Rodney J. Teter, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2026. Born on February 18, 1952, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Rodney lived a life filled with music, creativity, and curiosity. Rodney had a lifelong passion for music and learned to play many different instruments throughout the years. He especially enjoyed playing in bands alongside…
David Patrick Inman was born on May 18, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away on November 2, 2026. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1973 and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983 as a Quartermaster. In 1985, he also pursued his education in…
Linden Francis, 86, of Independence, Missouri, passed away October 26, 2026, after a very brave battle with cancer. He was born September 15, 1940, to Linden and Nellie Francis, in Kansas City, Missouri. He worked for GMAD-Leeds KCMO for 31 and 2/10’s years. After retirement he headed to his favorite place ever, Truman Lake, in…
Vivian Marie Teter, age 96, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born Vivian Marie Edwards on February 19, 1930, in Macon, Missouri, she lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, music, family, and adventure. She is survived by her beloved husband of 80 years, Donald J. Teter of…
Lori Jeanne Davis, 71, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on October 31, 2026. Lori was born on January 14, 1955, in Smithville, Missouri, to Evelyn and Newton Jones. She grew up in North Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1973 with National Honors. In 1976, she earned her Registered Nursing…
Kristin Renee Freeman, 41, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1985, in Grove, Oklahoma. Kristin grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, and graduated from Mill Valley High School in 2003. Following high school, she attended Johnson County Community College. Kristin married the love of her…
John Oliver Smith, age 76, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, End Stage Renal Disease. Born on July 24, 1950, John was from Kansas City, Kansas, where his story began. Throughout his life, he was known for his humor, hardworking nature, stubborn spirit, and unmistakable charm. He had a personality…
Starlet Carla Dawn Caldrone Guyll, known affectionately as Star, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 18, 1953, Star was the daughter of the late John and Ruby Caldrone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Michael James…
On October 20th, 2026, Valerie Ann Asbell passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side. Born in Kansas City, Missouri December 27, 1962, and preceded in death by her mother Marsha Arni (Snyder) and father Charles “Skip” Snyder. Valerie is survived by her husband of 41 years Steven Asbell, five daughters: Alejandre, Shaina [Nathan],…
Lori Laverty, 65, of Rocheport, passed away peacefully on 10/29/2026 from Illness. Born on 02/18/1961 in Fort Bragg. Lori lived a life marked by curiosity, compassion, and adventure. A passionate Anglophile, she fulfilled her lifelong love of British culture by spending several years living in the United Kingdom. During her travels abroad, she met the…
Janet Sue (Borden) Guyer peacefully departed this Earth in her sleep at her apartment-home at Heritage House in Independence, Missouri, on October 29, 2026. In a bittersweet coincidence, Janet passed away on her 69th birthday. She was born to Robert and Geraldine Borden on October 29, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri. Janet was the third…
Theresa Saenz Davis December 7, 1942 – October 29, 2026 Theresa Saenz Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, surrounded by love. Theresa was born on December 7, 1942, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Nick Saenz and Margaret Davila. Throughout her life, she was known for her loving heart, wonderful sense of humor, and…
Roberta Jean (Latimer) Morris was born on July 23, 1934, to Chester F. and Mary (Parrish) Latimer in rural Livonia, Missouri. She passed from this life on October 28, 2026. She attended a one-room school through the eighth grade and then attended high school at Unionville, Missouri where she graduated in 1952. It was there…
Connie Rae Anderson died on October 28, 2026, at her apartment at The Westbury Senior Living after a period of declining health related to dementia and the wonderful care of Hospice in Columbia, MO. Connie was born on May 17, 1942, in Boonville, Missouri, to Richard and Maxine (Bremer) Jones. She attended Vandalia High School,…
Eugene L. Lindsey of Blue Springs, MO passed away on October 28, 2026 from an extended illness. He was born in Kansas City, MO on August 2, 1958 to James Lindsey and Norma Mohr. He lived and worked his entire life in the Kansas City area. He loved carpentry, being near a lake, water skiing…
Timothy Arthur Haugen, 53, passed away peacefully in his home in Raytown, Missouri on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Born in Denver in 1973, Timo, as he was known to his friends and family, took early interest in what he affectionately called the ‘sideways culture’ — skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and later, cycling, riding motorcycles, and working…
Forever Loved, Never Forgotten Kevin was born on August 1, 1968, at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, to Twyila Moreland and the late Roger A. Moreland. Kevin was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His life was filled with the love of family, the memories he created, and the…
Deborah “Debbie” Irene Trotter, 71, of Archie, Missouri, passed away surrounded by the family she had spent a lifetime bringing together. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Debbie was the heart and anchor of her family. She had a remarkable way of keeping everyone connected, making sure that no matter how busy life became or how…
Rev. Ernest Ellis Kaster, 87, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Glendale, California, on October 2, 1939, he was the son of Ernest and Dorothy Kaster. Ellis grew up in Stockton, California and enjoyed sports, music, band and science. In June 1961 he graduated with honors from Pasadena Nazarene…
James “Jim” Robert Cady passed away on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in his in home in Blue Springs Missouri. Jim was born December 14, 1948 to Edward Virgil and Lila Elaine (Fuqua) Cady in Imperial Nebraska. No matter where Jim lived Imperial was always home. He graduated from Chase…