Herbert A “Herb” Willis, 80 of Jefferson City, MO went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2015 with his wife by his side, at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he spent the past year. Herb was born February 9, 1935 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of the late…

Betty Jean Shrader was born on September 29th, 1925 to Vivian and Vernon VanCamp in Iola Kansas.  Jean attended Peru State Teachers College in Nebraska and earned a master’s degree.  She married Donald Wesley Shrader on December 26th, 1946. They had three children; Donald Wesley Jr., Becky Vee, and Steven Eugene.  Jean and Wes eventually…

Matthew A. Meirath, 51, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away December 21, 2015. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Traci and 3 children; Amanda (25), Shane (23) and Brianna (9), two sisters; Geralyn Cerveny and Beth Meirath, a brother Mark Meirath. He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Wayne Meirath, and…

Luther “Earnie” Holland, Jr. Our friend, husband, son and brother was born January 15, 1957.  He left us December 18th, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends, at his bedside, at KC Hospice House. As an auto mechanic he worked on thousands of cars during his career. Along with being an avid woodworker and Eagle Scout…

Mark Alan Shapiro, 55, Kansas City, Missouri passed away, surrounded by his family, December 22, 2015. He was the only child of Maurice and Carol Shapiro was born February 9, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri.  The father of Damon Alan Shapiro and Kasey Ann King.  Mark graduated from Raytown South High School.  His favorite interests…

Anselmo Avitia Leal, 94, Kansas City, Missouri passed away December 22, 2015.  No Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Anselmo was born April 21, 1921 in San Marco, Texas to Joseph & Gertrude (Chicon) Leal. He served the US Army in France and England during World War II.  Anselmo graduated from Gradwohl…

Kevin “Scott” Latham 51, of Barnett lost his battle with cancer Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born May 10, 1964 in St Louis, Mo, son of Eva Louise Latham and married to his long time best friend Angela Walker on February 14, 2001 Scott was a…

Daytonia Lytle, 53, of Mexico, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at University Hospital in Columbia. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Centralia Union Hall. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Hall. Daytonia is survived by her father, Leroy Sexton…

Doris Pauline Giarratano, 84, of Lake Winnebago, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2015.  She was the daughter of James Edwin and Elizabeth Harris of Kansas City, Missouri.  She had a fantastic sense of humor and a passion for ballroom dancing.  She enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends and was always there…

Betty M. Hicks, 91, of Kansas City, Mo, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015. Visitation will be held a Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 0n Saturday, December 19, 2015. Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Betty lived her life loving her…

Candace Lynn Hawkes 55 of Columbia, died at her home on Wednesday December 9, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2015 at New Life Christian Church, 1300 Blue Ridge Blvd., Columbia, MO 65202. Candace was born November 11, 1960 in Boonville to Leonard and Marsha Hawkes She decided…

Carl M. Harris, 52, Houston, Texas passed away December 9, 2015.  He was born December 27, 1962 in Houston, Texas.  Carl will be remembered for his big heart, his service to The Lord and his loyalty to his family and friends.  He was loved by many, many people.  Carl had a passion for golf and…

L. Thomas “Tom” Tholl, 63, Raytown, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015.  A visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Friday, December 11, 2015 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  A mass will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic…