Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

George Langton, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

The family has chosen not to hold formal services.

Arrangements by Valor-Brown Funeral Services, 30000 Valor Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029. 816-295-8821

Dec 17, 2024

Janice Nickells, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

The family has chosen not to hold formal services.

Arrangements by Valor-Brown Funeral Services, 30000 Valor Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029. 816-295-8821

Dec 16, 2024

Donna Kay Rowlison, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 in Kirksville, MO while surrounded by loved ones.

Donna was born in Macon, MO on October 17, 1946 to Durwood “Woody” and Evelyn (Wriedt) Gipson. She was the oldest of six children and grew up in Edina, MO.

Donna married the love of her life, John Rowlison, on September 18,...

Nov 28, 2024

James Lee Cowan, age 90 and a Navy veteran, rejoined his wife, Sally Jo, on November 28, 2024.

A graveside service will be followed by burial on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00 am at Valor Park Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley, MO.

Arrangements through Valor-Brown Funeral Services 30000 Valor Dr, Grain Valley, MO 64029, 816-295-8821.

Nov 26, 2024

Susan A. Cooley, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the near future.

Arrangements with Valor-Brown Funeral Services, 30000 Valor Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029.

Nov 8, 2024

Glen Williams, 86, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Services have not been made at this time. Entombment will take place at Valor Park Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley, MO.

Arrangements by Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Oct 28, 2024

Anthony Dean Pierceall, 77, of Independence, MO passed away at his home on October 28, 2024.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

Arrangements by Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Oct 20, 2024

Joyce Brown, 95, passed away in Lees Summit, MO on October 20, 2024.

Per her wishes, there will not be a formal funeral service. The family will have a remembrance gathering at a later date.

Arrangements made by Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Oct 18, 2024

Betty Jean Sinsley, 91, passed away on October 18, 2024 while living in Chicago, IL.

Betty was born on August 6, 1933 in Nevada, MO to John and Ethel (Rackley) Holland. She married Frank Sinsley in 1967, moving to Independence, MO. They were married for 53 years before his passing in 2020.

Betty is survived by her son, Ron Sinsley, as well...

Oct 8, 2024

Vandy Rogers lived in Kansas City, MO and Lincoln, NE. He passed away peacefully on the morning of October 8, 2024 at the age of 77. Vandy was born on November 27, 1946 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

He was a devoted husband, hard worker, loving, kind, astute and loyal grandfather. Vandy was a funny, outgoing family man in constant motion, with...

Oct 7, 2024

Quinton Brown was born on May 15, 1977 in Hollandale, Mississippi. He made his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Quinton was a Bike Rider with Force One at 4:30. Prayer and Minister: Mrs. Penny. Quinton Brown was an actor, writer and a biker. He was Force one till the end and Pastor Stone for life. He was a giver, a...

Oct 6, 2024

Sep 26, 2024

Joan Cotea, 64, passed away at her home in Sugar Creek, MO on September 26, 2024.

The family has chosen not to have a formal funeral service at this time.

Arrangements made by Valor-Brown Funeral Services of Grain Valley, MO.

Sep 17, 2024

Phyllis Marie Villemure, 97, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born September 9, 1927, in Lenox, IA, she attended school in Baldwin City, KS and graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, MO. She was a legal secretary most of her life. An avid square dancer, she was a member of Bee Squares, Trick Trackers, and...

Sep 12, 2024

In the presence of family, loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend Alice R. Hudson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 12, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence after a long battle with liver disease.

Alice was preceded in death by her brother James Lowen, sisters Betty Sanders, Sue Schobring, and Mary Fickel, granddaughter Gabrielle Nicole...

Sep 11, 2024

William Ray Harris, 78, passed away at home on September 11, 2024. Per his wishes, there will not be any formal services. His family plans to hold a Celebration of Life in the future.

Arrangements by Valor Brown Funeral Services.

Aug 9, 2024

George Phillip Baldwin passed peacefully on August 9, 2024 surrounded by his family in his home in Independence, Missouri. Born May 10, 1953 to George Edward Baldwin and Easter Louise Baldwin. He was born in Green Castle, Indiana.

In youth, his parents moved to Spring Hill, Kansas where he grew up until he joined the Navy where he served in Vietnam....

Jul 14, 2024

Gerald Wesley White, age 78, went to his heavenly home on July 14, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Portales, New Mexico. Gerald was preceded in death by his oldest son, Garrie White, in 2019, his parents, Jim and Jerri White, and his brother, Bob White. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan, for 59 years...