George (Bill) Alvie Billy Smith, 84, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on November 28, 2025. Bill was born on February 16, 1941 in Eldorado, OK. Bill dedicated many years to Jackson County, OK as Deputy for the Sheriff’s Department of Altus, OK and later became one of the lead detectives…

Lynn Ann (David) Mowder, age 69, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Olathe, KS. Lynn was born on January 11, 1956, in Wichita, KS, to Kenneth Donald David and Martha Louise (Taylor) David. She had one brother, Jeffrey Paul David. In 1962, the family moved to Topeka, KS where Ken attended Washburn University Law…

Thomas Phillip Kezlan, 90, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025. He fought Alzheimer’s Disease with patience at Kingswood Senior Living in Kansas City. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Jessie Pomo; and his brother Richard Kezlan. He is survived by his wife Judy Goss Kezlan. They have been married for 39…

Donald Duane Nicholson (a.k.a. “Nic” or “Nick”) of Columbia, MO, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 87 in Columbia, MO, where he lived most of his life. He was born in 1938 in Hannibal, MO, to Stanley B. Nicholson and Harriet “Hattie” Gilmore (Wells) Nicholson (both formerly of Hannibal). He is…

Archie Dale Opie, age 88, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1937, at home in rural Moniteau County near High Point, Missouri, to Archie Laymond Opie and Velma Rose (Hader) Opie. Archie was married to Roberta June (Pyles) Wrinkle for 34 years and later to Beverly Jane (Menke) Opie for 30 years…

​Sara Beatrice Frazier, age 89, of Olathe, KS passed away November 17, 2025. Her memorial service will be held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church 2732 Benton Blvd KC MO at 10:00 am December 12, 2025. Graveside Service will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025. Sara Beatrice Frazier was born…

Stephen Theodore Hancock, 82, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away November 26, 2025. He was born December 15, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Martha Maryalla (Johnson) and James Howard Hancock. Stephen loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing the guitar, going to antique and flea markets, watching movies and football –…

Kristen Ashley Foster, 27, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2025. Her family grieves a loss that feels insurmountable, remembering a young woman with a kind and fiercely protective heart, brilliant mind, and a sense of humor that could melt the hardest of characters. Kristen was born in Onslow County, NC at the Camp Lejeune…

Mary H. Raisley, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away November 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1946, in Germany to Raymond Williams and Hilda Macht (who both have preceded her in death). She came to the states, specifically Kansas City, and has lived here all her life. She worked for the IRS in…

Mary (Fernandez) Zavala passed away on November 18, 2025 at the age of 88. Her late husband, Hermenegildo Zavala preceded her passing on June 12, 2001. She was the youngest of three first generation American born children of Catalina (Diaz) (1910 -1996) and Alberto Fernandez (1900 – 1986). Oldest, Raymond Fernandez (1928 – 2024) passed…

Vici Ann Simmons (nee Shughart) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Vici was born in Jackson County, MO on October 11, 1954 to Anna and Leo Dale Shughart. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North and Kansas State University. Vici spent her career in Human Resources, known lovingly as the…

Thomas Aulden Harding, 24, passed away suddenly on November 21 at his home in Lee’s Summit. His family grieves a loss that feels immeasurable, remembering a young man with a kind heart, quiet strength, and a bold spirit that could light up the room. Thomas loved his dog, Meech, who was his constant companion. He…

Susan Wylie, age 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, from cancer. She was born on August 16, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. A free spirit with a deep love for her husband, children, and dogs, she embraced life with quiet creativity. Her path took her across the country, always…

Cherryl Ann Richards (Burrill), age 70, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away on July 2, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1954, to Charles Burrill and Eleanor Spencer. Cherryl was married to the love of her life, Leonard Richards, with whom she shared many years of companionship, laughter, and devotion. Together they built a…

Leonard Richards, age 68, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, of natural causes. He was born on January 7, 1957, in Independence, Missouri. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Joyce Richards, and his wife, Cherryl Richards. He is survived by his brother, Michael Richards; nephew, Houston…

Kathryn Kumpf, age 83, of Gladstone MO , passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 from complications from intestinal blockage. She was born on February 3, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Kathryn worked for the Internal Revenue Service, the Harmon Bus Company in Kansas City, and later for Walmart in Monett, Missouri, where she remained…

Rodney Owens February 23, 1943 – November 21, 2025 Rodney Owens, 82, was born in a small farmhouse in Jethro, Arkansas. From a young age, growing up amidst the beauty of the Ozark Mountains, he developed a love for hunting, fishing, and baseball—activities that shaped his spirited childhood and lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. At…

Barbara Louise McLaughlin, 89, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away at her home on November 23, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned. Barbara is remembered by her family: daughter-in-law Christine Carpenter; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Paula McLaughlin; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Sharon McLaughlin; son Jim “Boobie” McLaughlin; and daughter and…

Marietta Asenith Cartmell (87) was born November 23, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Arthur and Julia Mabel (King) Cartmell. Marietta passed away November 22nd, 2025 at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri. Marietta was a devoted follower of Christ from an early age and was active in Youth for Christ during the 1950s. She enjoyed…

Donna Mae Van Lew, 89, of Akron, IA passed away on November 18, 2025 at Akron Care Center from Heart Failure. Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Platte City Cemetery, Platte City, MO. Donna was born on October 4, 1936, in Woodward, Iowa. She graduated from Woodward High…