Betty M. Duguid, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away September 3, 2016.  A visitation will be held 9:30 – 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Woods Chapel Church United Methodist, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM.  Graveside services will be held 12:30PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Nortonville Cemetery, Nortonville,…

Melvin L. Gates, 79, of Grandview, Missouri passed away August 31, 2016. Mass services will be held at 10AM, Friday, September 9th, 2016 at Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7023 W 71st St Overland Park, Kansas 66204. Visitation will be held 9:30AM, September 9th, 2016, at Queen of the Holy Rosary. Mr. Gates was born…

Barbara Jean Abernathy, 78, of Columbia passed away September 2, 2016.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Barbara was born on March 29, 1938 to Leroy and Fern Slee.  Barbara spent many years of her life as a guidance counselor at RBHS, actively working with the Boy Scouts with her husband…

Alta (Fish) Gunter, 56, of Buckner, Missouri passed away August 26, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mrs. Gunter was born August 12, 1960 in Oroville, California. Alta lived life one day at a time enjoying every day like it was her last. She enjoyed morel mushroom hunting, four wheeling, and spending time with her…

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…