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…

Rex Keener, DDS, 86, passed away March 14, 2012 in Overland Park, Kansas. Rex was born on June 5, 1925 in Breckenridge, Texas.  The son of Rex Sr. & Gladys (Ladd) Keener.  Rex graduated from Joplin High School, Joplin, MO.   After serving 3 years in the U. S. Army, Rex then attended & graduated…

Janna Ruth Thomas passed away on March 9, 2012, at the age of 70.  Jan’s life will be celebrated in a private family memorial.  She was born on July 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John P. and Dorothy Moss Zimmer.  Jan attended Eldon High School, Eldon, Missouri, and Moody Bible Institute in…

Candy Louise Fallgren, 63 of Columbia passed away, Friday March 9, 2012 at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Liberty Baptist Church, 7461 N. Brown Station Rd., Columbia, MO.  Candy is survived by her two sons, Rocky Myers of Columbia and Keith Myers of Topeka,…

Herbert L. House, 87, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep, March 8, 2012.  Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Funeral services will be held 10 AM, Wednesday, March 14th at the funeral home.  Burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee’s…

Forrest E. Taylor, 86, Warrensburg, MO passed away March 2, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Forrest was born August 16, 1925 in LaTour, MO to Earl and Beaulah Taylor.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family members and friends.  Burial will take place at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery…