Brenda Lucille Conway, 75, a longtime resident of the Kansas City area, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Brenda was born on June 21, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Loos and Barbara (Brammer) Smith. When her parents separated at the age of six, Brenda was embraced by the strong and…

Margaret Kitchell, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 21, 2025 at home. Margaret was born July 8, 1946 in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Delbert Kitchel; son, Robert Burton and his wife, Sherry Burton. Survivors include: children: Donna DeCuer, Kathy Adams, and William Burton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

​Chase Holtom, 40, of Stilwell, KS passed away at home from a heart attack. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm, October 26, 2025 at Life Mission Church, Olathe KS. Chase was born on September 18, 1985 in Overland Park, KS. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Jim and Opal Brown. Survivors include: daughter,…

Robert Earl Walden was born 3 July 1957 in Kansas City Missouri. He was the fourth child of Edwin John Walden and Barbara (Stevens) Walden, brother to Carey E. Walden and Andrew W. Walden who preceded him in death. Two sisters living, Carol (Walden) Homan (Steve) of Sedalia Missouri and Susan (Walden) Thurston (Jonathan) of…

Carolyn “Sabrina” Jones, 58, of Independence, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on October 21, 2025, at 4:28 p.m., surrounded by her family at home—just where she wanted to be. She faced cancer with extraordinary courage and grace, and although her body grew tired, cancer did not win—she did. She is now whole and…

Billy Joe Nelson, of Sturgeon, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on December 27, 1964, in Columbia, Billy attended Hickman High School and spent many years as a printing press operator for American Press, the Columbia Tribune, and Kelly Press. He later owned and operated a successful construction business…

Our community sadly lost Elizabeth Kim Dancer on August 27, 2020. Kim passed peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri, her home for the last 28 years, of complications from cancer. She was born in 1955 in Texas to Jerry and Joan while her father was stationed at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi. Kim and…

Larry Benton, 82, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a ten-month battle with mesothelioma. Born on February 22, 1943, to Roy and Margaret Benton on Love Street in Mexico, Missouri, Larry lived a life marked by service, leadership, and love. After graduating from Hickman High School in 1961, Larry proudly…

August 23, 1949 – October 19, 2025 Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Margie Brink, and his brother Vince Brink. Born in Kansas City, MO Phil served as a Seargent in the United States Airforce from 1967-1971, when he returned home he married, and is survived by his two children; Jeff…

Randy (Arthur Randolph) Swift, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away September 22nd, 2025, at KC Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones. His last day on earth was filled with family, love, and music. Randy was born September 06,1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Loretta…