Bruce Smith Stafford, 86 of Columbia, died Thursday September 10, 2012 at Boone Landing.  Cremation has taken place and private services were held.  Bruce was born in Syracuse, NY on October 25, 1925 to the late Smith and Evah (Chase) Stafford.  His wife Ardell and two daughters Carol Walsack and Chris Root survive him.

Kenneth E. Cooper was born February 12, 1946 to Corrine Cooper Paige and Herbert Paige Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. His Parents and beloved Aunt Bess (Ora Paige) preceded him in death. Kenneth was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. In 1963, Kenneth joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged…

Doris E. Pyle, 80, of Shawnee, KS, died August 30, 2012, peacefully with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, and sons, Bruce and Charles. She leaves behind her daughter, Jane, beloved grandson, Sam, and friend, Norman. Jane would like to thank KC Hospice, her KU family, and friends for their…

William ‘Bill’ Barnett, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away Aug. 27, 2012. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Bill was born Oct. 18, 1927 in Kansas…

AJ (Alan) Worsfold, 58, Overland Park, KS died peacefully at his home Wednesday, September 12, 2012 after a long illness with cancer.  Visitation will be held 1-2PM, Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Heritage United Methodist Church, 12850 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS.  Funeral services will follow at 2PM at the church. AJ graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a…

Sigrid Jan Larson, 75, Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on September 4, 2012.   Sigrid was born November 20, 1936 in Belleville, KS to Marvin and Josephine Larson.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and host of friends.   Memorial services will be planned for a later date.  For more service information…

Ron Urton, 65, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sept. 2, 2012, at his home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Mon., Sept. 10, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Ron was born Nov. 23, 1946, in rural…

Maria Mysell, 93, Oak Grove, MO passed away September 1, 2012 at Oak Grove Nursing Home.  Maria was born April 21, 1919 in Bayonne, NJ to Michael and Anastasia Hrynko.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation has taken place.  Services will be planned for a future date.

Michael Vanderver Quinley, 51, of St. Joseph, previously of Grinnell, Iowa, died September 1, 2012.  Michael was born April 27, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo., to Forrest and Cleo Quinley.  He grew up in McPherson, Kan., with his extended family, the Pollmans and Carlsons, and best friend, Dauber Milleson.  He was married to Connie Brown…

James M Martin, 71 , Lake Winnebago Mo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sept.10, 2012. He was born May 28th 1941 in Denison, TX to James & Mildred Martin. Visitation 6-7 pm, services at 7 pm, Monday, September 17th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown. He was baptized one…

James D. “Jim” Danner, 62, of Holden, MO, passed away September 8, 2012.  Jim was born on October 7, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of James and Wilma (Dutcher) Danner.  He is survived by his companion Shelley Hallum, and her son Tyler Hallum, of the home.  He is also survived by his daughter…

Beverly Coram of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday morning Sept. 8, 2012 at the age of 64. Beverly was born July 20, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo to Bernie Sr. and Betty Pennington.  Beverly graduated from Grandview High School in 1966. Beverly worked for many years as a shirt presser at the Wash House…

C. Wesley Peterson of Kansas City, KS was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, while being hospitalized at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Wes was born in Lincoln, NE on February 26, 1947. 1 Corinthians 13:13 reads, “And now these three remain:  faith, hope and love.  But the greatest…

Thomas Wayne Arlund, 69, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at home after a long illness. He was born October 26, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Carl J. and Edith K. (Fogel). He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1960. He was a Sales Representative for Millbrook Distribution, retiring in 2005. He is…

Dwayne Johnson, 54, Independence, MO passed away September 4, 2012.  Memorial services weill be held 11 am Saturday, September 8, 2012 12 Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  A visitation will be held 11am-12PM prior to the memorial services at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Mr. Johson was born November…

Florine “Flo” Lightfoot, 87, of Lake Waukomis, MO passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 3rd. Flo went to join her beloved husband, Dick (Not Bad For A Friday) of 58 years. Dick and Florine have owned and operated Lightfoot Photography since 1965. She is survived by her son,…