Obituaries

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Alan Jones, 43, of Liberal, MO passed away on June 7, 2025.

A memorial service will be held by the family. Details still pending.

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.

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.

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....

2025

Mother: Makenna Salsbury

Father: William Stubbs

2025

Mother: Jennifer Jaime

Father: Adrian Orozco

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apr 15, 2025

Raymond Carroll Duncan, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

No formal funeral arrangements have been made. Private disposition.

Apr 14, 2025

Judith Leann Parsons, 82, of Holden, MO passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.

No formal funeral arrangements have been made. Private disposition.

Apr 11, 2025

Rudolph "Rudy" Strausbaugh, a well-loved father, friend and mentor, sadly passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 64. He was the youngest of five siblings. Rudy was born on January 31, 1961 in Santa Clara, CA. At the age of 13, he got an apprenticeship at Carpet Lane, and continued to lay carpet for 15 years in...

Apr 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim Loveland on April 6, 2025, age 66. Tim was born in Carthage, MO on September 10, 1958. In his early life, he enjoyed riding horses and classic cars, one time owning a Thoroughbred and a 1955 Chevy.

Tim loved working in RV sales, making friends with numerous customers over the years while...

Mar 14, 2025

Helen Patricia "Pat" Stockton, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on December 29, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Ralph and Jewel (Heavin) Harrington, Pat’s life was defined by her warmth, generosity, and unwavering commitment to her family, her students, and her faith.

Pat embarked on...

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Kenneth Leon Swisher, born on March 25, 1951, in Shibley's Point, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on March 10, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Brenda, a loving father to his children, Jen and Ken (Laura), and a doting grandfather to Hailey and Wesley. He also leaves behind an extensive family which...

Mar 4, 2025

Thomas R. Twisdale, born on May 23, 1946, in Anniston, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenwood, Missouri, on March 4, 2025. 

Thomas will be laid to rest at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, at 12:00 PM on March 7, 2025. This will be a time for family and friends to come together, reflect on his life,...

Feb 22, 2025

Timothy Charles Sanders, 60, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1964, in Rolla, Missouri, to Melinda Mitchell and Larry Murphy, and was later adopted by Bill Sanders.

Timothy was a man of many talents, excelling as a truck driver and master mechanic. If it had wheels or an engine, he could fix it—probably with a...