Leland Henderson

Leland Henderson, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away January 10, 2022 at Northcare Hospice House. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Henderson; bother, Donald; and parents. He is survived by his daughter, Dianna Jensen (Randy); grandchildren, Hope and Shelby; and his sister, Frances Biggerstaff; as...

Rick Heckert

Rick Heckert, 72, of Lawson, MO, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Excelsior Springs, MO. Rick was born on November 2, 1949 in Kansas City, KS, to Allen and Nadine “Peggy” Heckert. After graduating from Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, in...

Judy L. Lana

Judy L. Lana, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away January 6, 2022. Judy was born July 14, 1955 in Lawson, Missouri, to Raymond Smith and Mildred (King) Smith. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting in her free time. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Lana; son, Ronald; daughter, Jennifer; and...

Carole S. Hendrix

Carole S. Hendrix, 83, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2022 at Lebanon, Missouri. Mrs. Hendrix was born September 21, 1938 in Lockwood, Missouri. Before teaching in Lockwood and Ava, Missouri, she was a missionary in Bolivia. Carole taught fourth grade, extended day kindergarten and specialized reading in...

Edgar “Ed” Alvin Haney

Edgar “Ed” Alvin Haney, 83, of Polo, Missouri, passed on January 4, 2022. Ed was born on January 1, 1939 in Trenton, Missouri, to Clifford and Flavia (Arbuckle) Haney. He married Freda Pitts in 1957 and they had two children, Eddie and Vickie. Ed, also called “Too-Tall,” grew up...

Deborah Elaine Good

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Archibald Good was born on May 29, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, to Harold and Martha Archibald. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City. Debbie was united in marriage to Ralph Good on May 27, 2012. Debbie was proceeded in death by her...

Robert S. Butts

With heavy hearts, we announce that Robert S. Butts of Smithville, MO, flew his jet airplane to Heaven on January 2, 2022 at the age of 61. Rob was born in Windsor, MO, on July 15, 1960.  His battle with colon cancer and subsequent medical complications showed his courage...

John David Allen Jr.

John David Allen Jr., of Wood Heights, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.  He was 83 years young, but even with his larger-than-life personality, zest for life and amazing sense of humor, he unfortunately struggled with various medical conditions which eventually became too much...

James Dean Guth

James Dean Guth, 77, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away on January 1, 2022 at Liberty Hospital. James “Jim” Guth was born on March 28, 1944 in Kansas City, Mo. He loved to read books that contained any information on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You could generally...

Adam Robert Curnow

Adam Robert Curnow, 46, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022. Adam was born on January 17, 1975 to Dr. Richard and Lee Curnow. He was the fourth of five sons.  But the fact that he was number four never defined him. He was the number...

Loraine Lilly Goodway

Loraine Lilly Goodway of Buckner, Mo., passed away January 1, 2022.  She was born October 2, 1926 to L.V. and Minnie Griffin. She was married to Cletis Johnson in 1946 and widowed in 1958.  She was blessed with two daughters, Brenda and Linda.  She later met Roger Goodway and...