Danny Lee Miller, 55, of Columbia passed away March 8, 2010.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 East Ash Street in Columbia.  Danny is survived by his children Danny Miller, Jr., Roxie Miller, Signora Carter and Tondelaya Carter, a brother Sonny…

Gary Nephew, 60, Gladstone, MO, passed away March 8, 2010, at the Kansas City V.A. A military graveside is planned for 1:30 p.m., Thursday March 18, 2010, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Dorothy Marie Steffen, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 8, 2010, at her home after a long battle with ALS. Dorothy was a homemaker and also worked outside the home. She was often called a "Hard Charger." She loved crafting and watching H&G. She loved animals and will be missed by her beloved dog…

Raymond E. Belk, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away March 6, 2010 at Clara Manor Nursing Home in Kansas City, MO.  He was born February 2, 1923 in Jolpin, MO to Elmer and Rachel Belk.  Raymond was a US Army veteran, serving his country from 1943 to 1946.  Raymond will be missed by all who knew…

Sally Acay, 66, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her home.  Per her wishes cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.  Sally had great compassion for those less fortunate than herself, a quality displayed during her tenure as a Project Manager for the Kingston Housing Authority in Ontario, Canada,…

      Eileen Floyd, 88 years old, born Nora Eileen Byers July, 1921 in Colchester, England, slipped away from us on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 at the age of 88. Eileen’s desire to be a fashion designer was curtailed because she was drafted into the English Army during WWII whereupon she met and…

Lucille Gilbert, 89, Richmond, passed away March 4, 2010 at Shirkey Leisure Acres.  Lucille was a life-long Ray County resident.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Cleveland and Minnie Lee (Dudgen) White; brothers Houston, Clifton and Buford; and husband Herbert O. Gilbert.  She is survived by her daughter Vicki (Justin) Kohl of Richmond…

Karen Campbell, 54, passed away on the 3rd of March in Raytown, MO due to a battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held on March 27, 2010 at 11:00AM at Sheffield Family Life Center, Kansas City, MO with no visitation.  Karen was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 3, 1955 to Betty and Earl…

Jerry Gibson, 73, Columbia, MO passed away March 2, 2010.  He was born August 15, 1936 in Sterling, CO to Howard and Lucille Gibson.  Jerry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Dixie Lea Borchert, 72, Pleasant Hill, MO passed away at home on March 2, 2010.  She was born January 26, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Alfred and Marie Tirado.  Dixie will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.   Services have not been planned at this time.

      Clementine “Tena” Sanchez Clementine Sanchez, 81, Prairie Village, KS, passed away, Monday March 1, 2010 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation 1-2:30 PM and funeral services at 2:30 pm Sat. March 6th at First Baptist of Shawnee ,11400 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS. Clementine is survived by her husband of 61…

Gary Brent Reddick, 71, Independence, MO passed away February 28, 2010.  He was born November 10, 1938 in Red Oak, IA to Raymond and Violet Reddick.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

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Helen Martha Groves, 85, of Columbia,  passed away February 26, 2010  in her home.  She was born January 17th, 1925 in Chicago Illinois to Anton and Laura Johnson.  She attended Lutheran High School and was Valedictorian her senior year.  She later attended college, became a school teacher and taught in settings that varied from a…

Geraldine M. Warren, 72, Independence, MO passed away February 26, 2010 at Monterey Park Nursing Center in Independence, MO.  She was born August 31, 1937 to Herman and Martha Poole in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Gerald Ranson Greer, 66, Archie, MO passed away February 26, 2010 at home.  He was born November 6, 1943 in Adrian, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Michelle Suzanne Hinkle died unexpectedly February 25, 2010, at her home in Kansas City. Services will be Saturday, March 6, at 3 p.m., at New Summit Presbyterian Church, 1800 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donate to Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, (816) 986-4401

 David K. Himes, 57, Independence, MO passed away March 24, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ.  He is survived by his wife Sharon Himes, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 granddogs.

Vicki Jean (Jeannie) Taylor, 54, passed away February 24th, 2010 at 4:00am at Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Kansas City, MO in the arms of her daughters.  She was survived by her husband Christopher Allen Taylor; daughters Maggie Swearngin, Sarah Swearngin and Sue (Bryan) Hey; son Michael Allen Taylor; grandchildren Parker Bay Morley, Ryder Volley Swearngin and Baby Hey;…

Bonnie DeMo, age 78, of Independence, Mo., passed away February 24, 2010. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., and funeral service following at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 27, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, at 17902 Whitney Road, Independence, Mo