Obituaries

David Cabret Nazario, 58, of Bates City, Missouri passed away Friday February 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri surrounded by family.

Larry Joe King, 80, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.

Fred Allen Droege, 87, of Concordia, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at his home.

February 17, 1931-February 14, 2026 Ms. Dorothy Marie Anderson was born on February 17, 1931, on a farm south of Higginsville, MO to Rose and Paul Johns. Dorothy was one of five children, two brothers, Billy Jo and Richard, and two sisters Faye and Wanda. She went to school and graduated from Higginsville High School in 1950. On June 3, 1950, she and William Junior Anderson were married. Four boys were born from this union: Wayne, Larry, Ronnie, and Darrell. Dorothy and Bill shared a wonderful life together until his death in 1983.

April 2, 1937-February 15, 2026

October 5, 1945-February 19, 2026

James “Jim” Wrexford Garrison, Jr., 75, of Rayville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on February 2, 1951, in Kansas City, the son of James Wrexford and Stella Don (Wilson) Garrison, Sr. He was united in marriage to Berlinda Joylene Bush of Independence on June 17, 1972; she survives of the home.

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Galle, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Cindy was born on July 12, 1957, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Herl) Sander. She was united in marriage to James Galle of Richmond on August 5, 1983; he survives of the home.