Area Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew William Arron Parker, aged 45. Born January 27th, 1981, in Kansas City, MO, he left us on the early morning of February 01, 2026. Matthew will forever be cherished by his wife of thirty-two (32) years, Misty Parker (45), his legacies; Zoie…

Cory Dale Duncan, age 21, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Cory was born on Friday, February 27, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gary Robert Duncan and Pamela Denise (Scott) Duncan. Cory had a love for music and could often be found dancing along to his…

  JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton, 67, of Holden, Missouri, a beacon of kindness and creativity, left us peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her beloved home. The family will host a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Memories of JoAnn and condolences for the family…

Barbara Ann Bruns, 84, of Owensville, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at StoneBridge of Owensville. She was born November 15, 1941, in Medford, Missouri, to Glenn Curtis and Grace Elizabeth (Snyder) Bryant. She was raised with a deep love for animals, especially the draft horses her family raised and…

John Robert Tevis, 86 of Kingsville, Missouri passed peacefully away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. John was born July 15, 1939 in Holden, Missouri, the son of Charles Tevis and Helen (Hodges) Tevis. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 57. He married Beverly Ann Stoyko in May of 1957 in Miami,…

Laura Ellen (Gudde) Atkins was born on July 3, 1946, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Chris and Katie Mae Gudde. She passed away, at the age of 79, on January 12, 2026 surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, family, and quiet dedication. She attended Centerview Grade School and graduated from Holden High…

Doris Una Enke, 91, of Lee’s Summit Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 12 at 9:34 a.m. at her home in John Knox Village. She was born on January 5, 1934 to Alma A. Christenson and D. Margret (Pine) Christenson in Johnson County Missouri three miles north of Holden. Doris grew up in Holden and was…

Dianna Marie “D. D.” Lockhart 56 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City. Dianna was born September 27, 1969 in Kansas City, the daughter of Homer Leroy Williams and Dixie Laura (Covington) Knoche. Later, she moved to Holden and was the Supervisor of the Custodial…

Chester “Chet” William Towles, 95 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family. Visitation was held Friday, December 19, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service followed at the church. Interment with military…

Walter Zimmerschied, Jr., 83 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Holden Manor Care Center. Walt was born September 2, 1942, the son of Walter Zimmerscheid, Sr. and Mary Louise (Schaden) Zimmerschied. He resided in Prairie Valley, Kansas and Lee’s Summit, Missouri prior to moving to Kingsville. He owned and operated Economy…