Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Grain Valley, MO and surrounding area

Melvin Cook Jr

Melvin Cook Jr

Apr 16, 2026

Melvin Cook Jr., 83, passed away on April 16, 2026 in Independence, MO.

No formal arrangements have been made at this time.

Cremation in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Service of Grain Valley, MO.

Bella

Bella

2026

Bella, the loving and loyal companion of the Lundergan Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 16, 2026 at the age of 11. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Bebe

Bebe

2026

Bebe, the loving and loyal companion of the Green Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 15, 2026 at 15 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Moose

Moose

2026

Moose, the loving and loyal companion of the Hansen Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 15, 2026 at the age of 13. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Sherry Kerley

Sherry Kerley

Apr 12, 2026

Sherry Kerley, 71, passed away on April 12, 2026 in Blue Springs, MO.

No formal arrangements have been made at this time.

Cremation in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Service of Grain Valley, MO.

Flora Ann "Penny" Ricketson

Flora Ann "Penny" Ricketson

Apr 12, 2026

Flora Ann “Penny” Ricketson, 89, of Bates City, MO,passed away peacefully at Aspire Senior Living Center,Oak Grove, MO, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was bornFebruary 18, 1937, to Edwin and Christina (Banks)Ganter in Atchison, KS. Penny grew up in Leavenworth,KS and graduated from Immaculata High School. Shemarried Donald E. Ricketson on June 2, 1956, inLeavenworth, KS. They moved to...

Maple

Maple

2026

Maple, the loving and loyal companion of the Todd Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 12, 2026. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Buddy

Buddy

2026

Buddy, the loving and loyal companion of the Hans-Green Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 10, 2026. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Duffy

Duffy

2026

Duffy, the loving and loyal companion of the Walker Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 10, 2026. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Jeremy Michael Richardson

Jeremy Michael Richardson

Apr 8, 2026

Jeremy M Richardson, 51, passed away on April 8, 2026.

No formal arrangements have been made at this time.

Cremation in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Lia

Lia

2026

Lia, the loving and loyal companion of the Alba Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 5, 2026, at the age of 11 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Melo

Melo

2026

Melo, the loving and loyal companion of the Reliford Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 5, 2026, at the age of 10 years and 11 months. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Cassie

Cassie

2026

Cassie, the loving and loyal companion of the Turner Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 5, 2026, at the age of 16 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Bobby Dean Houchen

Bobby Dean Houchen

Apr 3, 2026

Bobby Houchen, 87, passed away on April 3, 2026.

No formal arrangements have been made at this time.

Cremation arrangements in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Mac

Mac

2026

Mac, the loving and loyal companion of the Carter Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on April 1, 2026. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Pebbles

Pebbles

2026

Pebbles, the loving and loyal companion of the Zeller Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on March 31, 2026, at the age of 14 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Kevin C Moore

Kevin C Moore

Mar 30, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Charles Moore, who departed this life on Monday, March 30th, at the age of 68. Kevin was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, whose kindness and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Anna

Anna

2026

Anna, the loving and loyal companion of the Maday Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on March 29, 2026, at the age of 9 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Lucy

Lucy

2026

Lucy, the loving and loyal companion of the Morgan Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on March 29, 2026, at the age of 8 years old. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Robert Edward Schick

Robert Edward Schick

Mar 27, 2026

Robert Edward Schick, 80, passed away on March 27, 2026.

No formal arrangements have been scheduled at this time.

Cremation services in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.