Area Obituaries

Jackie “Jack” Dale Rearden, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center. Born on July 30, 1947, in Holden, Missouri, to Tom and Mary Rearden, Jack lived a life marked by dedication, service, and an unwavering love for his family. Jack is survived…

Barbara Evelyn Barker Stout, age 85, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born on Sunday, June 29, 1941, in Odessa, Missouri, to the late A.D. Barker and Ruth Garner Barker. She was a proud mother of four children: three sons, Steven,…

Barbara Lorene O’Hare, age 69, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born on Monday, August 26, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late William and Neoma Hamilton. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a…

Kelly Jo Long, age 45, of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born on February 27, 1981, the only daughter of the late Debbie Jo DeWeese and the late William Charles DeWeese. Kelly graduated from high school and was the grocery manager…

Larry Dale Jennings, age 75, died peacefully in his daughter’s home in Lexington, MO, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Larry was a lifelong resident of the Holden area. Those whose paths crossed with his will surely remember him as one-of-a-kind, a true original. Larry was born on September 23, 1951, to Alvin Kenneth and Lucille…

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Lockwood, 90, of Centerview, Missouri, a faithful ambassador for his Lord and Savior, went home to be with Him on Saturday, October 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jerry was a devoted member of Enon Baptist Church for 52 years and faithfully served as a deacon for 50 years. His faith was…

Elaine Kruse, 82, passed away on September 24, 2026, at her home in Kingsville, Missouri, surrounded by family. Elaine was born on February 6, 1944, to Ralph R. Connell Sr. and Dorothy M. Lowman Connell. She graduated from Kingsville High School in 1962. She then married her high school sweetheart, Dennis W. Kruse, on May…

Wanda Louise Kephart, 89, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born in Holden, Missouri. Wanda graduated from Holden High School, where she met Jerry Duane Kephart. The two married and shared 68 years of marriage together. Jerry’s career with the Federal Aviation Administration took them to several states before they…

William “Bill” Frank Rupard passed away on September 24, 2026, at Lee’s Summit Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Bill was born on March 25, 1948, in Olathe, Kansas, to Ralph and Evalena Rupard. A few years later, his family moved to Holden, Missouri. He graduated from Kingsville High School in Kingsville, Missouri, in 1966. Throughout…

Sylvia Wamsley, 82 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her daughter, Julie’s residence in Lee’s Summit. Sylvia was born on January 8, 1944, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Donald G. and Lavon (Marchant) Olsen. After graduating from high school, she married Raymond L. Wamsley on September 26, 1964, in Claremont, California.…