Billy “B.P.” Bedell, 86, Bethany, MO passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on May 9, 2012.  Mr. Bedell was born to Effie Mae and Arthur Bedell on September 19, 1925. He was a retired Minister and President of International Missions For Jesus, Inc. He also was retired from the advertising business.   He was preceded…

Michelle Lanette Smith, 40, Kansas City, MO passed away May 8, 2012 in Kansas City.  Michelle was born September 17, 1971 in Kansas City, MO to James R. Smith and Glenda Infante.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Velma Ruth Reed, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 8, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.  Velma was born November 26, 1920 in Turlock, CA to Jacob and Mary Reed.    She will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.   Service information is…

Charlene Eyer, 78, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 7, 2012 at Jefferson Health Care in Lee’s Summit.  Charlene was born June 10, 1933 in Montgomery, IA to Worthley and Zella Jones.  Charlene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Steven Ray Carpenter, 56, Peculiar, MO passed away May 17, 2012 in Peculiar.  Steven was born July 28, 1955 in Harrisonville, MO to Harold and Velma Carpenter.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and everyone who knew and loved him.  Services are being planned at this time.  Information will be available at…

James A. Hanson, 69, Lenexa, KS passed away May 26, 2012 at Overland Park Nursing & Rehab in Overland Park, KS.  Jim was born October 28, 1942 in Billings, MT to David and Isabelle Hanson.  Jim will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is…

Seth Jacob Alley, 29, Hazelwood, MO passed away May 27, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.  Seth was born July 9, 1982 in Perry, Georgia to Daniel and Donna Alley.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Liz Taylor, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away May 23, 2012. Liz was born in Chicopee Falls, Mass., to Kostandino and Metaxia Rallis. She was a Marine Corps veteran and proudly served for the duration ofWWII. Liz worked for Civil Service and retired at age 70. She is survived by her daughter and son-in- law, Bob…

Shanna Sandmoen 31, of Kansas City, Mo, transitioned peacefully from this physical realm on April 23, 2012, leaving behind her parents Chris and Rhonda Sandmoen, her grandmothers Beverly Moore and Janice Pinter, her dog Triton and many wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life is being held on June 2 at the Unity Village Clubhouse from…

Pamela Jo Kimbell, age 54, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away May 27, 2012 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday May 31, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Heartland Chapel in Raytown, MO. Pam was born September 16, 1957 to Joe and Marylin Kimbell in Independence,…

CHRIS MICHAEL JOHNSON Chris passed away at St. Luke’s on May 21, 2012. He was born in St. Luke’s in 1951 to Richard and La Verne Johnson. He was a retired sheet metal worker with Local #2. He is preceded in death by both parents. Those who will miss Chris include his wife, Teryn Johnson;…

JEFFREY LYNN GOEHRUNG, 61, KANSAS CITY, MO PASSED AWAY MAY 21, 2012 AT HIS HOME.  A VISITATION ONLY WILL BE HELD 5 – 7 PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012 AT HEARTLAND CREMATION  & BURIAL SOCIETY, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. JEFF WAS BORN JANUARY 13, 1951. JEFF WAS A GRADUATE OF MAPLEWOODS AND…

Wilda Jean Gurule, 78, of Lebanon passed away May 22, 2012 in her home.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Wilda was born February 1, 1934 in Riverside, CA to the late John and Lola (Benson) Spivey.  She is survived by her husband Stanley of the home, one brother Bernard Grey of…

Mattie Lee Thomas, 75, Raytown, MO passed away May 20, 2012 at Hidden Lakes Nursing Home from natural causes.  A visitation will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM with burial at Brooking Cemetery…

William Larry Norman, 59, Belton, MO passed away May 6, 2012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  William was born Marcy 14, 1953 in Independence, MO to Lloyd and Loretta Norman.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Harold Young, 71, Peculiar, MO, passed away at home on May 2, 2012. Harold was born August 26, 1940 in Marshall, MO, to Vaughn and Evelyn (McGuire) Young. He spent his younger years in Bunceton, MO, graduatingHigh School, in 1959. Later that same year he moved to Kansas City and began working at Armco Steel. In 1984…