Thelma E. Boston, affectionately known as Ernistine, was born on July 31, 1939, in Coahoma County, Mississippi. She was the second of four children of Nathaniel and Fannie Boston. She joins in eternal rest her parents, spouses, her brother Nathaniel Boston Jr., her sisters Lena Briscoe and Forestine Ingram, and her son Keith Boston. She…

John Allan Fisher, 76, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 1, 2025.  He was lovingly cared for by his wife and compassionate workers from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice. John was born in Washington, DC on Aug. 27, 1948. His parents, Nicholas John Fisher and Anna Wall Fisher, preceded him…

Scott Lawrence McCormick, 55, was born on November 5, 1969 in Salina, Kansas. Scott passed into God’s care peacefully on January 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri.  Scott was surrounded by his wife, children, parents, brother, many family members, friends and loved ones. Scott was a very, very passionate man, not…

Born in Texas on June 13, 1934 and died at home with family by her side on January 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her son, James Franklin, and is survived by two children, five grandsons, four great-grandchildren, and a lot of wonderful friends.

Brian Allen Hoefelman, 57, of Sturgeon, MO, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1967, to Allen and Ann Hoefelman. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Riggs Union United Methodist Church, 801 W. Williams Rd., Sturgeon, MO 65284.  Visitation will be one hour…

Delores Maurine O’Dell, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Delores was born on June 22, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri. She had a fulfilling career as a fraud investigator for General Electric, where she dedicated many years of service. After retiring, Delores found great joy in spending time with two of her…

The family of Col. Charles L. Warrender M.D. is grieved to share the news of his death on January 28, 2025, at home. Charles Warrender was born on June 8th, 1934, to Charles and Mary Warrender, in Wichita. He was the eldest of two sons. He graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in…

Amber Marie Anderson, 54, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 20, 2025, at her home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 802 NW Vesper Street, Blue Springs, Missouri. Amber was born on July 16, 1970,…

Carlos Isaías Reyes Merino (Chay, Charlie) July 6, 1944 – January 22, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Isaías Reyes Merino, known lovingly to all as Carlos, Chay, or Charlie, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age of 80, in Independence, Missouri. Born on July 6, 1944, in…