Warren D Biswell Jr. ended his battle with cancer on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Glendale CA, May 30, 1946, Warren was third oldest in a family of ten children of Rilma Bessie Largent Biswell and Warren D. Biswell Sr., both deceased. He is survived by his siblings: Kathy Liggett (David); Beverly Biswell; George…

Ernestine J. Bean, 86 of Belton Missouri passed from this life into God’s loving arms on Wednesday February 25th, 2026. Ernestine was born on October 28, 1939 in KCMO to Ernest and Jesse Helen Jones.  She lived in Belton for 63 years.  In school she had music, choir, Quartettes, Girls glee club, and she went to state…

James Martin Sr, born January 17, 1938, is survived by James G Martin, Mike Sainio, Brenda Prescott, George W Martin, Edward S Martin, James Martin Jr, Judith A Mitchell, and Carolann Fransisco.  Grandkids include Isabella, George, Jessica, Cody, Brianna, Emily, Christian, Elaina, Sophia, Gabby, Haylie, Jesse Jr, Neveah, Tommy, Wesley, Zane, Scarlet, Aaron, Nicholas, and…

Robert (Bob) Francis Aldridge passed from this life at his home on an unusually warm and beautiful Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, at 4:27 p.m., with his wife, daughter, and son‑in‑law at his side. Born in Tyrone, Missouri, Bob grew up in Mountain Grove, Missouri, where he attended school. After graduating from high school in…

Richard Lee Vote, 76, passed away peacefully at home on February 19th, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born October 17, 1949 in Ash Grove MO, to John and Mildred Vote. He was a journeyman lineman for the entirety of his career, retiring from Independence Power & Light in 2012. He was…

Melanie Ruth (Froman) Holdcroft passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. She was born October 27, 1950 to Howard Ray and Odessa Dee (Flowers) Froman in Birmingham, Alabama. She joined her twin brothers (Lionel and Darryl) to complete their family. She graduated from Banks High School in 1969 and married that same summer. As a…

William Darrell (Jim) Saunders, 79 passed away peacefully on Feb 16th 2026 after a prolonged illness.  Jim was a pilot at heart, enjoyed the outdoors, and was a great cook.   Jim is survived by 4 children, Bill 54, Becky 52, Ben 50, Sarah 34. He was loved by family and friends and will be…

Philip Smart, 90, of Centertown MO, passed away peacefully on 02/15/2026 from Dementia. Philip was born on 11/29/1935 in Morah, IL. Philip graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL. He attended two years of college at Bradley University, and then went into the Air Force for 6 years, and served in Iceland. Phil was…

Carolyn Eastwood, 79, of Jefferson City MO, passed away peacefully on 02/12/2026. Carolyn was born on 11/10/1946 in Columbia, MO. Carolyn enjoyed time with all of her family members, watching and cheering on her grandsons and great grandson in their sports events, going camping with family, roller skating, and music from the 50s & 60s,…

In loving memory of our mother, Paula Easter (Landsaw), who passed away on February 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer in Raytown, MO. Paula was the devoted wife of Michael Easter, and loving mother of John, Joe, Josh, Michael Shawn, Jason, Faith and Tennyson. Mom will be deeply missed by all who…