Edwin Smith, 73, Kansas City, MO passed away June 19, 2010 at Plaza Manor in Kansas City.  He was born on February 10, 1937.  Edwin will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Cremation will take place with no services to follow.  

 Emily A. Knesel, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away June 18, 2010 at home.  She was born May 16, 1944 in Kansas City to Clyde and Frances Osborn.  Emily will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

 Ralph Turner, 79, Independence, MO passed away June 17, 2010 at Independence Manor.  He was born March 18, 1931 in Kansas City, MO.  Ralph worked for the police department and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place, services have not been planned at this time.  

You knew him simply as "Poo", a free spirit, giving and kind.   He found his greatest joy in helping others, spending time with his kids and grandkids, being in the Murry Woods and feeling the freedom of the wind in his face riding his Harley. He was a genuine Harley guy, riding the open roads…

Gary Gehle, 90, Raytown, passed away June 16, 2010. A memorial gathering will be held Monday June 21, 2010, from 6-8 pm at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.  Mr. Gehle was a veteran of WWII, serving in Europe as a member of the United States Air Force. He retired from Lake…

Casandra Elaine Rugg, 56, Olathe, Kan., passed to life in the spirit on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Casandra was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., in 1954. After living several years in Arkansas, she moved to Olathe, where she worked at Olathe Medical Center for…

Joe Norris Nunley, 78, Overland Park, Kan., passed away June 15, 2010. At his request, a private ceremony was held June 24 at North Overland Park Baptist Church, Overland Park.

Constance Gamlin Halstead, 78, of Columbia and formerly of Kansas City, died June 15, 2010, after a brief struggle with cancer. She is loved and will be sadly missed by her family and a wide circle of friends. Connie was born in  Irvington, New Jersey  to Arthur  and Merle  Gamlin.  She grew up in Missouri.…

 Lois Marie Woodard, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away June 15, 2010 at Glennon Place Nursing Center in Kansas City.  She was born November 7, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Oscar and Marie Broll.  Lois will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

"Raymond Edward O’Neal "Buddy", age 70, of Raytown, passed away June 15, 2010. Services will be held Sunday, June 20, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO- visitation at 10AM, memorial at 11AM. Ray "Buddy" was born November 17, 1939 in Weir, KS. Ray was preceded in death by Nicole. Ray is survived…

David Ross Moley Sr. passed away suddenly on June 13th, 2010 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. David was born on May 4, 1950 in Kansas City where he was a lifelong resident. He retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers after working there for over 30 years. He is survived by his son, David Ross…

 Lyle G. Breedlove, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away June 13, 2010 at Cedar Valley Healthcare in Raytown, MO.  He was born November 4, 1944 in Independence, MO to Fern and George Breedlove.  Lyle will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Robert "Robbie" N. Smith, 55, Kansas City, MO passed away June 12, 2010.  Visitation will be held 6PM-8PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.   Robbie was born March 4, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Robert & Doris (Finnell) Smith.  As a boy, Robbie…

 Alvin W. Hess, 83, of Quartzsite, AZ passed away June 11, 2010 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born August 16, 1926 in Lincoln, NE to Charles and Evelyn Hess.  Alvin will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.…

 Jimmy Coffman, 68, Kansas City, MO passed away June 10, 2010 in Kansas City.  He was born August 2, 1941 in Kansas City to Helen and George Coffman.  Jimmy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

George L. Scheil, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010.  He was born February 22, 1924 to Richard & Erna Scheil in Wakenda, Missouri.  He is survived by Alice, his wife of 65 years; sons George W. and Paul R. (Sara); 2 grandchildren, Betsy & Luke.  He married Alice in 1945.  He graduated from…

 Jerri L. LaPoint, 55, of Kansas City, MO passed away on June 9, 2010 due to complications from Diabetes.  She is survived by seven siblings.  At her request, she has been cremated.  She will be buried at the family plot in Ottumwa, IA at a later date. 

 Wayne Hub Lamb, 85, Leawood, KS passed away June 5, 2010 at Homestead of Leawood.  He was born July 26, 1924 in Covington, KY to Wayne Kenneth and Sylva Hub Lamb.  Wayne was a First Lieutenant, serving in the US Air Force.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Cremation will take…

Dorothy Lou Hawkins, 84, Buckner, MO passed away June 4, 2010 at North Point Nursing Center in Paola, KS.  She was born February 12, 1926 in Kansas City, KS to Howard and Alice Lotz.  She will be greatly missed by her two children, 3 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Private family services will be held at…

 Braelynn Nicole Phillips, newborn daughter to Art and Bethany Phillips, passed away June 3, 2010 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  She was born at OP Regional on June 2, 2010.  She will be greatly missed and loved by her family and loving friends.  Services have not been planned at this time.