Don R. Ward, 91, Kansas City, Mo passed away August 1, 2016 at his home. Don was born March 5, 1925 in Leavenworth, Ks to Charles and Myrtle Ward. He served 3 years and 2 months in the US Navy and spent time in the Pacific during the second World War. He leaves behind a…

Roderic Wayne Farmer, age 56 years, of Henley, MO., passed with peace and grace on August 27, 2016. Rod spent his final days with his family at his side. Rod now sits at our Father’s table with his predeceased brother James Lee Farmer, 2007. Rod is survived by his loving parents LeeRoy and Mable Farmer…

Spencer “Spence” Edward Turner, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died peacefully at home in the company of his family on Aug. 26, 2016. Arrangements are as follows: The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Sept. 2 at the Missouri United Methodist Church. Memorial Services will be held…

Melanie Diane (May) Holmes, 38 of Kansas City, MO unexpectedly passed away at her home on August 25, 2016.  She was born in Kansas City, MO on March 15, 1978 to Mark and Deborah May.  Melanie graduated from Blue Springs South High School in 1995 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in History…

 Leigh Phillips,62, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at home August 20, 2016. She was born August 30, 1953 in Kansas City to Eugene Snider and Patricia (Rose) Snider. She was a lifelong area resident. Leigh attended Ruskin High school, Sanford-Brown College, and the University of Central Missouri, earning her Bachelor of Science in…

Robert E. Chrisman “Red-Eye Bob,” 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away August 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace & Bertha Chrisman, wife Judy and son Curtis. He is survived by his son Daniel Chrisman, daughter Rachel Chrisman, grandsons Jacob Chrisman (Raven Horn) and Cody Phillips, great granddaughters Layla and Liliana…

Michael “Mike” Oliver Peplow, age 58, passed from this earthly existence in the early morning of Thursday August 18th, 2016 at the University Hospital after a brave battle with an unexpected cascade of serious health issues and sepsis. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1 at the…

Mary Irene Van Becelaere, 24, Independence, Missouri passed away August 15, 2016.  A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2106 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri with a Rosary at 7:30 PM.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at…

Alpha Jo Morgan Cheever, 85, of Independence, Missouri passed away August 10, 2016 at her home. She had been in declining health for several months. Alpha Jo was born March 10, 1931 in Hollis, Oklahoma. In 1946 her parents Arthur Wayne and Hallie Nelson and family moved to Sylvia, Kansas where she graduated from high…

Raymond Lee DeFreece, 65, of Raytown, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at the University of Kansas Hospital as the result of complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at the time of passing. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wednesday, August…

Barbara Jean Eagan(Bryant) born February 3, 1946 in Houston TX, passed away August 12,2016 in Kansas City,Missouri. She spent most of her life as a servant in many ways, and in the last years of her life she shared the gospel and His amazing love with hugs, prayers, and in so many other ways. She…

  James “Jim” L. Terry, 71, of Independence, MO passed away on August 12, 2016 at his residence.   Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm on August 16, 2016 at 3708 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence MO, 64052. Mr. Terry was born September 17, 1945  in Earle, Arkansas.  Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.…

Gilbert F Heckel, 90 of Columbia died peacefully, August 7, 2016. A small, private family memorial was held August 11th. He is survived by his wife Amelia, daughter Joanne and sons William and Gilbert Jr. He also left behind his grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Theresa, Melanie, Brianna and Abigail as well as seven great grandchildren.

Johnny Lee Willis, 64, of Olathe, KS passed away August 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, August 15th at New Life Family Church, 4835 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Johnny was born on March…

Michael Frost, 68, of Columbia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 15, 2016 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 home.

Brenda Jane Rhodes, 55, of Kansas City, Missouri passed peacefully in her home on August 7, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 11am, Monday, August 15, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service beginning at 10am. Ms. Rhodes was born March 12, 1961 in Independence, Missouri. Ms.…

Mitchell Gregg Slobin was born May 10, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away at home in Kansas City, MO on July 8, 2016. He is predeceased by his mother, Carole Komito Slobin, formerly of Las Vegas, NV.  Mitchell is survived by his father, Martin Slobin of Kansas City, MO; son, Ian Slobin of…

Jan Yates, 90, passed away on Monday, August 8, as a result of congenital heart failure. Both of her daughters were with her. The memorial service will be at the Epple Chapel at Lenoir Community Center, Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, August 20, at 4:00 PM. Jan was born in Lawrence, Kansas on September 21, 1925.…

Michael Arthell Davis age 64, eldest son of the late Dallas and Viola Davis of Auxvasse, MO passed away on August 8, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday August 13 at 11:00 a.m. Richland Baptist Church 5301 County Road 220 Kingdom City, MO 65262. A private burial will be held at a later…

Kaye Evelyn Wade was born on January 24th, 1949 and passed from this life on August 5th, 2016. Kaye was born in Deridder, La to Helen and Sidney Boitnott. She lived in the Deridder area until age 39 when she moved with her husband, Gregg to Missouri, where she lived the remainder of her life.…