Kenneth William “KW/Ken” Smith, 52, of Independence, MO died April 7, 2026, at his home. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on May 8, 1973, to Max Alvin Smith and Eunice Lillian (Hudson) Smith. Ken graduated in 1991 from Smithton R-VI High School in Smithton, Missouri where he was known for his love of writing…

Karen Lynn Williams, 57, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 6, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, Karen was the daughter of Robert W. Hill and Donamae E. Rebman. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Missouri Western and went…

Charles “Chuck” David Menke, 77, surrounded by his wife and children, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home in Columbia, Missouri. Chuck was born to Frederick and Jeanette Menke on May 13, 1948. He grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with his younger brother, Mark. His childhood in Sheboygan helped foster his…

Patricia Pariset, a loving mother, grandmother and cherished friend, passed away on 3/11/26 at the age of 86 She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Pariset, parents Ruth and Robert Johnston and her cherished dog Toby. She will be deeply missed by her children, Michelle and John Anderson of Overland park Kansas, Melissa and Jason Cetak…

Dean Randall Moser, of Belton, MO, entered the world on March 27th,1956 in Reading, PA as a remarkable 11-pound baby, and from that point on, never stopped making an impression on the world around him. He left us unexpectedly in the early hours of April 25th, 2026, and while his absence leaves an irreparable hole…

Betty Herberger, age 97, of Kansas City, Missouri , passed away peacefully on 04/25/2026 from Heart failure. Born on 06/05/1928 in Waverly, Missouri. A graveside service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri.   Betty Catherine Fuller Herberger, 97, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of…

John Barry Markway, age 59, of Tebbetts Missouri , passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 from pancreatic cancer. Born on July 15, 1966 in Jefferson city. John passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. Was born to Marcellus and Pauline Markway. Married to Lisa Markway on October 18 1992 in Jefferson…

In Loving Memory of Maxine Ann Noffke January 3, 1926 – April 18, 2026 Maxine Ann Noffke, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, faith, generosity, and unforgettable love. Maxine was truly one of a kind—elegant, radiant, and full of life. Known as the best grandmother anyone…

John Graham, 64, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. John will be remembered for his sharp sense of humor, his deep knowledge of cars, and his remarkable ability to fix just about anything that was broken. Whether it was an engine, a household repair, or lending a helping hand, he…

Angela Rachelle “Angel” Taylor, age 54, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Angel fought a courageous battle with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, a rare form of cancer. Angel was born on October 7, 1971, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the late Terrance “Terry” Taylor and Denise VanOsdol…