Ray Watson

David Ray Watson

Apr 18, 2025

David Ray Watson, 60, of Kingsville, MO passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.

No formal funeral services have been scheduled. Private disposition.

Brenda Faye Rouse

Brenda Faye Rouse

Apr 17, 2025

Brenda Faye Rouse, 77, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

No formal funeral arrangements have been made. Private disposition.