Robert Kieth Counts, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 16, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri, Robert lived a life filled with joy, laughter, and deep devotion to his family. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and…

Nathan Robert Melton, 46, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away January 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 2, 1980, to Rodney and Nancy Melton in Chillicothe, Missouri. He lived most of his life in the Braymer/Mooresville, Missouri area, graduating from Southwest High School in Ludlow in 1998. He moved to Wathena,…

Randal (Poppie) Ray King 71, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026, in Kansas City, MO at Research Hospital. The celebration of life has been rescheduled for February 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. There will be…

In Loving Memory of Olga Cuellar A faithful servant of Christ, Olga Cuellar lived a life marked by kindness, joy, and generous love. She made people feel seen, welcomed, and valued—whether through a warm laugh, a thoughtful word, or a helping hand. Even through life’s hardest moments, she fought bravely and stood strong with unwavering…

The Life Story of Robert Eugene Brown Sr. Robert Eugene Brown Sr. was affectionately called “Gene” by family and friends. He was born on January 5, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia to Gustealia Evans and Richard Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Charlsetta Gilbert. He received his education at Booker T.…

In Memoriam: David Martin By the Lake, Where Memory Lingers On the tranquil late afternoon of Sunday, December 28, 2025, David Martin passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy as enduring as the waters of Lake Michigan that shaped his youth. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, four children, nine grandchildren,…

George A. Pendleton was born on November 24, 1942 and passed on December 29, 2025.  He was surrounded by family, hospice, and love.  George was a Vietnam Veteran, part of the Harley Bikers Association, The Rifle Association, and any patriotic association out there. He lived a full life of adventures on his Harley, meeting lots…

Dewayne E. Nickerson 10 August 1963 – 06 January 2026 Mr. Nickerson was born late in the evening of 10 August 1963 to Velma (née Gump) and Ernest Nickerson at the former Independence Sanitarium and Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Dewayne graduated in 1981 from Raytown Senior High School where he was a member of the…

Nancy Jo Holloway, a beloved and remarkable woman, departed this life on November 29, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. Born on October 20, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Doris and Joseph Melise, Nancy was the oldest of three sisters. She grew up in Farmington, Missouri, surrounded by an extended, loving, and supportive family who instilled…

It is with immense sorrow that we share the news of Carrie Lee Brown’s departure, who passed away unexpectedly at age 57 on 12/28/25. Carrie lived a life filled with love and pride, leaving behind a legacy of love for family and friends. Carrie was born on 12/26/1968 to her late parents, James Edward Brown…