Dawn L. Hurley of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 9, 2026, following complications from cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri Hurley and family; and her sons, Brian and Justin Hurley and their families. She is also survived by her siblings Jeannie, William, Vicky, James, Jr., Jason, and their families, as well as multiple…

It is with profound sadness that we note the passing of Vera Mae Martin, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri on July 4th. Vera was born on the family farm on October 31, 1932, the youngest of five children of Henry and Laura Schroder in Grant, Nebraska. While Vera enjoyed the farm, it was off to…

MB Keeney, 83 of Centralia MO, formerly of Rolla MO, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at University Hospital in Columbia MO. He was known lovingly to his family as B, daddy, grandpa and pawpaw. He was born April 23, 1943 near Licking MO to William Henry Bennett & Gladys Ruby (Hayes) Keeney. MB…

Michael “Brad” Killam, age 54, of Lenexa KS , passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026 from Liver Disease. He was born December 20, 1971 in Topeka, KS. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University, Washington, DC. He was employed for many years by Price Waterhouse Coopers in Chicago, Illinois. Brad was preceded…

Bobbie “Bob” R. Parks, 83, of Holiday Island, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his children. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bob lived a life defined by service, adventure, laughter, and love. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War,…

Gregory (Gregg) D. Hurley of Independence, Missouri, passed away on June 30, 2026, following complications from cancer. Gregg is survived by his wife, Dawn Hurley; his parents, Doyle and Margie Hurley; his brother, Jeffrey Hurley and family; his daughter, Sheri Hurley and family; and his sons, Brian and Justin Hurley and their families. Gregg was…

Deborah L. Young, 60, of California, MO passed away on July 1, 2026 at Jefferson City Manor nursing home after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was born Deborah Lynn Sourwine on March 3, 1966 in Iowa City, IA to Sharron (Sourwine) Hall the late Thomas “Tom” McGinity who preceded her in death. She…

JOSEPH “JW / JOE” WILSON ACTON OCTOBER 2, 1946 – JUNE 25, 2026 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI ON JUNE 25, 2026, JOE PASSED AWAY AT HOME WITH RENE ATKINS, HIS BELOVED OF 30 YEARS, AND HIS “GREAT LITTLE DOG,” JACK BESIDE HIM. THE ELDEST SON OF JOSEPH HENRY & MILDRED GERTRUDE LYNES ACTON, JOE WAS BORN AND…

Windi Lea Vierkant passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Windi was born on July 2, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa to Glen Vierkant and Sue Harms Alt. Windi was a bright light in this world and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She touched the lives of…

Timothy Allan Filley, 50, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 1st at Lee’s Summit Medical Center after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Tim was a loving husband and father, hard worker, and an avid hobbyist. His kind and easygoing nature helped him create community wherever he went. Tim was born June…