Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Grain Valley, MO and surrounding area

Cecilia Arelene Weber

Cecilia Arelene Weber

Feb 5, 2026

Cecilia "Cecil" Arelene Weber, 71, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026 after a long illness. She was born May 28, 1954 to Charles and Earlean (Seitter) Romines. She was the 5th of 10 children born to that union.

Cecil is preceded in death by both parents, her sister Pam Romines and brothers Thomas Romines, Stephen Romines and Gerald Romines.

She is...

Randall Alan Miller

Randall Alan Miller

Feb 5, 2026

Randall Alan Miller, a devoted family man and respected HVAC foreman, passed peacefully in his home on February 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on August 6, 1965, in Joplin, Missouri, Randall was the youngest of three children. He dedicated 20 years of his career to Tempcon, where his commitment to excellence and hard work earned him the...

William Jewell Hoover Jr

William Jewell Hoover Jr

Feb 5, 2026

William Jewell Hoover Jr., a devoted elder of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Born on September 7, 1946 to William Jewell Hoover Sr. and Ethel Marie (Marshall) Hoover in Kansas City, Kansas, William lived a life rich in service, faith, and connection, leaving behind an indelible mark...

Ed

Ed

2026

Ed, the loving and loyal companion of the Beets Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on February 3, 2026 at the age of 11. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of his family forever.

Donald Jack Duffy

Donald Jack Duffy

Feb 2, 2026

Donald Jack Duffy, fondly known as Don, passed away on February 2, 2026, at his home in Blue Springs, Missouri, at the age of 85. He was born on September 19, 1940, in Nelson, Missouri, to Charles and Jane (Collier) Duffy at his Aunt Doris Staley's home. Growing up on his parents' farm near Marshall Junction, Don's early life was...

Prinn

Prinn

2026

Prinn, the loving and loyal companion of the Hayes Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on February 2, 2026 at the age of 5. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Luna

Luna

2026

Luna, the loving and loyal companion of the Lovera Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on February 1, 2026. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Sadie

Sadie

2026

Sadie, the loving and loyal companion of the Cox-Clark Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on January 31, 2026. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Edwin Leroy Mossman

Edwin Leroy Mossman

Jan 27, 2026

Edwin Leroy Mossman, 76, passed away on January 27, 2026. No services have been scheduled at this time. Cremation arranged in the care of Valor-Brown Funeral Services, Grain Valley, MO.

Honey Bear

Honey Bear

2026

Honey Bear, the loving and loyal companion of the Roch Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on January 26, 2026. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Stella

Stella

2026

Stella, the loving and loyal companion of the McDaniel Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on January 23, 2026 at the age of 18. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever.

Bree

Bree

2026

Bree, the loving and loyal companion of the Rush Family, crossed the rainbow bridge on January 23, 2026 at the age of 15. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished and held in the hearts of her family forever. 

Michael Alan Ludwick

Michael Alan Ludwick

Jan 21, 2026

Michael Alan Ludwick, 78, passed away on January 21, 2026.

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

Nancy Lou Shultz

Nancy Lou Shultz

Jan 20, 2026

Nancy LeeLou Shultz, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee's Summit, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones on January 20, 2026. She was 93 years old, having graced this world with her warmth and kindness since her birth on March 8, 1932, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Nancy lived a life filled with purpose and...

Earl W Cooke

Earl W Cooke

Jan 19, 2026

Earl W Cooke, 77, of Independence, MO passed away on January 19, 2026.

No services have been arranged at this time.

Brett Alan Karraker

Brett Alan Karraker

Jan 19, 2026

Brett Alan Karraker, 56, of Kansas City, MO passed away on January 19, 2026.

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

Nancy Elaine King

Nancy Elaine King

Jan 16, 2026

Nancy Parra-King, age 64, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 28, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Nancy loved everyone deeply and was a fierce protector of many. She worked hard, was never shy about sharing her opinion, and was truly the life of the party.

From a young age,...

Sandra Lee Hutsell

Sandra Lee Hutsell

Jan 12, 2026

Sandra Lee Hutsell, a cherished educator, loving mother, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on February 1, 1944, in Kansas City, she dedicated her life to enriching the lives of others, leaving an indelible mark on everyone she encountered.

A proud 1992 graduate of Central Missouri State University, Sandra earned...

John T Whipple

John T Whipple

Jan 6, 2026

John T (sometimes Tillman or Tillmon, but really just T) Whipple was born John T Kemp on November 14, 1937 to Pauline Hicks and Ray Kemp in Danville, GA. He was raised outside of Toomsboro, GA by Leila (Kemp) Whipple and Robert Whipple Sr. John was never a large man, but everyone who met him found him larger than life....

Michael Gene Shrout

Michael Gene Shrout

Jan 5, 2026

Michael "Mike" Gene Shrout, 84, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Valor-Brown Funeral Services, 30000 Valor Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029. Visitation will start at 11:00 am, followed by services at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow the services...