Colleen Sue Barnes, 79, ended her earthly journey and returned to her heavenly Father on July 16, 2016 after a battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Colleen was born in Marceline, Missouri to the late…

Connie Creel, 82, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away July 13, 2016 at Truman Medical Center, from Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held at St. Johns Frances Regis Church in Kansas City, Missouri on July 19, 2016 at 10:00AM.  Ms. Creel was born February 22, 1934 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. Survivors include two sons;…

Mary Alice McCray Bowser left this Earth on July 13, 2016 at the age of 44 in an automobile accident. She was born on August 13, 1971, to John and Cathy McCray of Millersburg, Missouri. She leaves behind her husband of fifteen years Randy Ray Bowser, two sons Lucas Wilson McCray (fiancé Miranda Beatty) and…

Myrna Leah French, of Spring Hill, KS, formerly of Gardner and Mulberry KS, left this world on July 5th, 2016, to be free of all suffering and fear, to spend eternity with Jesus and past loved ones. Born March 6th, 1938 in Kansas City, KS, to Harvey Gale and Olive Wickwire. Myrna worked as a…

Tamara “Tami” Jean McCall, 46, of Columbia passed away July 12, 2016. Tami was born on May 8, 1970 in Winterpark, FL.  An informal visitation will be held on Friday July 15, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. at Heartland Cremation; 616 Jackson Street, Columbia, MO. Survivors include her husband, Shannon McCall; two sons, Brice and Alex;…

      Lloyd Victor Campbell, 88, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Memorial gathering will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., with a tribute and veteran salute from 7:30-8, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Graveside services at Noon, Saturday, July 16, at Piedmont…

Jeffrey Lynne Leith, 61, of Columbia, died at his home on Friday, July 8, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Midway Locust Grove Cemetery, 2600 N. Locust Grove Church Rd., Columbia, MO 65202. Jeff was born on July 26, 1954 in Wyoming, NY to the late…

Norma Lou Robinson Lopez, 65, passed away on June 30th, 2016.  A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday, July 9th at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, MO.  Norma was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer Stage 4 a month ago, and fought a short but strong battle. Norma was born in Hays, Kansas…

Catherine Elaine Elliott (Cathy) of Overland Park, Kansas, was suddenly swept away from us and has been resting in the arms of Jesus since the early morning hours of June 28, 2016. She was born in Lockwood, Missouri, on August 25, 1950, to Linville Loren White and Ora Elizabeth Reynolds-White, who both preceded her in…

William ‘Bill’ Moss, 96, Kansas City, Mo, passed away June 30, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A celebration of his life will be held from 1-3 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. William was born February 20, 1920 in Carthage, Mo to Amos and Ila…

Lonnie J Thatcher, 76, Raytown, Missouri passed away June 23, 2016.  A visitation will be held 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Memorial services will follow at 10:00 AM.  Military graveside services will be held 1:30 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2016…

  James E King, 76, Independence, MO passed away June 26, 2016.  Visitation will be held 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, Saturday July 2, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM.  Burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.  Big Jim was born June 25, 1940 in Los Angles, CA.  He…

Evelyn Jean Allen, passed away June 27, 2016.  A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2016 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Missouri Funeral Care, Raytown, MO.  Burial will take place at Brooking Cemetery following services.  Jean was born Aug. 4, 1924 in Kansas City, MO.  She…

Walter Paul Beck was born on September 10, 1932 to Estella Delear Beck, at 619 West Lexington, Independence, Missouri. Sadly, his father, Walter Paul Beck (senior), a local attorney, died 6 months before Walter was born.  Walter was then lovingly raised by his mother and two older sisters, Annetta and Pauline.   Walter, named after his late…

Ellen L. Carter, 86, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away June 20, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Leavenworth. Mrs. Carter was born November 18, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was…

Flo Stephens, 78, Raytown, Mo passed away June 22, 2016. A celebration of life will be held 12-4 PM on Sat. June 25, at Wilbur Young Park, Shelter 1, 1200 Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs, Mo 64014.