Harold D Wells, 64, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012.  Harold was a gradate of William Chrisman High School and served in the United States Navy.  His passions in life were music and cars.  He was a loving father and grandfather.  Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Juanita Wells;…

James Couch, 78, Independence, MO passed away October 4, 2012. Military graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

James Stratton, 69, Maysville, passed away October 4, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Stratton; step-children, Bob and Shirley Griffin, Vicki Griffin, Ron Griffin; brothers, Don and Jeanie Stratton, Calvin and Bonnie Stratton; sisters, Pat and Gary Eaton, Joyce and Herb Martin, Wilma and Allen Minkler; mother in law, Maxine Kubin; and granddaughter, Strausie. Services are…

Lila Lee Shippy, 55, Raytown, MO passed away October 2, 2012 at her home in Raytown.  Lila was born June 1, 1957 in Beaufort, SC to Ray and Daisy Miller.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her. Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Katherine M. Clampett, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away October 1, 2012 at Cherry Hills Community and Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City, MO.  Katherine was born February 22, 1962 in Paget, Bermuda to Leslie and Carole Johnson.  Katherine will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Patricia Spurlin, 77, Independence, passed away October 1, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab Center, in Pleasant Hill, MO. Cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time.

Ronald O. Doss, 55, Drexel, MO passed away October 27, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He attended high school at KC North before joining the Marine Corp.  He served from October 1976 to October 1979 and then from March 1980 to September 1982. Ronald in survived by his immediate family:…

  Kenneth “John” Hanson, 65, formerly of Marshall, died Monday October 29, 2012, in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund. Born October 9, 1947,…

Clara Jo Reed, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away October 26, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 6-7:30 PM, Friday, November 2, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, MO.  Clara was born June 19, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. She…

Honora Todd, 93, Kansas City, MO went to be with The Lord on Oct. 24, 2012 at Garden Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Kansas City following a long illness.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at St. Matthew The Apostle Catholic Church, 8001 Longview Road, Kansas…

Harold Eugene Heironimus, 83, Greeley, KS passed away September 26, 2012.  He was born July 17, 1929 in Hutchison, KS to George and Mildred Heironimus.  Harold received his bachelors degree and was an Electrical Engineer.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

David Ralston, 57, Kansas City, MO, passed away September 27, 2012, at home. David was born February 1, 1955, in Boliver, MO to Harvy and Wilma Ralston.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Cheryl Hamilton, 62, Lawson, MO, passed away September 25, 2012. A Rosary will be at 11 a.m. and a 1-hour visitation will follow on Friday, September 28th at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO.

Lenord Coleman, 60, Kansas City, MO passed away September 19, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  Lenord was born February 26, 1952 in Desha County, AR.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Charles Carrolton Bourgart, Jr., 83, Blue Springs, MO passed away September 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Independence,  MO.  Charles was born April 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Charles, Sr. and Evelyn Bourgart.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him. Services have not been…

James J. Walls, 75, Raytown, MO passed away September 20, 2012 at his home.  James was born February 10, 1937 in Dexter, MO to Everett and Rue Walls.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Clarence William Couzens, 78, Raytown, MO passed away October 21, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 10AM-12PM, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133 Clarence was born October 13, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He served in the Navy starting April 29, 1957 until he…