Carolyn “Sabrina” Jones, 58, of Independence, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on October 21, 2025, at 4:28 p.m., surrounded by her family at home—just where she wanted to be. She faced cancer with extraordinary courage and grace, and although her body grew tired, cancer did not win—she did. She is now whole and…

Billy Joe Nelson, of Sturgeon, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on December 27, 1964, in Columbia, Billy attended Hickman High School and spent many years as a printing press operator for American Press, the Columbia Tribune, and Kelly Press. He later owned and operated a successful construction business…

Our community sadly lost Elizabeth Kim Dancer on August 27, 2020. Kim passed peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri, her home for the last 28 years, of complications from cancer. She was born in 1955 in Texas to Jerry and Joan while her father was stationed at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi. Kim and…

Larry Benton, 82, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a ten-month battle with mesothelioma. Born on February 22, 1943, to Roy and Margaret Benton on Love Street in Mexico, Missouri, Larry lived a life marked by service, leadership, and love. After graduating from Hickman High School in 1961, Larry proudly…

August 23, 1949 – October 19, 2025 Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Margie Brink, and his brother Vince Brink. Born in Kansas City, MO Phil served as a Seargent in the United States Airforce from 1967-1971, when he returned home he married, and is survived by his two children; Jeff…

Randy (Arthur Randolph) Swift, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away September 22nd, 2025, at KC Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones. His last day on earth was filled with family, love, and music. Randy was born September 06,1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Loretta…

Debbie, age 61, was born in Kansas City, KS on November 28, 1963 to Jim and Ruth Gardner.  She passed away on October 17, 2025 from complications of pneumonia. At a young age, the family moved to Ralston NE, where she graduated from Ralston High School in 1982.  Also, where she gained her love of…

With profound sadness and a heavy heart… I am sharing the passing of our beloved sister, Jaoma Lou (Eads) Gray. Jaoma showed courage in her fight with cancer and stayed with us as long as she could. She passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs Missouri. Born…

Faith Holly Klingensmith, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in the city where she was born and spent her life. A proud graduate of Oak Park High School, Class of 1967, Faith pursued Medical Assistant training and dedicated her early career to the health care industry as a Medical…

Susan Marie (Suzy) Coyne, 78, of Lenexa, Kansas (formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri) passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on October 15th, 2025. Suzy was born on June 15th, 1947, in Stockton, California to Dr. Robert W. Kieber and Madeline (Tobin) Kieber. She was the oldest of 7 children. She grew up in St.…

John Ronald Johnson, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on October 15, 2025. John, known as Ron to those close to him, was born on April 10, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Julie Johnson, on October 1, 1976. He graduated from Texas A&M…

David Lawrence Bowlen, of Kansas City passed away October 14, 2025. David was born January 10, 1946. Dave was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. He married the love of his life, Lillie Bowlen, on March 22, 1985. A true jack of all trades, Dave held many jobs over the years, with some of…

Merrybelle Carter Dean England Born: July 9, 1940, Columbus, Ohio Died: September 28, 2025 (age 85), Overland Park, Kansas Merrybelle Carter Dean England passed away quietly on Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, with her son by her side. She was born on July 9, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of…

Thomas Watt, age 22, of the Marshall/Slater area passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. due to suicide. He was surrounded with family and friends at KU, I.C.U. in Kansas. Thomas was born on March 19, 2003, in Marshall, Missouri at Fitzgibbon Hospital. He is the son of Patrick and Bridgette Watt. Thomas…

Kimberley Ann Leer, daughter of Shirley McCray, was born in Waynesville, Missouri, and grew up in a military family lifestyle. Kimberley was united in marriage with Earl Billy Murff, and in their union, one child, Ryan Earl Murff, was born. Kimberley was also united in marriage with Dusty Lee Leer, and to this union, one…

Roberta Irene Heorman, 88, of Mission, Kansas, passed away September 10, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by family. She was born April 20, 1937, in Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Velmont and Irene Westergart of Wamego, Kansas. She grew up in Wamego graduating Wamego High School in 1955, then attended Kansas State University…

Daniel Richard “Rick” Killday, 66, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, while residing at The Lodge in Fayette, MO — where he was lovingly cared for (and occasionally kept in line) after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born December 19, 1958, in Quincy, Illinois, the…

Mary Helen Hamm (1943–2025) Born August 8, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, Mary Helen Hamm came into the world ready to educate, organize, and out-class everyone around her — and she pretty much did just that for 82 glorious years until September 30, 2025. Armed with a Master’s in Education from the University of Kansas (Rock…

Elaine Bossola Byrd Robison, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born in Overland, MO, to Sylvia and Raymond Bossola, she graduated from All Souls grade school and Mercy High School. She married Ron Byrd, started a family, and relocated to the Kansas City area. As a divorced mother of three girls,…

Margaret Elizabeth Boyer, age 90, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Margaret was born on August 24, 1935, in Rome, Georgia, to William and Helen (Merrill) Thomas. Throughout her early years, she moved often with her family before finally settling in Pleasant Hill, Missouri,…