Kathleen M. Anderson, 61, Lexington, VA passed away August 27, 2009 at the Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  She was born January 27, 1948 to John and Geraldine Sherff in La Jolla, CA.  Kathleen was a United States Army Veteran serving as a Registered Nurse.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved…

Melva Maples Rapp, 73, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Sunrise Senior Living. A Memorial gathering will be held Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life at 3:00 pm at Blue Valley Baptist Church. Interment will be at Stover Cemetery…

Robert L. Gross Bob, 75, died August 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Missouri after a long fight with cancer. Bob was born on September 19, 1933 in East Orange, New Jersey.  He was the second of five children. Bob graduated from Bloomfield High School in New Jersey in 1952. Bob proudly served his country in…

Joseph Robert Bob Brawner, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.  Bob was born on September 2, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from March 8, 1967 to August 11, 1970, which included two tours of duty in…

Jennifer Kay Wise Jennifer Kay Wise, 49, passed away on August 25, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. with loving family members at her side. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. on February 5, 1960 and was preceded in death by her mother Yvonne K. Kline, and father Michael Angermayer. Jennie graduated from Van Horn…

Sandra Pinson, 64, Smithville, Mo., passed away Monday, August 24, 2009, at her home. Cremation. Out of state services are planned.

  Sheridan Lee Ridpath Sheridan L. Ridpath, 65, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away August 23, 2009. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, August 12, 1944. A memorial service will be held 7pm Thursday August 27th at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 11901 Pflumm Rd. Overland Park, KS. He is survived by his daughter Kyra…

John Lane Johnson, 56, of Columbia entered into eternal rest August 23, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Oliver Funeral Home, 102 E Sneed St in Centralia with Steve Mastin, Minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. John is survived by his wife Diana, four children; Anna,…

Elizabeth L. Thiede, 76, Blue Springs, MO passed away August 22, 2009. Memorial services will be held 4 PM, Friday, August 28, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Elizabeth was born July 23, 1933…

Charles “Chuck” Martin Stock, 76, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, formerly of Joplin and California, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2009. Chuck was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 1932, to Charles and Margaret Stock.     Chuck graduated from McKeesport High School in 1950 and served three years in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United…

Loren L. Gregg, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 21, 2009 at home.  He was born April 4, 1923 to Forrest and Cloris Gregg.  Loren worked in the insurance industry for Nationwide and was also a United States Army veteran.  Cremation.  Services have been planned for a late date.

Loren L. Gregg, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 21, 2009 at home.  He was born April 4, 1923 to Forrest And Cloris Gregg.  Loren was in the insurance business working for Nationwide.  He was also a United States Army Veteran.  Cremation.  Services are to be planned for a later date.

Sophia Greble, 95, Kansas City, MO passed away August 20, 2009 at Carmel Hills Nursing HOme in Independence, MO.  She was born December 17, 1913 in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  No services have been planned at this time.

Roberta Fitzgerald, 72, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 20, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held 5 PM, Sat. Sept. 5, 2009 at Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Rd, Independence, MO. Bert was born Feb. 26, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Catherine Rose.…

  Cornelius (Neil) L. Teer, III died August 19, 2009, at age 61. He was surrounded by his family and died peacefully in his home.   Neil was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 16, 1947. A few years later, his family moved to Flandreau, South Dakota, which he called his home. Neil loved being raised in…

Manly Smith, 75, Grandview, Mo., passed away August 18, 2009. A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Longview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dollie, sons, Nick and Derek, grandchildren, Nick Smith and Courtney Parker.

Teresa Dorothy Flynn Teresa Dorothy Flynn of Olathe KS Passed away peacefully on August 15, 2009 at about 5:30 pm at the Kansas City Hospice House after a final attempt to beat cancer. Terre was born 2/6/1940 in Kansas City. MO to Arthur and Teresa Unterreiner. She is survived by her son James Flynn and…

Elaine Burns LaRue, 74, Overland Park, KS, died August 14, 2009, at home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, August 21, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina, teacher, and devoted wife and mother. She was…

Billy Eugene Greenway, 60, Ft. Scott, KS passed away August 14, 2009.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Dwan and Barbara Greenway and brother, Larry Greenway.  He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Kitchen, Liberty, MO; brother, Tommy Greenway and wife Crystal, Ft. Scott, KS; sister, Angela Sandage and husband, Tom, Kansas City,…

Richard "Dick" Johnson, 81, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away August 12, 2009 at Jefferson Health Care, Lee’s Summit, MO. Dick requested cremation and burial at Sea.