Vincent Borruso, 28, Belton, Missouri passed away November 5, 2023. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York but spent most of his time after that traveling the country with his father. At age 24, he settled with his wife in the Hudson Valley in New York. He later made his way to Missouri. Hardship after…

Rick Meyer, 67, of Columbia died at his home October 10, 2023 following a final diagnosis of ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in August 2023.  He was born Richard (Rick) Allen Meyer on January 12, 1956 to Don and Doris Meyer in St. Louis, Missouri.  Rick moved with his family when he was 3 years old…

Joseph Donald Powell, 64, passed away November 9, 2023.  He is predeceased by his parents, Paul Byron and Betty Powell, and infant brothers.  Joe will always be remembered with love by his brothers, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Interment at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

Frances Elizabeth Teresa Farah, 77, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 8, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center from influenza. Celebration of life services will be held at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church of Lenexa, KS on December 1, 2023 at 7pm. Ms. Farah was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in…

Mark Anthony Anksorus, 43, of Raytown, MO passed away on November 8, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mark was born on March 22, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Anthony and Sharon Anksorus. Mark met the love of his life in 2012 and together they started a beautiful family soon after. Mark was devoted…

Heather Dawn Cox, 36, of Belton, Missouri, danced her way to the heavenly party on November 2, 2023. Born on June 28, 1987, in Kansas City, MO, she brought sunshine and laughter wherever she went. Heather, lovingly known as the “Life of the Cox-tail Party,” was a true social butterfly. With her infectious humor and…

Sandra Lee Murphy, also known as Sandy, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 64 in Lees Summit, Missouri. She was born on September 6, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles and Mary Ann Kreimendahl. Sandy was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and partner. She cherished her family above all…

A Passing of a Matriarch Zuline Creel Simpson of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Zuline was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, H.E. “Ed” Simpson, and her daughter Kellye Anne Simpson. Zuline was born May 29, 1930, in Light, Arkansas, the eighth…

Charles “Chuck” Hopkins, 69, of Blue Springs, Mo passed away recently. Per Chuck and his family’s wishes, there will be no services. Chuck was born on November 28, 1953 in Savanna, IL, the son of Jacqueline Welch. He was a 1972 graduate of Clinton High School and went on to attend AIC School of Business.…

Josiah Nathaniel Byars, 33, passed away October 23 rd , 2023 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born December 3rd, 1989 in Rome, New York to Clif and Rhonda Byars. Josiah absolutely loved everything about the outdoors. He was raised and lived most of his life in the Big Skies of Kalispell, Montana where his family…