Josephine (Jo) McGahan, born June 16, 1934, was welcomed home to God’s kingdom on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in her home.  She was born in Rome, New York in a small Italian neighborhood to Leonardo Romaniello and Carmela (Laguardia) Romaniello.  Jo had three sisters: Marie (Mame), Grace, and Carmiline (Carm).  She had four children: Robert…

Judy Ann Rogers born September 12, 1936 went to be with the Lord May 9, 2013.  She leaves her son Bill, Granddaughter Renee, Great-Granddaughters Hailey and Reanna and Great-Grandson Seth.  She also leaves her sister Elizabeth and brother-in-law Tom and step-dad Norb and many nieces and nephews and friends.  Visitation at 10:00, service 11:00, Monday May 13th, at Heartland…

Delores A. Brown-Acker, 87, Olathe, KS passed away May 7, 2013 at Royal Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center in Olathe.  She was born in Stroud, OK on March 13, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Virgil and Dolly Morelock.  A celebration to honor Delores’ life will be held at a later date.  She will…

  MARILYN A. WHITWORTH Marilyn A. Whitworth, 66, passed away at her daughter’s home with her children at her side on Saturday, May 4th to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.  A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 8th at 5:00 PM at Golden Oaks Apts. in the Community Center, 4303 N.…

Mary Ann Lagud, 76, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at her home, her resident of Grandview, Missouri for 49 years. She was born 11-21-1936 in Kansas City, Missouri daughter of Frank and Louise Sims.  Mary was preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Joe Lagud Jr., survived by her family and their…

Verlin Johnson Baxter 91 , known as “Johnny” to her friends and family passed away at her daughter’s home  with her daughters at her side on Saturday April 27, 2013. Johnny was born on May 22, 1921 in Storm Lake Iowa to Esther and Wilber Johnson. Johnny attended Storm Lake High School, Buena Vista College…

Don Burns, 84, KCMO, died April 21 after long illness. Service will be 1pm, Fri, April 26 at Gladstone Community Church, KCMO.  Don was born June 15, 1928 in Pratt, Kan. A passion for children, he was a pastor, teacher, principal, worked with troubled teens in Chicago & Hollywood; helped start over 125 Christian schools.…

Rowena Sue Smith, 74, of Columbia passed away April 20, 2013.  Rowena was born on June 15, 1938 in Maryville, MO to George and Ethel (Hull) Edwards.  Rowena is survived by her loving husband, Roger Smith, as well as many other friends and family members.

Judith Faye Ford, 68, Independence, MO passed away April 17, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Judith’s home. She is survived by one brother, William Hair; three sisters, Lynda Smith, Katie Thorburn and Peggy Ebeling;…

Wayne Richmond Hinton, Jr., 77 of Centertown, MO passed away April 19, 2013.  Wayne was born on January 9, 1936 to Wayne and Ellen (Erikson) Hinton.  Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Wynonia, as well as many loving friends and family members.

Edna Bessie Vinyard, 94, of Centralia passed away April 22, 2013.  Edna was born on March 14, 1919 in Fayette, MO to Forrest and Willela (Harris) Shields.  Edna will be missed by all of her friends and family members.

Cletus E Guthrie, 89, Independence, MO passed away April 20, 2013.  Visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 24, 2014 at Odessa Restoration Branch, Odessa, MO.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at Odessa Restoration Branch, Odessa, MO.  Burial in Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, MO. Mrs. Guthrie was born Cletus Evelyn Elliott…