Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Grain Valley, MO and surrounding area
Lester Dwight LaForte
Sep 7, 2025
Lester Dwight LaForte went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 73. Born on May 8, 1952, at the old St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a devoted husband, loving family man, dedicated worker and cherished member of his community. He will be remembered for his caring nature...
Lawanda Marquette Geiger
Sep 2, 2025
Lawanda Marquette Geiger, age 45, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2025.
Lawanda was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a passion for life’s simple joys, including playing dominoes and cards, caring for her plants, cooking, and spending cherished time with her friends and family. Her warm spirit, laughter, and kindness...
Melvin Robert James
Sep 1, 2025
Melvin Robert James, 65, of Warrensburg, MO passed away on September 1, 2025.
No formal funeral arrangements will be made. Final arrangements in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Service in Grain Valley, MO.
Paula Elaine Dobelbower
Aug 17, 2025
Paula Elaine Dobelbower, 76, of Independence, MO passed away on August 17, 2025.
The family has chosen not to hold a formal funeral service. Final arrangements in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.
Lyal Keith Lightfoot
Aug 16, 2025
Lyal Keith Lightfoot, known fondly as Keith, passed away on August 16, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on February 25, 1945, in Kansas City, Keith was the son of William Lawrence Lightfoot and Jesse Mabel (Sapp) Lightfoot. He is remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, community and his faith.
Keith's education began at Van Horn High School in...
Sharon Lorene Shinn
Aug 6, 2025
Sharon Lorene Shinn, 74, of Iron River, Michigan, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 27, 1950, in Jackson, Michigan to Howard Wright and Dorothy Burrows.
A proud graduate of Springport High School in Springport, Michigan, Class of 1968, Sharon cherished her education and carried a lifelong commitment to...
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
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Margaret Brashear, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 20, 1947, in Atchison, Kansas, Mary was a quick-witted, classy lady who brought joy to everyone she met. She was small but mighty, always ready with a great retort that could light up a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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