Carl E. Hall, 92, Kansas City, MO passed away August 22, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House.  Carl was born January 10, 1920 in Dormas, MO to Frank and Pearl Hall.  He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, his family and his friends.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Susan Ann Dark, 66, Pleasant Hill, MO passed away August 22, 2012 at Village House in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Susan was born July 5, 1946 in Kansas City,  MO to Eberhart and Elaine Fischer.  She was a very beautiful, artistic woman.  She loved her garden and decorating.  Susan was an awesome chef and baker who…

Patrick Harrison, Independence, MO passed away August 21, 2012 in Independence.  Patrick will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is unavailable at this time.

John D. “Big Johnny” Martin, 74, passed away August 20, 2012. Private services will be held. Friends may visit the family at the home on August 25, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Edward L. Dennis, age 85, passed away Friday August 17th at the VA Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1927 to Pierce I Dennis and Lucinda Lewis-Dennis in TopekaEdward L. Dennis, age 85, passed away Friday August 17th at the VA Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1927 to Pierce I Dennis and…

Robert Norris, 64, Kansas City, MO passed away August 14, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City.  Robert was born December 28, 2012 in Lyons, KS to John and LaVon Norris.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is unavailable at…

Mark Lee Lockard, 48, Kansas City, Mo., passed away August 16, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Mark was born August 21, 1963, in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong resident of KC and joined the Army out of high…

Franklin D Taylor, age 79, of New Bloomfield, MO, passed away on August 25, 2012 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1932, in Belle, MO.  He was married on January 16, 1965 to Margaret Turner, who survives at the home. Other surviving loved ones include daughter Connie Taylor of Memphis, TN; daughter…

Lynn Woodruff, nee Cheryl Lynn Andrews, was born on June 5, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Alice Mae Sherrill and Dickey Dale Andrews. Lynn died peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday. August 18, 2012, at Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo., from lymphoma, a form of blood cancer. A celebration of her life was held at Woods…

Richard “Richie” Fallon, formerly of Cambridge, Ma. died August 16th. Richie passed away peacefully at his home in Missouri. Richie is survived by his sons: Richard Jr., Dennis, Donald and Mark. He has 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Margaret “Peggy” Sjostedt of Naples Fl., Eleanor Toner of Somerville, Ma.,…

James David Kivett, 48, Independence, MO passed away August 6, 2012 at Highland Nursing & Rehab Center in Kansas City, MO.  James was born January 28, 1964 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Judith Kivett.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Services are pending at this time.

Willa Jo (Wilson) Shreve, 48, passed away Fri., Aug. 3, 2012, at North Kansas City Hospital. Willa was born Nov. 17, 1963, in Kansas City, KS. She was co- owner Mama Boots Preschool, serving children for over 30 years. Willa is survived by her husband of 20 years, John, and her children Aubrey and John…

Linda Hedges was born January 6, 1947 in Independence Missouri. She was born to Larena (Bateman, Hedges) Donnell and William Hedges of Indep. MO. She grew up at Higginsville State School, and later lived at a group home on N. River in Independence, MO.  She lived with her Aunt Viola Bateman, a retired nurse from the Independence Sanitarium…

Diane L. Drury, 50, Lenexa, KS passed away August 21, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 5-7 PM, Friday, August 24, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Diane was born March 8, 1962…

Phillip B. “Arkie” Chandler, Sr., 84, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Aug. 20, 2012. He was born in Fayetteville, AR, on Jan. 4, 1928, and married Norma Jane Chandler on Sept. 10, 1950. Phil was a veteran of the US Navy and loved spending time with his cows at his farm in Tiffin,…

Leroy Speer, 63, Savannah, passed away peacefully Monday, August 6, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 3, 1949 in St. Joseph, one of ten children of Frank and Dorothy Speer.  Upon graduating from Central High School, he joined the Army, where he…

Lois Erickson, 87, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 3, 2012. Daughter, Karen Renfro (Douglas), son, Kurt Erickson (Ann), three grandsons and three great granddaughters survive Lois. Husband, Stanley P. Erickson preceded her in death.  Cremation, no services have been planned at this time.