Gerald “Jerry” Wallace Freels of Independence, Mo, passed away July 10, 2016 at the age of 85.  Jerry served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and later retired from General Motors, Leeds Plant in 1991. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Raynal Marie Freels, his daughter Jeri Lee Grove, sons Kirk…

Mary Rose Tralle, 89, Raytown, Mo passed away July 20, 2016. Mary was born and raised in West Virginia. 1 of 8 siblings reared by Lee and Lillie Davidson. Later migrated to Kansas City Missouri area to become a telephone receptionist operator with Southwestern Bell and Skelly Oil. In 1957, she met and married Tom. Mary…

Krystle Ann “Rose” Logston July 13, 1985 – July 14, 2016 Krystle Logston, age 31, passed away on July 14, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 13, 1985 in Independence, MO to Todd and Susie Rose.  She was the oldest of two children.  She was a graduate of Oak Grove…

Linda Lee Kinney, 69, of Columbia, passed away, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home.  She donated her body to the University of Missouri Gift of Body program and there will be no services.  Linda is survived by her husband of 36 years, James Kinney, one son, Erik (Robyn) King, her grandchildren, Tyler and Charley…

Trison Lee combs Wild, age 7 months, passed peacefully in his parents arms at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 10, 2016. Trison defied the odds and after a 4 month battle he joins his twin brother, Byson Lee Combs, and sister Nova Rain in the arms of Jesus. Trison is the…

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…