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,…

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Barbara Gail Gold, 88, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her final moments were tender and full of feeling- just like the life she lived. Barbara was deeply knowledgeable, well-read, and curious about the world. She engaged with thoughtful perspective…

Rose Marie (Campbell) Miller was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 8th of 1948. She is the daughter of Captain George Willis (G.W.) and Leona Ruth (Miller) Campbell. She spent her early years traveling across the United States with her parents and siblings, Sue and John. As a small child, her mom recalls that…

Mieko “Bigmom” Hershberger, 95 years young, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband Richard and numerous family members. She was never alone and always embraced by love. Born on April 9, 1930, in Osaka, Japan, Bigmom was strong-willed, hardworking, and full of life. Throughout her…

Jayson Michael Simpson, 46, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1978, in Ventura, California, the beloved son of Michael Wayne Simpson and Charlotte (Norton) Simpson. Jayson was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Jayson Simpson; his grandparents, William Howard Norton Jr. and Winnie Bell (Cowles)…

Kristy Lynn Parkison Reich, 50, of Gladstone, Mo passed away at her home on September 30, 2025. Kristy attended Park Hill High School and college part time. Kristy had a loving and giving heart and enjoyed making many friends throughout her life while working at Southwestern Bell and in the transportation industry. She was preceded…

Pamela Kathryn (Zeikle) LaGrece, known lovingly as Pam, was born on September 5, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clarence and Geraldine Zeikle. She passed away on October 3rd, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Pam lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and kindness that touched everyone around her. She is survived by…

Tommy Linn Nussbaum, 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 16, 1955, to Cletus and Ethel Nussbaum. Tommy had a love of monster truck rallies and mud truck races, but above all else, he loved building mud trucks with his son Troy.…

A Tribute to Cameron’s Life and Spirit Cameron Robert Lane McKinley, 25, left us far too soon on September 29, 2025. Cameron wouldn’t want his life summarized by a list of milestones. He was so much more than tasks completed, goals achieved, schools attended, or hobbies explored. His truest accomplishments lived in the quiet spaces,…

“Now I’m teeing off in Heaven on God’s great golf course.” David Alan Burress, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th St., Kansas City, MO.…

2/9/1948 – 10/1/2025 Trudy Kelley ended her battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Trudy was a member of the Cherokee Nation and was an advocate for the rights of women, children and those with disabilities. Trudy loved to write and had one play presented, “Women United,” hosted…

Susan “Sue” Ann King, age 71, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life reception will immediately follow the service, where family and…

Marjorie Carolyn Chapman, born July 3, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 93. She was surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren at North Kansas City Hospital. Marjorie’s life was defined by her devotion to her family, her enduring strength, and her kind…

Janice L. Cooper, 62, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on December 6, 1962, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Richard and Carolyn Lemken. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who gave selflessly to those she…

Dwight M Hight,74, died at his much loved lake home, which he shared with his loving wife and his best dog-buddy. He is survived by two brothers, three sons, one grandson and four granddaughters. He made many friends throughout his varied life, most recently as the Costco Wine Guy at the Linwood store. He was…

Jessica Eileen Cox, 49, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital, with her loving wife at her side. Born April 18, 1976, in Belleville, Illinois, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Sharon G. (Blaylock) Cox and the late Roland A. Cox. She was preceded in death…

Robert “Doc” Vit, age 48, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on March 6, 1977, in Sedalia, Missouri, Doc was a gregarious, fun-loving force of nature who made friends everywhere he went. Those who knew Doc will remember his silly, often lovably immature sense of humor, his warmth, and his…