Howard Wayne Bradley, age 84, passed away after a brief illness on August 6, 2010.  Howard worked 34 years as an Outside Plant Engineer with Southwestern Bell, retiring in 1982.  He began a second career as a music entertainer in the Kansas City area providing countless programs singing and on keyboards in nursing homes, retirement…

“Vi” Elvira M. Wigle, 85, passed away Aug. 5, 2010 surrounded by family. She spent 22 years of her retirement with her husband in Florida enjoying the sun, beach, and their dog. She will be sadly missed by family & friends. Her smile, laughter, and caring ways will always be treasured. Vi is survived by…

 Vert Roscoe Gibson, 62, of Grandview, MO passed away August 5, 2010 at Life Care of Grandview.  He was born October 19, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Vert and Minnie Gibson.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Elizabeth Martin, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2010.  Elizabeth was born in Kansas City Missouri on November 26, 1928 to Jerry and Rose (Corrazzin) Visentin.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Angelo and "Doc" Visentin and 1 sister, Mary Cabrini.  She is survived by her husband, Angelo;…

 Linda Sue Triola, 57, Overland Park, KS passed away August 4, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Linda was born November 29, 1952 in Los Angeles to Ron and Lois Alexander.  Linda will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

 Thomas F. Avery, 75,of Kansas City, MO passed away August 3, 2010 at North Kansas City Hospital.  He was born March 1, 1935 in North Carolina.  Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

George Dean Acton, 42, of Columbia died August 3, 2010. A memorial celebration will held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his home, 3501 E. New Haven Rd., Lot 181. Dean is survived by his wife Vicki, his parents Sonny Acton and Ann Neal, a sister Kristi Wilhite and her husband Brian as well as…

STEVEN MARK HERNANDEZ Steven Mark Hernandez, 53, Kansas City, MO passed away surrounded by family on August 3, 2010. Visitation will be held 5:30-7:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM Friday, August 6, 2010 at Sacred Heart Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2544 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO. Mass will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 7,…

Howard Lane Davidson, 64, of Edina, MO passed away August 3, 2010. Howard was born on March 25, 1946 in Kirksville, MO to Francis and Eileen (Reesman) Davidson.    No services are scheduled. Howard was an avid animal lover and golfer. He is survived by many loving family members including his mother, Eileen Davidson of Edina, MO; two sons,…

Hajrija Turner, 48, born Feb. 14, 1962 in Bosanski, Novi to Osman & Fatima Sahbaz, passed away Monday, August 2 in her home after a lengthy bout with cancer. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 14, 2010 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia. Burial of her cremains will follow in Columbia Cemetery. She was…

Patricia Lynn Reed, 44, of Columbia passed away August 10, 2010 at home with her family by her side.  Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.  Patricia is survived by her mother, Hannora “Dot” Gilbertson, her father, Theodore Wildberger, brothers, Bill Reed and Alex Gilbertson, as well as sisters, Theresa Edwards,…

Earl “Ben” Summers, 84, Independence, Mo., passed away on July 29, 2010. Visitation will held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Mo. Following the visitation, private graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

James R. Johnson, 62, Parkville, MO passed away July 27, 2010 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.  James was born September 27, 1947 in Kansas City, KS to Franklin and Lyla Johnson.  James will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

On February 6, 1932 Willie Butler, Jr. was born in Staples, TX.  He graduated from Whitley High School in San Antonio, TX in 1949.  He then moved to Los Angeles, CA to further his education at Manta Monica College, where he graduated in 1972 to become a certified County Social Worker.  After 29 years of…

Pamela Ardith McClure, born January 14, 1961, died at home July 27, 2010, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.  Dr. McClure, a published author, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Women Studies and a PhD in English.  She taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Stephens College…

SUSAN FRANCES MARTIN Susan Frances Martin, age 67, of Lake Winnebago, passed away on 7-26-10 at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Friday, July 30th , at Legacy Park Community Center 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lees Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and…

David Richard Horne, 70, Kansas City, MO passed away July 26, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  David was born December 25, 1939 in Kansas City to Stacy and Norma Horne.  David will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Military burial will be at…

Susan Frances Martin, 67, Lake Winnebago, passed away July 26, 2010, at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and was a member of the…

Karen F. Caswell, 70, KCMO, passed away at Timberlake Care Center on July 24, 2010. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and her mother. Also surviving her are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge…

“Pat“ G. Hartley, 89, left for her eternal life in Heaven July 24, 2010.  Visitation will be held 10-11:30 Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  A remembrance service will be held at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Association of…