Judith ‘Judy’ Elizabeth Shepard passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born July 12, 1940 in Boone, Iowa, the only child of Roy and Betty (Carlson) Kristianson. In her childhood, her family traveled as evangelists, singing together and holding tent revivals. When she was 14, her…

Barbara Ann Jones, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born July 27, 1949, in Vancouver, Washington to Richard and (Opal) Geneva Black. Barbara married Jeff Jones on March 27, 1987, in Miami, Oklahoma. To this marriage Barbara brought her…

Lynne Ruth Vich, 79, of Fulton, Missouri, passed away on October 20, 2025, from natural causes at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 1, 1945, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Glen Erwin Outcalt and Ruth D. Burroughs Outcalt. Lynne graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin, in 1963. In 1964, Lynne married…

Danielle “Dani” Nicole Fain-Maddox, 40, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dani was born on April 3, 1985, to Cynthia Carel-Zanka and Terrance Fain. The oldest of three children, she grew up alongside her siblings, Jacob Fain and Sara Fain. In 1998, the family made their…

Nancy Ann DeClue February 5, 1947 – October 26, 2025 Nancy Ann DeClue, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted woman of faith, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 78. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Nancy spent much of her life in…

Suzanne K. “Sue” (Shondel) McLeod, 71, of Independence, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on October 13, 2025. Sue was born on May 31, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Fairfield, where she spent her high school years as a proud pom-pom girl. She had an adventurous spirit and…

Wilhelmina “Willie” C. Barnett, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 26, 2025, at Bishop Spencer Place. A private graveside remembrance will be held. The family requests no flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to Kitty Cat Connection, https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/kcc or Kitty Cat Connection, PO Box 902085, Kansas City, Missouri 64190 or an animal rescue of…

Brenda Lucille Conway, 75, a longtime resident of the Kansas City area, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Brenda was born on June 21, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Loos and Barbara (Brammer) Smith. When her parents separated at the age of six, Brenda was embraced by the strong and…

Margaret Kitchell, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 21, 2025 at home. Margaret was born July 8, 1946 in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Delbert Kitchel; son, Robert Burton and his wife, Sherry Burton. Survivors include: children: Donna DeCuer, Kathy Adams, and William Burton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

​Chase Holtom, 40, of Stilwell, KS passed away at home from a heart attack. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm, October 26, 2025 at Life Mission Church, Olathe KS. Chase was born on September 18, 1985 in Overland Park, KS. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Jim and Opal Brown. Survivors include: daughter,…

Robert Earl Walden was born 3 July 1957 in Kansas City Missouri. He was the fourth child of Edwin John Walden and Barbara (Stevens) Walden, brother to Carey E. Walden and Andrew W. Walden who preceded him in death. Two sisters living, Carol (Walden) Homan (Steve) of Sedalia Missouri and Susan (Walden) Thurston (Jonathan) of…

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…