George W.Culpepper, 71, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 4, 2012 at his home in Lee’s Summit.  George was born April 5, 1930 in Cradock Port, VA to George and Emma Culpepper.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

In Loving Memory of William Miles Crook.  “Bill” was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 1, 1928.  He lived at Carmel Hills Living Center in Independence, MO until his death on January 18, 2012.  Bill loved to fish and work puzzles.  He also loved people and his work as a Charter Bus Driver for many…

Frank “Rusty” Huntington Woodbury IV, 67, of Shawnee, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Debbie by his side, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Frank was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Nov. 15, 1944, to Mary Ruth (Leekley) Woodbury and Frank Huntington Woodbury III. Frank grew up in Prairie Village, Kan., graduated from…

Gene Robert Brownfield, Sr, AKA Jesse James, age 71, Kansas City, MO passed away January 1, 2012. Services are being planned and will be announced at a later date.

Douglas A. Garrett, 47, Raytown, MO passed away December 23, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Raytown.  Douglas was born March 20, 1964.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Mildred Kuckuk, 97, Kansas City, MO passed away December 30, 2011 at The Summit Nursing Center in Kansas City.  Mildred was born March 24, 1914.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Private burial will take place Friday, January 20, 2012.  

Jerry M. Turner, 55, Raytown, MO passed away December 26, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Jerry was born December 26, 1956 in Independence, MO to Jerry, Sr. and Martha Turner.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  A visitation will be held at Heartland Cremation…

Robert A. Potter, age 82, passed away December 30, 2011 surrounded by loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, minister, and friend to many. Bob was a talented man, who held many different positions throughout his life including: caring for the Adam’s Dairy six-pony hitch, serving in the Air Force, owner/operator of…

Billy Gatwood, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away December 30, 2011.  He was born April 23, 1961 in Jay, Florida to Bill and Betty Gatwood.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Thomas Crowley born in Kansas City Mo on July 11 of 1944 to Ruth & Ted Crowley.  Tom was one of four children, his twin Ted Crowley of Liberty, Mary Ann Britz of Birmingham Mo & Gerald of Kansas City Mo. Tom was preceded in death by his father Ted Crowley and his step father Ray Lingerfelt,…

JOHN CALVIN TURNER John Calvin Turner of Overland Park, KS died January 11, 2012 after a long illness. He was born March 19, 1931 in Aurora, MO to Everett & Marie Turner.  John moved to Kansas City when he was a young boy and was a graduate of Westport High School.  He served in the…

Virginia  A Lea, 75, Independence MO passed away January 11th, 2012 at North Care Hospice House from complications of COPD. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and her greatest inspiration was writing. Virginia is survived by daughter Deborah and husband Barry Lowther, Granddaughter Tina and husband Mike Brough, Great grand children Chelsea, Cadence,…

Frank Ruiz, 86, of Independence, Mo., passed away January 10, 2012.  He is survived by his daughter and three grandchildren.  Frank was born July 11, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank A. and Amelia Ruiz.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.

SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/andrewdloos/Downloads/WALLACE.doc WALLACE “WALLY” SCHWARTZ Wallace “Wally” Schwartz, 78, Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 7, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a stroke. Veterans services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.Wally began his career as a school teacher and coach in the Kansas City,…

Veldarene J. Gann, 85, Independence, MO passed away January 10, 2012.  Visitation will be held 1-2:00 PM, Friday, January 13, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00PM.  Burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.  Veldarene was born June 2, 1926 in Buffalo, MO.  She was a bus driver for the…

JERRY MICHAEL TURNER Jerry Michael Turner, resident of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on his birthday, December 26, 2011, at the age of 55. Known to his friends and family as “Mike”, he grew up in Independence and Raytown. In his youth, his hobbies included motocross racing, hill climbs and all things Mopar. He was a skillful…

Sharolyn Charles was born on May 16, 1957 to Shirley Brooks and Charles Brooks, Sr. Both parents preceded her in passing. She fell in love at the age of 11 with Calvert Charles, Sr., who became her husband at the age of 20, with him he brought a son, Calvert Charles, Jr. Her husband and…

Paul David Dieckman, Sr. passed away peacefully in his residence at Heartland Assisted Living in Shawnee, KS on December 29, 2011. He was 86 years old born February 21, 1924 in Tamalco Ill. to John and Ella (Whitford) Dieckman. He was preceded in death by his brother Don and Sister Irma Mikson, his first wife…

Jacquelyn K. Noblitt, 69, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Dec. 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Dion and Shawn. Friends may gather at 1 p.m. to celebrate Jacquie’s life, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1400 Sheley Rd., Independence,…

Mr. Ambrose Nelson LeBeau, age 85 years, died Monday January 9, 2012 at St. Mary’s Health Center.  There will be a funeral mass at 11:00 A.M. at St Stanislaus Church in Wardsville, MO on Thursday January 12, 2012 with Father Gregg officiating.  Military Honors will follow the funeral at the church.  Ambrose was born January…