Mr.Antoine Rivet Gordon Sr was born January 6, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Theresa Ruth Lefebvre and James Huey Gordon Sr. Tony graduated from Ruskin High School in 1974 and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gordon, Sr; grandparents, Mildred and Adam Dale,…

Ardella James, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at her assisted living residence located in Leawood, KS. Ardella was born in Columbus, GA, to Young and Louanna Davis. She was united in marriage to Lee A. James, and to this union three children were born (Bruce, Michael and Robin). She…

Patricia “Pat” Louise Large, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Monday Dec. 15, 2014 at 12:40 a.m. She was born February 27, 1934 in El Dorado, KS. She is known by many from her work as a waitress at many Independence eateries including Jerry’s Restaurant, Englewood Café, Courthouse Exchange and Kross Lounge/Ernie’s Restaurant. She was…

Loretta McNally, 80, of Columbia passed away, Friday, December 12, 2014 at Parkside Manor.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,  Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Parkside Manor.  Loretta is survived by two daughters, Renee Dilleshaw and Michelle Randolph and her son Robert Dilleshaw as well as 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and…

Sheryl McGruder, 74, of Franklin, passed away at her home, Monday, December 15, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 22, 2014 at Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 407 East Spring St., Boonville, MO 65233.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  She…

William Eugene “Buddy” Dennis, of Brookfield, MO., formerly of Higbee, departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 20, 1943 at Mexico, MO., to William Marvin and Pearl Jessie Sanders Dennis.  Buddy grew up in the Laddonia-Mexico area and moved to…

   Ted L. Snively, 62, of Independence, Missouri, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the home, following a long illness.  He was born September 13, 1952, and was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Dora Snively, and brother, Kenton Snively.  He is survived by his wife, Vickie Snively, as well as his sister,…

Dale Hobart Cross born October 8, 1924 in Buffalo, MO, passed into the arms of our Lord on December 8, 2014 at the age of 90.  Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 PM Thursday, Dec 11 at Missouri Funeral Care, Raytown, MO.  Funeral service will be 11 AM Friday, Dec 12 at Raytown Christian Church with…

Rusty David Lasley Fisher, 45, of Hallsville passed away on December 7, 2014.  No services are scheduled.  Rusty was born on April 19, 1969 in Columbia, MO to Ronald and Betty (Breedlove) Fisher; and they survive.  Rusty is survived by his two children, Alec and Sky Fisher of Columbia; two brothers, James and Randall Fisher…

Jerry C. Barnes, 67, passed away December  5, 2014 in Independence, MO. Throughout his lifetime, Jerry called Jordan, AR and Independence, MO home. He was born at the family homestead in Iuka, AR (Jordan, AR) on April 23, 1947. He was raised by Verne and Ray Philpott and relocated to the Kansas City metropolitan area…

Glenda A. Howerton, 44, Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 30, 2014 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  A celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 6820 NE Cotter Ave. Kansas City, Missouri.  Ms. Howerton was born January 25, 1970 in St. Louis,…

(November 09, 1992-November 26, 2014) Samantha Lynn Smith, 22, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away November 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Koinonia Bible Church of Kansas City Mo. Samantha was born to the parents of…

  Gary David Jones, 62, of Columbia passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014. There will be a private family memorial gathering. Gary was born on February 26, 1952 in St. Louis to Jean Hooper and Don Reeds. Gary was in the Merchant Marines. He loved to travel and lived in a variety of places…

Elmer R. “Corky” Bergstrand, 75, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 25, 2014. He was the son of the late Elmer and Eleanor Bergstrand, born on March 16, 1939 in Aurora, IL.  He was a US Marine Reserve Veteran. Corky is survived by his loving children, Michael Bergstrand; Matthew Bergstrand; Kristin Stephens; and Elizabeth…

Stephen Thornton, 68, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away November 28, 2014 at his home. He was born July 28, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. He was a longtime resident of Lee’s Summit. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Shirley Ann Thornton and father Joseph Thornton. He is survived by his…

Sandra Miller, 68, of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2014 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at the East Side Baptist Church 19901 East 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057.  Sandra is survived by her daughters, Shelly Allen and Kristi Powell both of Columbia,…