Dr. and Mrs. David Odell Palmer of Dallas, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Blair Palmer, to Jeffrey Alan Hoffman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick J. Hoffman of Olathe. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. James Houston Blair of Dallas and the late Mrs. Blair and the […]

Tom Corbin has an international reputation as a sculptor, but his talents as a painter also make him a beloved and highly sought after artist in Kansas City. Tom’s female figure sculptures are often transformed into tributes for notable people and organizations in Our Town, and he has generously lent his creative talents to The […]

Thelma and Gene Dreyer have fallen in love with their new baby, Lucy. The beautiful golden Labradoodle loves to play tug-of-war, go for car rides and have her stomach scratched. Lucy recently celebrated her first birthday, complete with toys and cake! Also featured in the May 18th issue  

Jane and Bryson Jones will celebrate their first anniversary on May 19th. Jane will begin her last year of Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in July. She is currently applying for a Pain Management Fellowship to continue her study of anesthesia. Jane enjoys volunteering and recently joined the Junior League […]

Mary and Jack Winne and their family were all winners as they celebrated their version of the Summer Olympics at a family reunion in Topsail Island, North Carolina. Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent (Front row) Meg Winne, Sean Flading, Collin Winne, Tyler Winne, Aidan Winne, Molly Winne, Kelly Lane, Mikey […]

A pink bundle of joy named Finley Rose McInnes arrived on December 29th. The little beauty weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. Finley has blue eyes and brown hair. Her proud parents are Priscilla and William McInnes of Prairie Village. Finley’s grandparents are Rosemarie and Pete Petrini of […]

Mr. and Mrs. Sandford Koufax of Vero Beach, Florida, and Mr. John Clem Clarke of New York, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Trillion Clarke, to Gregory Wright Layne II, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Spriggs of Mesa, Arizona, and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Layne I of Mesa, […]

Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates and their three children had a sand-sational vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after the holidays. Olivia, Nelson and Spencer Sabates enjoyed zip-lining through the jungle!  Also featured in the April 20th issue of The Independent Olivia, Nelson and Spencer Sabates  

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fred Owen of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Kathleen Owen, to Kevin Douglas Maughan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robert Maughan of Shawnee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Francis McCord, Mrs. Edward Fred Owen of […]

Dr. Melissa Morrison and Dr. Rolando Toyos were married on July 1st at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Kelly Pack, sister of the bride; served as matron of honor. Eva Toyos, Allison Cable and Catherine Cable, children of the couple; were the maids of honor. The best man was Alan Markarian. Melissa is […]

A bouncing baby boy named Thomas Brett Herrick was born on December 14th. He weighed five pounds one ounce, was 18 inches long and has bright blue eyes and auburn hair. His proud parents are Katherine and Timothy Herrick of San Diego, California. Tommy’s grandparents are Susan and Neil Sloman, formerly of Our Town, who […]

Milly is a four year old Maltipoo. She is the princess of Liz and Perry Brandt’s household and loves to go to the Three Dog Bakery for a treat and toy! Also featured in the April 20th issue of The Independent  

Kobe, Shelby and Jack love posing for pictures. Wanda and Rob Allen absolutely adore their three American Eskimo dogs. The dogs are loyal Jayhawks and can boast that the late Phog Allen is their great-grandfather. Rock Chalk! Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent Kobe, Shelby and Jack  

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Moore III of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy Marie Moore, to Joseph Vincent Keltz, Jr., the son of  Cecelia Ricciardi of Mendham, New Jersey, and Mr. Joseph Vincent Keltz of Anaheim Hills, California. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert E. Ring […]

A blue bundle of joy named Patrick Michael Pearce arrived on January 10th. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 20 inches long. His proud parents are Michaela and Patrick A. Pearce, Jr., of Leawood. Grandparents Peggy and Jack C. Bondon of Loch Lloyd, Missouri, and Jessie Pearce of Our Town are thrilled with this […]

Blair Channing Lawrence and Thornton Truss Tyson were married on June 16th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson Lawrence of Mission Hills. Her groom is the son of Mr. Daniel Paul Tyson of Our Town and Mrs. James Michael Hudnall of Oklahoma City. The evening […]

David Riffel and his friends on assignment photographing his niece’s wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent    

Howard Potato and his owner, Peter Dunn, enjoy spending summer days in the backyard. It’s a dogs life! Also featured in the March 23rd issue                   

Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Planer, Jr., of Rumson, New Jersey, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerry Christine Planer, to Robert Vanneman Spake, Jr., the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Vanneman Spake of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William John Sliney and […]

Mr. and Mrs. Rick J. Hoffman of Olathe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne Hoffman, to Kyle Richard Hummer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hummer of Savannah, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Anderson of Mission and the late Mr. and […]

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Alan Hollabaugh of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Anne Hollabaugh, to Ryan Wallace Bogert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randal Wallace Bogert of Cambridge, Maryland. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. George C. Breidenbach of Belleville, Illinois, and the late Mr. Breidenbach […]