Mary Joan Weatherly (Ragsdell) Eisenstark, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on January 14, 1937 in Alhambra, California to Jesse Herman Weatherly and Amelia Light Weatherly, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Abraham Eisenstark, her…

Nina M. Slinger, age 89, of Belton, MO passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 at Carnegie Village, Belton, MO. Services will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.  Nina will be laid…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Edward Layman, a beloved husband, father, friend, and inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He left this world on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 4:45pm, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 22, 1935, Charles…

Roma Von Kerns, 81, of Columbia, MO, passed away on August 18, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1942, in Dodge City, KS, to Ralph and Dorothy Cole. Roma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She dedicated her life to nurturing her family and providing them with love and support. Her gentle…

Raymond Farris Clevenger, 86, passed away of natural causes, August 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Ray was born on April 17, 1937, in Braymer, MO, to mother, Martha Lorene Clevenger (Kelley), and father, Farris Raymond Clevenger. He joined the United States Navy in 1955, and later completed his career in the military in…

Eileen Kober, 56, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 21, 2023. Eileen was born on May 9th, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas to parents Patrick and Sharon McDonough. Eileen married Greg Kober in 1999. They had two children Tabatha and Nicholas. Keeping up with her children and grandchild brought her immense joy. Eileen had a…

Joyce Requena, 69, passed away surrounded by family on August 17th, 2023, after experiencing complications following cancer surgery. Joyce Louise Requena was born on November 12,1953 to Clifford Earl and Avis Manor, in Kansas City, MO. The family later moved to Belton, MO where Joyce and her sister, Susan, graduated from Belton High School. Joyce…

Mark Allen Howell, 66, of North Kansas City passed away August 16, 2023. Internment will take place at a later date at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Mark was born February 12, 1957 in Chaffee, MO. His passion was playing the drums. Mark loved camping, fishing and anything outdoors. He was a great artist and…

Nancy Poteet Kaul of Lawrence, Kansas, peacefully passed away August 19, 2023 at the age of 101 after a life of love and service. She was born November 6, 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Allen and Agnes Thompson Poteet. Nancy attended The Barstow School, Wellesley College, and the University of Missouri, graduating with honors…