Frances Lorene Gentry Turner 92, of Rocheport, passed away peacefully in her home on April 20th surrounded by her family and friends. Frances was born on January 4, 1924 in Boone County, to the late Charles and Brooksie James Gentry. Upon their early deaths she was raised by paternal grandparents Richard and Martha (Taylor) Gentry.  She…

Angela “Angie” Kay Randolph, 69, of Columbia, Missouri, went home with the Lord Saturday, April 16, 2016. Angie was born Angela Kay Ledbetter on November 27, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas the youngest child of Isaac Jerold and Loda (Spears) Ledbetter. A gathering to celebrate and commemorate her life will be held on May 14, at…

Rosie Casida, 77, of Paola, KS died April 17, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House.  Rosie was born December 11, 1938 to Henry and Mattie Kresin. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn and Ramona.  Please join her family and friends April 23rd at the Paola Senior Center from 4:00-6:00 PM for a celebration of…

Barbara White, 55, Independence, MO passed away April 11, 2016. Barbie was born August 2, 1960 in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, John King; mother, Martha Burton; step-father, William Burton. Survivors include her sister, Roberta Tyhurst & husband, Bruce; brother, James King & wife, Sue; sisters, Mary Guevara and…

Allan Lyle Best, 80, Raytown, Mo. passed away April 7th in his home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta I. (Proctor) Best; his five children, Michelle R. Grabiel and husband Carl, Timothy A. Best and wife Sherry, Mark R. Best and wife Candy, Juanita J. McGill, Mary K. Garrison and husband…

Helen Lula Martin, 65, passed away after fighting a long battle with diabetes, leukemia and terminal dementia on April 7, 2016.  A Celebration of her Life and memorial gathering will be held 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Helen was born July…

Timothy Paul Meador died peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, surrounded by his family, listening to Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. Born June 25th,1952 in Independence, MO, Tim graduated from Truman High School in 1970. He married Mary Elizabeth Quinn on March 11, 1978, and that New Year’s Eve they…

Larry Comstock, Sr., 76, of Boonville passed away April 7, 2016. Larry was born on November 28, 1939 in Armstrong, MO to Edward and Edith (Jones) Comstock. The family will receive friends on April 19, 2016 from 4-7pm at Olivet Christian Church in Columbia, MO. Survivors include three sons, two daughters and one brother. He…

Albert Joseph Walker Jr, 73, Blue Springs, Missouri passed away April 8, 2016 at Kansas City VA Medical Center. Visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM.  Military graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday,…

Donald Ray Perkins was the kind of hero with rough hands but a tender heart, the kind who raised children instead of hell, who said little and did much — and did it over and over. He was born May 3, 1935, to Clarence and Maurine Perkins of Columbia. The eldest of five brothers, he…

Harry Lee Johnson Jr., “Lee”, 47 of Eldon, Missouri passed away April 6, 2016.  Services arranged by Missouri Funeral Care facilityhttp://heartlandcremation.com On Tuesday April 12, 2016 friends and family may arrive as early as 12:00 noon to fellowship, share memories and photos – then a small salute ceremony will be held at1:00 p.m. at the gravesite in Brooking Cemetery 10004 E 53rd…

Mr. Mike Madsen, 67, Grandview, MO passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Liberty Street Community of Christ Church, 416 N. Liberty St. Independence, MO 64050. Mr. Mike proudly…

Thomas Allan Jones, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on April 3rd, 2016 at 2:05pm, from multiple myeloma. Visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, April 11, 2016 at Trinity Nazarene Church, Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 at the church. Military…

Alva Lee DeFreece, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away quietly, Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Alva Lee was born February 3rd, 1927 in his parent’s farmhouse in Cross Timbers, Hickory County, Missouri. He was the second of five children and the oldest son. Alva was called to military service…

Zackory Alan Nay, 19, of Basehor, Kansas passed away April 4, 2016.  A memorial gathering to celebrate Zack’s life will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri.  Zack will be greatly missed by his loving family and…