Penny Boden, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of Troy, Missouri. Born to Curt and Jane Bennet, Penny was a woman of faith, warmth, and spirited humor. A devoted viewer of Calvary Chapel’s online services, her faith was…

Kenny Sharp Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife Eileen “Muffin” Thomas; his sons Kelly and Beau; his daughter-in-law Mandy; his grandchildren Reid and Anna; and his sister Margie. Kenny built a successful career in the automobile industry, beginning in the 1970s with Hull-Dobbs in…

Gary Wilson Heater, 84, of Barnett, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Versailles on April 8, with visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., followed by services at 11:00 a.m. A…

Cynthia Gunderson Hilton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away on March 19, 2025, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75 years old. Born on August 12, 1949, Cynthia was a lifelong resident of Raytown, Missouri. She attended school there from kindergarten through high school, graduating from Raytown High School…

Rebecca Ann Wright was born December 13, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri and passed on March 18, 2025 in Grandview MO. She was preceded in death by her mother Judith Bishop and father Howard Foland both of Kansas City, MO along with one niece and one nephew. She is survived by her four children, Dayna…

A Memorial Picnic will take place in Columbia, Missouri on April 5, 2025, 4 pm at the Columbia Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Clary-Shy Park, 1769 W. Ash Street, corner of Clinkscales and Ash. Special thanks to Columbia Farmer’s Market, Columbia Parks and Recreation, the Department of Architectural Studies, and many others for their kind assistance…

Thomas Fasbinder (63) passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House with his family by his side. Tom was born October 30, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Dr. Sam and Symie (Kershenbaum) Fasbinder. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. Tom graduated from Southwest High School and then…

Donna Lee Harris Rippee July 5, 1927 – March 18, 2025 Donna Lee Harris Rippee, 97, of Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of March 18, 2025, passing peacefully in her home, surrounded by her son Doug and his wife, Jana. Donna was born on July 5, 1927,…

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Vicki Lynn Oppel, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend. Born on November 2, 1951, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to John and Helen Van Dusen, Vicki’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication to her family. Vicki grew up alongside her siblings, John Van…

Deborah (Debbie) Ann McVey passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.  She was a mother of one son, Richard (Nicole) Slusser, a proud grandmother to Kayla, McCayla and Heath, and a beloved great-grandmother to Aubrey, Micah, Kolby, Rose and Kalani. Debbie was one of nine siblings, preceded in death by…