Larry E. Foust, 61, a truck driver, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.  Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, Mo. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Pierce City.

Ethel Donaldson, 82, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 18, 2012. Ethel will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date.

William James Mott, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away March 17, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  Mr. Mott was born June 5, 1926 in Wellington, KS to William and Carrie Mott.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Norma Shirley Barton, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away March 16, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Norma was born November 6, 1930 in Salt Lake City, UT to James and Lillie Barton.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

James Robert Skaggs, beloved son to Shelley and Michael Skaggs, passed away March 8, 2012.  He will be lovingly missed by his entire family and host of friends.  A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 30, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO at 2:00 pm.

Sara Jane Carlton, 74, Gower, MO passed away March 15, 2012 at Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO.  She was born February 27, 1938 in Danville, IL to Woodrow Lawrence and Elizabeth Jane Wilson.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Jack Terry Johnson, 69, Blue Springs, MO passed away March 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs.  Jack was born September 28, 1942 in Long Beach, CA to Terry and Maxcine Johnson.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Military graveside services will be held March 29, 2012 at…

Toni Sulzen, 75, Kansas City, MO passed away March 29, 2012 at The Kansas City Hospice House. There will be a visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO, from 10-11 AM on Wed. April 4, 2012, with the Rosary at 10:30 AM, and a Mass at 11…

Carla R. Smith, 67, Independence, MO passed away March 12, 2012 at her home in Independence.  Carla was born May 21, 1944 in Shawnee, KS to Carl and Clairissa Wing.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Services have not been planned at this time.

John J. Firuccia, 75, Grandview, MO passed away March 10, 2012.  He was born September 7, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to John and Concetta Firuccia.  John will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service info is unavailable at this time.

BOBBY GENE FORD 5/31/1927 – 3/26/2012 Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  As a Navy man he served in World War II on the USS Copahee—after which, he was married to Kathryn Phillips.  A marriage that extended over 52 years.  Throughout his life, Bobby NEVER met a stranger, loved riding horses, flying…

Gary Barnes, born October 18, 1939, the son of Dale and Mary Barnes, passed away March 23, 2012.  He is survived by his wife, Donna; one son, Rick Barnes of Hammond, IN; three daughters, Gina Hauer and Lisa Raynolds of Kansas City, MO, and Amy Jones of Overland Park, KS; and brother, Bob Barnes of…

 Patrica Rae Barnes was born October 21st 1936 in Kansas City,Missouri, to George and Lola Barnes. She passed away on March 18th 2012 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, due to complications from pneumonia. Pat lived in Kansas City all her life,residing in North Kansas City for the last 29 years.  In October of 1954, she married…

Karen Joan Hannah, 70, of Columbia passed away March 20, 2012.  Karen was born in Berwyn, Illinois on December 12, 1941 to Clarence and Catherine (Loekle) VanderMolen.  No services will be held.  Survivors include her son, Lee Hannah (April), her daughter, Kathy Purdy (Bill), her sister, Betty McKenna (Steve), as well as two nieces; Jennifer…

RAYMOND L. VIANA Raymond Louis Viana, 54, Independence, MO passed away March 14, 2012.  Mr. Viana was born March 9, 1958 in Manhattan, NY. He was employed by Correct Care Solutions in Lansing, KS, and previously KU Medical Center for many years.  Raymond enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He especially enjoyed watching his children play sports. …

James Robert Swain, III, 53, Kansas City, MO passed away March 15, 2012.  A visitation will be held Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm, with a memorial service at 7:00 pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO.  Mr. Swain was born April 17, 1958 in Zeist, Holland.  He…

Harold Shipman, 70, Odessa, MO, passed away March 17, 2012 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Harriet, his 2 children; Kevin and Suzanne Shipman, and Tracy and Todd Ferguson, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 10 siblings and a host of extended family and friends. Cremation.…

Lowell M. Brown, 66, Raytown, MO passed away March 14, 2012.  Military burial will take place March 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.  Mr. Brown was born March 13, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Everett and Oleta Brown.  He is survived by his wife, Banita Brown; daughter and…