Robert L. Keefer was the youngest child of Desmond and Florence Keefer, who proceeded him and will be waiting for him. He also has three brothers waiting for him; Paul, Mark, and Dennis. Robert leaves behind his wife, Janice; children, William (Jennifer) Womack and Elizabeth (Sam) Hull; and his dog, Rascal. He is also survived…

Lisa Anne Olday, 52, of Junction City, KS passed away Friday, July 22nd 2022. Lisa Olday was born January 16th, 1970 in Winchester, IN. Lisa was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Lisa and her husband loved spending quality time together. She loved her family more than anything else, especially her three grandchildren.…

Kathryn Marie (Rude) Parker, 72, of Columbia, MO passed away December 29, 2021. Celebration of life will be held from 3-6pm, Monday, August 22, 2022, at Blue Ridge Christian Church, 2400 Blue Ridge Rd., Columbia, MO 65202. Kathryn Marie (Rude) Parker was born on August 24, 1949, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kathryn grew up living first…

Dr. Gary Joe Parker, 74, of Columbia, MO passed away on December 27, 2021. Celebration of life will be held from 3-6pm, Monday, August 22, 2022, at Blue Ridge Christian Church, 2400 Blue Ridge Rd., Columbia, MO 65202. Gary (Doc) was born October 25, 1947, in Salem, MO. He was raised in Jefferson City, MO…

Willard Ah Mu, Sr.  August 5, 1932 – July 21, 2022 Willard Ah Mu, Sr., age 89, of Independence, MO, slipped peacefully through the veil in the early morning hours on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in his home, surrounded by family who loved and cared for him.  His funeral service will be held at 11:00…

Our Lord must have needed a gifted, master carpenter because Tyrone “Ty” Owens was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 50. Ty was exactly where he wanted to be—surrounded by his loving family in his home that is filled with decades of cherished memories. To those who were…

Creedon Duane Miller was born in Washington, Iowa on August 28, 1956 to Armenta Florence (Hock) Miller and Sylvester Duane Miller. He was the eldest of three boys, Curtis  (Wife Andrea, Daughters Chloe and Sara) and Craig Miller (Wife Nancy, Son Isaac and Daughter Rebekah). Creedon married wife Debra Lynn Brown-Miller on October 27, 1990…

Daniel Shane Reed, 57, of Jefferson City passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home in Jefferson City.  He was born February 28, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Donald and Dianna Reed. He was a graduate of the Mehlville High School in St Louis, Missouri. He owned and operated Green Gables…

John R. Forbis, 61 of Columbia, MO passed away on April 21, 2022, at his home.  He was born on February 21, 1961, in Columbia, the son of William R. “Buck” Forbis and Anna Elizabeth “Ann” Frank Forbis. John was a 1980 graduate of Hickman High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. …

Nicole Renee Mitchell, 28, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 10, 2022. Visitation will be held at 2:00-4:00pm Friday, July 22, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Nicole was born March 27, 1994 in Independence, MO. Nicole was a smart, beautiful, loving mother, daughter, sister and…

Carla Michele Ford, 63, of Kansas City, MO passed away on July 7, 2022 in Independence, MO from complications due to COVID. Carla’s memorial service will be start at 1 p.m. Then a social gathering will follow at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. 6113…

Jean L Armilio was born in Kansas City, MO on March 12, 1944, to parents Vincel and Elizabeth Close. Jean spent her entire life in the Kansas City Metropolitan area and was a diehard Chiefs fan. Growing up she enjoyed going on family vacations with her parents and sibling. Jean continued her love of travel…

Sandra was born in Estherville, Iowa January 27, 1939 to Alvin C. Myrick and Signa C. Myrick and died July 10, 2022 in Overland Park, Kansas. Sandra grew up in Lake Park, Iowa where she worked at the family-owned State Theatre and joyfully sang in her church choir. Sandra was a gifted singer who attended…

Steve Redinger (November 3, 1958 – June 26, 2022) of Independence, MO died peacefully at home with his wife, Vicki and daughter, Laura.  His sarcasm and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. He always kept us laughing!! He was a lover of all animals, big and small. He donated food to the…

Gary Ray Smith, 72, of Kingdom City Missouri, passed away on July 10th of 2022. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Cecilia Smith, mother Betty Joyce Smith, Father James E Smith, three sisters Gloria Smith, Diane Pennell, and Pam Engel. Gary Ray Smith was born on May 9th 1950, to the late…

Dominique (Nique) Leann (Reeder) Marler, 58, of Peculiar, Missouri, entered into her heavenly rest on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home. Nique was born to Rich and Sandi Reeder in Farmington, Missouri on October 27, 1963. Born into a Christian home, Nique’s parents were musical, forming quartets and singing in various arenas throughout the…

Richard K. Wallace of Independence, MO passed away in the comfort of his home, on July 14, 2022, from Cancer. No Services have been scheduled at this time. Richard was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1945 to parents Harold and Evelyn Wallace. Richard grew up listening to music and became an avid vinyl collector…

James Franklin Matthews, of Independence, MO passed away July 6, 2022 at his home. Memorial services will be held from 4:00pm- 9:00pm, Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Lake Jacomo Shelter One, Blue Springs, MO 64015. James was born February 14, 1964 in Minden, Nebraska. James was the youngest of four sisters, he was their valentine…