Linda L. Eckard
Linda L. Eckard, Smithville, MO (formerly of Independence, MO) passed away January 21, 2022 at North Kansas City hospital from Covid-19.
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Scott Popp
INDEPENDENCE - Scott Popp, age 61 of Independence, Mo passed away Jan 17, 2022, at his home. He was born Oct 6, 1960 in Independence, MO to Ted and Norma Popp. He is survived by his wife Carla Popp; his son Kyle Popp; grandchildren Mackenzie Popp and Brenton, Brandon, and Destiny Rodgers; his mother Norma Popp; sisters Debbie Vogel and Kelly Klotz; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Shaina Popp, father Ted Popp, and sister Karla Joseph. An informal visitation/celebration of life will be held at Newcomer’s Noland Road Chapel located at 509 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050 on Saturday Jan 29, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00. The family is requesting masks for in-person attendees. This visitation will also be streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NewcomersNolandRoadChapel, like their page in order to view the live-stream.
Wanda “Jerry” Elliott
KANSAS CITY - Wanda Geraldine“Jerry” Elliott, age 98, passed away on January 22, 2022 at Overland Park Regional Medical. She was born in rural Deepwater, Missouri on July 20, 1924 to Robert John and Iva May (Dodson) Kalberloh. Jerry spent her youth growing up on a farm north of Lowry City, Missouri. While there, she attended Valley Center Grade School, Lowry City High School and was a member of German Valley Church.
Terri Snethen
On Friday, January 7, 2022, Terri Snethen, a loving wife and mother of two children, went home to her Lord at the age of 53 due to complications from COVID pneumonia. She leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Jeff Snethen, and her son, Colter Snethen and his wife, Claire, and her daughter, Austin (Snethen) Perryman and her husband, Clarence. Terri was born on August 30, 1968 in Kansas City,
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Live each day fully, and be of service to others
Maybe you’ve heard people say, “In my next life, I want to be....” Then they fill in the blank with something they think might be an improvement. I can’t imagine having another life.
The diminished big screen still has its charms
I get the basic economics of the movie theater. They get a few bucks from you to walk in the door and then they really stick you with the captive-audience pricing for Cokes and popcorn, as if you were at an airport or football game. There must be an entire MBA class devoted to this highest expression of capitalism, the creation and maintenance of the captive market.
Fort Osage wrestling teams earn sweeps
When anyone talks about the Fort Osage girls wrestling program, Hailey Ward is the name that likely sticks out. After all, she is a two-time defending state champion.
Mizzou comes up short in chance to upset top-ranked Auburn
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Eagles advance to semifinals of own tourney
The Grain Valley boys basketball team scored as many points in the third quarter Tuesday than it did in the other three quarters combined Tuesday. That and a strong defensive effort lifted the Eagles to a 42-26 victory over Barstow in the first round of the Grain Valley Sonic Showdown.