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…

Michael Albert Wells, 67, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep, going to his heavenly home with Jesus, on February 9, 2026 at his home. Mike was born in Independence on August 10, 1958, to Glen E. and Carol I. (Dike) Wells. When Mike was 2, his biological father, Glen, went into the…

Brenda Kay Adkins was born on April 18, 1953 to the late Cleve and Georgia Farley.  Brenda grieved the loss of her loving husband, Tommy D. Adkins; daughter, Linda K. Buchanan; granddaughter, Georgia (Pooh) Black; 5 brothers, Clinton, Larry, Junior, Thomas Farley and Tony Craft; 2 sisters, Lillian Farley and Diana Rakes; and a very special sister-in-law,…

Richard Glenn Pierson, departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born April 20, 1940, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Corwin Wallace Pierson and Priscilla Rupe. Survivors include: his wife of 42 years, Bonny and one sister, Patricia Smith, Sidney, Arkansas, one son, David Pierson, California, daughter, Linda Conroy, Jamestown, son, Sam Pierson,…

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Emma A. Rice, 90, of Raytown, Missouri, who gently departed on February 10, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1935, to Arthur and Mary Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers and sisters, Ernest, Richard, Ethelyn, Roberta, and Merwin; and her son,…

Loretta Feitz (née Grado), age 65, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 5, 1960, Loretta lived a life defined by selflessness, deep faith, and an extraordinary love for others. Loretta was, in every sense of the word, a servant-hearted woman and a prayer warrior. Her faith in Jesus…