Larry J. Libeer, 46, was welcomed into Heaven October 7, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Sue, survivors are siblings Timothy D. Libeer, Rebecca Foltz. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, at the family farm, dinner after at First Assembly of God, Lathrop, Mo.

Valeta Mae Snell, 56, of Columbia, passed away October 7, 2009. Valeta was born in Hannibal, MO to Perry Urmel and Vivian Valeta (VanNoy) Snell. Valeta is survived by her mother, Vivian Snell of Hannibal; her sons, Jay and Huston Snell of Columbia; her daughter, Maren Snell of Texas; her brothers John and William Snell of Hannibal,…

Keith N. Pond, 74, Grandview, MO passed away October 6, 2009. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, IL. Keith was born April 17, 1935 in Tallula, IL. He was a retired Air Force Veteran with honors after 20 years of service. Keith is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Pamela Pond. Survivors include;…

Leigh Ann Cowgill, 41, of Columbia, MO, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the University of Missouri Hospital. Cremation has taken place and an Internment Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2009 at Memory Gardens in Amarillo, TX. Leigh was born on October 19, 1967 in Amarillo, TX, daughter of the late Thomas…

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of, Shirley B. Jecusco. Shirley was born in Milford, CT. and was a graduate of the Milford High School Class of 1938. She later married William on her 21st birthday in 1942. By the births of her four children, she was living in Ansonia. At her retirement…

JESSE CLARK CARRIKER Jesse Clark Carriker, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 30, 2009. A “Celebration of Life” service & pot luck dinner will be held 12 noon, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Community of Christ (RLDS) Church, 101 SW 19th St, Blue Springs, MO. The family requests no plants or flowers and a…

James Cernyn Smith, 53, of Fulton entered into eternal rest Tuesday September 29, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Sir Winston Restaurant in the Churchill Banquet Room. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Jimmy was born May 11, 1956 to Chester…

  Randall “Randy” Scott Pennington Randall “Randy“ Scott Pennington, 44, son of Billy & Rhoda Pennington of Edwards, MO., was killed in a tragic accident on Saturday Sept. 26, 2009. He leaves behind his wife and “best friend,“ Lori, son Billy and daughter Michaela, of the home, his son Brian and fiancé Jessica, their daughter,…

Kirk Rankin entered this world May 6th, 1986 and chose to leave it on September 25th, 2009. His parents are Steve and Jamie Miller Rankin of Four Season, MO. Kirk lived in the Chicago area, Omaha, and Kansas City but considered Columbia his home the past five years.  He attended high school at Blue Valley North…

Helen F. Sprang, 84, died Friday, September 25 at Presbyterian Manor of Kansas City, where she had been a resident for six years. A memorial service will be held at 6p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 in the chapel at Presbyterian Manor, 7850 Freeman Ave. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

Audrey Louise Sullivan Kane passed away Thursday, 24th Sept 2009 as she wanted it, at her home in Kansas City. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick Canada, Audrey married Vance Kane and moved to Omaha Nebraska, where she spent most of her life. She was in her early forties when Vance died and Audrey raised…

Bob Akin, 82, of Raytown, MO passed on September 22, 2009. Bob was born June 12, 1927 on a rural farm in the town of Ida Grove, IA. He went into the Marine Corp at the age of 18. Throughout the years Bob worked at Bendix, Armour Foods, and retired from the Marine Corp Finance.…

Gary M. Gilliland, 54, Independence, MO formally of Raytown, MO passed away September 22, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2009 prior to the…

Shirley Mae Mason, 81, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at The Groves, Rosewood Center. Shirley was a retired school teacher. She tutored, home schooled as well as taught in both private and public schools for over 37 years. She had a masters degree in helping the mentally disturbed and learning disabled children. She also was…

John A. Bottone, 79, Raytown, MO passed away September 22, 2009 at Cedar Valley Health Care in Raytown, MO.  Cremation.  Services will be planned at a later date.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rex H. Reynolds, 33, Kansas City, MO passed away September 21, 2009 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Joseph V. Byrne, Jr., 65, of Raytown, MO passed away September 20, 2009. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with burial to follow at…

Dorothy J. Gibbs, Kansas City, MO, passed September 19, 2009 of multiple organ failure. She was born on September 29, 1932 and at the age of 77 years leaving behind a host of family & friends. A visitation will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, and memorial service following at 11 a.m., Heartland Cremation…