Harold Coureton, 87, of Hallsville, Missouri died Thursday morning, October 31st at home with family at his bedside. Harold was born on June 7, 1937, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Arthur and Minnie (Stephens) Coureton. Harold dedicated his life to his faith in God, his family, his work, and his love for being outdoors. Harold served…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mariesa Deanne Estes. She was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on October 7, 1960, and left this world on November 4, 2024 as a resident of Raytown, Missouri.  She was the beloved daughter of Donna and David Cannon, and the cherished partner of Roger…

Judith “Judy” Kay Jenkins, 81, of Jefferson City, MO, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at Villa Marie surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21st, 1943, in Mexico, Missouri, to the late Edward and Mildred (Smith) Paschal. She was united in marriage on July 23rd, 1960, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Folk,…

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Terry, 60, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at his home November 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born July 17, 1964 in Independence, MO. He was a 1982 graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence, MO. Ron has been a long-time self-employed paint contractor with a…

Terry, a funny, kind, hardworking man left the building on November 6, 2024. Terry was born on Dec. 8, 1954 to Norine and Robert Jackson in Kirksville, MO. Terry had a long career with the Missouri Dept. of Mental Health; starting at age 18 as a hospital attendant. When he was 27, he decided to…

Tony Lee Darnell, aged 56, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 2, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1968, to Carol Dudley and the late Warren Darnell. His step-father William Dudley also preceded him in death. Tony graduated from William Chrisman High School and furthered his education at Southwest Baptist University and Midwestern…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alofaifo Savea Visesio, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with liver disease. Alofaifo was born on March 22, 1954, in Safa’atoa, Samoa, to his parents, Visesio…

Karen Elizabeth Nissen, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  She passed peacefully at home with family around her as she wanted.  She had an incurable brain disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which incapacitated her for the last two years. She lived life to its fullest up to that point and…

Betty L Van Meter, 86 of lees summit, Mo passed away on October 18th, 2024. Gravesite services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday the 27th, 2024 at floral hills cemetery in lees summit MO. Ms. Van Meter was born February 3rd 1938 in Chanute, Kansas. Personal background: she loved to be a friendly face…

It is with heavy hearts that we lay to rest on this day, Christopher Raymond Avila, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Christopher was born on August 10, 2006. He grew up in a close-knit family where he learned the value of kindness, compassion, and hard work. He was looking forward to finishing…