Nancy Jo Holloway, a beloved and remarkable woman, departed this life on November 29, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. Born on October 20, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Doris and Joseph Melise, Nancy was the oldest of three sisters. She grew up in Farmington, Missouri, surrounded by an extended, loving, and supportive family who instilled…

It is with immense sorrow that we share the news of Carrie Lee Brown’s departure, who passed away unexpectedly at age 57 on 12/28/25. Carrie lived a life filled with love and pride, leaving behind a legacy of love for family and friends. Carrie was born on 12/26/1968 to her late parents, James Edward Brown…

Marsha Lynn Jackson, 76, of Grandview, MO passed away January 2, 2026. She was born July 11, 1949.

Pamela Ann (Beitler) Kaehler, 64, our loving wife, aunt, daughter, sister, and friend lost her battle with cancer on Saturday night, December 27, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on Saturday, June 17, 1961, to Melvin and Joan Beitler in Chicago, IL.  She attended Maria High School and graduated from Gage…

Donald David Thompson, 79, of Raytown, MO passed away December 31, 2025 at home. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Burial will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburgh, KS. Donald…

David Roland Gifford, 78, of Louisburg, KS entered in to eternal peace on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Dave was born August 24, 1947, in Minot, North Dakota to Roland and Esther Gifford. While in college, Dave proudly enlisted in the United States Army and bravely fought in the Vietnam War as a soldier assigned to…

Kathy Kurz, age 63, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City following a short but intense battle with aggressive cancer. Kathy was born on December 9, 1962, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to Norman and Jackie Kurz. She was the eldest of…

Virginia Kay Brandes, 71, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Virginia lived her life boldly—always testing boundaries, full of humor, and overflowing with love. She had a spirit that could not be contained and a heart that…

Jerry Gascic was born on December 6, 1965, and passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2025. Jerry lived a life shaped by love, loss, and resilience. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Trish Gascic; his son, Damien Gascic; his brother, Butch Murphy; and his mother, Colleen Murphy—each of whom he…

Chad Burzinski, age 46, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on December 23, 2025. Chad was born on June 26, 1979, at Labette County Medical Center. He grew up in Blue Springs and graduated from Blue Springs South High School in 1997. While still in high school, Chad began working in the produce department at…