Carole entered heaven January 21, 2026, after a brief hospital stay and a very full life! She was born March 1, 1935, in Kansas City, the beloved only child of Katie and Emmett Horner. She made her home and raised her family in Raytown, MO. Carole’s legacy is one of inspiration, kindness, devotion, and steadfastness.…

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Beymer (James), 80, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Born on March 14, 1945, in Gallatin, Missouri, she lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to her family and a spirited personality that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Carolyn was the daughter of Ova and…

Robert Hodgson, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, scholar, and friend, died on January 17, 2026, at the age of 82. Bob was born on July 13, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, to Eileen (Campbell) and Robert Hodgson Sr. He grew up in the shadow of the Hanford nuclear site where his father was a banker for…

Joshua “Josh” Wiley, 44, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Harrisonville, Missouri. Born on April 20, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri, Josh grew up in the area and graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1999. He remained a proud member of the community throughout his life. Josh dedicated nearly three…

Kristina Marie Kriss, 79, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on February 14, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, Kristina was the daughter of Harold Dreifort and Elfreda Gemple. She carried a quiet strength, a love of learning, and a spirit for adventure throughout…

January 4, 1952 – January 12, 2026 Linda S. Ninemire of Kansas City passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 74. Born Linda Munson to Marvin and Elizabeth Munson in the town of Atchison, Kansas, Linda was the oldest of three sisters. From an early age, she expressed a deep love for…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Delma Mae (McMurry) Larabee Rounds, on January 19, 2026. Delma was born August 29, 1940, to Ruth A. (Humphreys) and Carl D. McMurry. She grew up on a farm in Colony, Missouri, alongside her four sisters and one brother. From a young…

Johnny Ray Carter, lovingly known to many as “Johnny Ray,” was born on March 2, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, and transitioned from this life on January 8, 2026, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 67. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Ora Dean Carter and Johnny Smith Jr. As the eldest…

Darren Holloway, born August 7, 1993, in Kansas City MO, died January 12, 2026 at his home in Grandview MO. Darren attended church at Abundant Life in Lee’s Summit, MO and worked for Compost Connection in Grandview MO. Beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Doris; grandmother, Betty; uncles,…

Eufrocina “Precy” Marquez Waters, age 83, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, from natural causes. Eufrocina was born on May 7, 1942, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She lived a life rooted in love for her family, quiet strength, and grace that touched those who knew her. She was preceded in death…