Deborah Patterson, 62, of Columbia passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home after fighting cancer for 20 years. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Parkade Baptist Church 2102 N Garth, Columbia, MO 65202. Placement of her cremains will be held later…

Katherine “Kathy” Elaine Erwin Byrnes, 61, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family on January 24, 2017. A visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 pm followed by a memorial mass at 3:00 pm at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, Kansas on January 29, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions…

Glenn Allen Staggs, Sr., 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2017 at his home from cancer. Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be held Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Staggs was…

John “Jack” O’Brien, 78, of Raytown, Missouri passed away January 20, 2017. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00PM – 5:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. O’Brien was born to John & Grace O’Brien of Kansas City, Missouri on May 22, 1938. John and Sandra were…

Peggy Wilson, 81, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, January 30th, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Burial in Mt. Washington…

Ms. Carolyn S. Richardson age 76 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Sunday, January 22, 2017. Carolyn was born April 9, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Mo., the daughter of Glen and Pauline (Berry) Richardson. Survivors include: three children, Greg Langendoerfer and his wife Tracey of Toas, Mo., Tracy Henson and her husband Greg of Brazito,…

Margaret D Jones, 92, Independence, Missouri passed away Friday, January 20, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:30 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, Missouri.  A Prayer Service will follow at 11:oo AM at Nativity of Mary.  Burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Margaret was born April…

Roland Leroy Johnson, 91, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, January 17th with his wife by his side, at Kingswood Senior Health Care Facility.  A memorial gathering will be held 11:00 – 1:00 PM, Saturday February 18, 2017 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, Missouri.…

Richard Dean Wilson, Jr. Sunrise September 24, 1948 – Sunset January 09, 2017 Richard attended and completed school at Central High in Kansas City, Missouri. He began working a various jobs then settled at KU in the dietary field. Richard had the biggest heart, he enjoyed his family, and was loved by many people. In…

Patricia Ann Dodson, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2017 at home with family at her bedside.  Mrs. Dodson was born October 24, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, and friends whose tender heart and caring ways will be sorely missed. She…

Margaret Jacobs, 86, Independence, Missouri passed away January 18, 2017.  A Celebration of her Life services  will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Liberty Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Southview Dr, Liberty, Missouri 64068. Margaret was born July 10, 1930.  She will be remembered for her unselfishness and generosity.  Margaret loved her church…

Gary Wayne Wilson, age 67, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 12th 2017, from health issues related to his battle with Cancer. There will be a Life Celebration on Thursday, January 19th 2017 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Gathering and Visitation for immediate Family will…

Gary “Wayne” Thompson, 69, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 16th, 2017 at St. Lukes East, from pancreatic cancer.  A memorial gathering will be held 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.   Wayne was born on May 19th, 1947 in Mexico, Missouri.…

Charlene Sue Gillette, 69, Independence, Missouri passed away January 17, 2017.  A memorial gathering will be held 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Charlene was born May 8, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Orville & Sarah Fultz.  She was…

Diana Lynn Courtney, 59, Independence, Mo passed away January 13, 2017. A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017, followed by a memorial service at 3 pm, at Blue Springs Christian Church, 7920 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, Mo 64014. Dave Ferneau will officiate. In lieu of flowers and…

Marcelene Faye (Werst) Bruns, 87, of Nevada, Missouri passed away on January 14, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Community of Christ Church, North Elm & East Allison St, Nevada, MO 64772 on Wednesday, January 18, at 1:00 pm. Marcelene was born 7-5-29 in McGrath, Minnesota. She owned and operated Betty’s Beauty Shop…

Frank Darell Bratcher, age 94, passed away on January 12, 2017.  He was born on November 13, 1922 in Hamilton, Mo to Homer and Daisy Bratcher. Frank was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army as a medic in France and Germany.  Frank was an avid baseball fan, and a Kansas City Royals fan…

Thomas (Tom) Everett Gregg, 81, passed away peacefully at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, MO on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 616 Jackson Street in Columbia, Missouri on January 28 at 2 pm. Visitation is at 1 pm. Tom was born April 10, 1935, in…

Anne Kathleen Titus, 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 11, 2017 from cancer. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, Independence, Missouri (in the South meeting room) from 1:30PM to 3:00PM. Ms. Anne was born November 11, 1953 in Corona, California. She was…

Brandon Stone, 35, of Columbia passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral…