John William Tann
John William Tann, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022. John was born to William “Bill” and Lucille Tann on January 2, 1946, in Independence, Missouri.
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Wilber Jean Kephart
Wilber Jean Kephart, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Holden, Missouri on March 17, 2022. He was a leader in the Jersey cattle industry until his retirement when he enjoyed volunteering at Powell Gardens. Jean was preceded in death by his parents MJ and Nellie Kephart, his sister Laureen Bransteitter of Independence, and his wives Margaret Gard Bullard, Laura Belle Martin and Helen Jackson Barbour. He is survived by his nieces, Doris (Willie) Kirst and Jo (John) Ready, both of Independence; a stepson and 3 stepdaughters: Russell (Sharon) Barbour of Fortuna, Pamela Coontz of Versailles, Marsha (Joseph) Rodriguez of Raytown, and Patricia (Armin) Meyer of Cole Camp; 3 sisters-in-law; many more nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Independence City Council Member Karen DeLuccie, 64, dies
By Mike Genet The Examiner Karen DeLuccie, a longtime area attorney who was elected last week to a third term on the Independence City Council,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Missouri House leaders offer tax rebate plan
As the annual income tax filing deadline approaches on Friday, Republican legislative leaders have announced a plan to use $1 billion from the state’s historic surplus for tax rebates. Under a bill introduced Monday, single income tax filers would receive a $500 credit and married couples a $1,000 credit if they lived in the state for all of 2021.
Grieb delivers in clutch for Jags
The spotlight was shining brightly on Blue Springs South catcher Gannon Grieb in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 2-2 thriller against Grain Valley. Jaguars reliever Cole Chace opened the inning with a triple – aided by a turf bounce that kept Grain Valley outfielders from grabbing the ball to prevent extra bases.
East High School Class of ‘72 plans reunion
The East High School class of 1972 is planning a 50th reunion for June 11. It’s from 6 to 10 p.m.
Gerald D. Knauf
Gerald D. Knauf, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away on April 7, 2022.
J.W. Gipson
J.W. Gipson, 97 of Independence, MO., formerly of Macon, MO. passed away peacefully on Thursday the 7th of April, 2022. J.W. was born in Callao, MO to Ola Mae Gipson and James “Jimmie” Granvil Gipson on February 2, 1925 and was the only brother to Dora Bloomberg and Fern Haskin.
Man freed after conviction set aside
LICKING, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man whose murder conviction was overturned walked out of prison Monday after serving 18 years.
Prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday sentenced two men and a woman from Missouri to several weeks in jail for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building.