Laurie Anne Lightner, 45, of Columbia passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2009, in her home after a three year battle with cancer. Upon her request, the family will hold a memorial service at 4 p.m. Monday, March 2, at The Crossing Church. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service…

Clarence Joe “C.J.” McMillen, 78, Odessa, MO passed away February 26, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10 AM-12 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. C.J. was born November 10, 1930 to Ovid Wilson…

Weston Francis Smithwick, 94, Plattsburg, MO passed away February 25, 2009 at Clinton Care and Rehab in Plattsburg.  Cremation.  Mr. Weston will be buried at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine at a later date.

Frank Lincicome, 65, of Centralia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his Sister’s home.  He was born December 5, 1943 in Kansas City, MO the son of Buck Lincicome and Marion Winters.  He was employed off and on for 20 years with the garment industry.  Frank was currently employed at Prenger’s Foods in the deli. …

Muriel Pirtle, 84, walked into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of February 24, 2009. Muriel was born on August 8th, 1924, in Huntington, England. Muriel came to the United States as a war bride in March of 1947. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers,…

      Robert Freeman, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 22, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday February 27, 2009 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, 64133. A visitation will be held Friday at 10 AM…

William P. Stewart, 82, of Schell City, MO passed away February 22, 2009 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO.  William was born on April 19, 1926 in Johnson City, MO to Homer and Lavina (Rash) Stewart. 

Viola Houston, 69, Tonganoxie, KS passed away at Tnganoxie Nursign Center on February 21, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

William James “Bill” Greer, 55, of Columbia passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at his home.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia with Eulogies following the visitation.  Bill was born March 5, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico to the late Edward and…

Jerry Lynn Shaffer, 53, born February 20, 1955, died at home on February 20, 2009 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Shaffer and Ruby Calvert Hill. He is survived by his brother, John C. Hill; sisters Janet Sue Schnegelsiepen and JoAnn Hill Wymer; and many aunts, uncles, nieces,…

Ina Coffman, 70, Warrensburg, MO passed away February 19, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Mary Dell Bernardin, 82, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at her Lone Jack home.  Mrs. Bernardin was born February 21, 1926 in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  She lived her childhood years in Southwest City, Missouri.  After living in Hobbs, New Mexico for a period, she moved to Santa Monica, California in…

June Rose Kirkland, 78, Higginsville, Missouri, passed away February 18, 2009 at her home. Cremation no services.

David King David King, 62, of Liberty, Missouri, born in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away February 17, 2009 at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with no services (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Iris L. Smith, 84, Independence, MO passed away February 17, 2009. Iris was born March 28, 1924 in Mankato, Kansas. She worked as a medical secretary for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Henry Smith. Survivors include: son, Dana Smith, Bemidji, MN; daughter and son in law, Dawn &…

Lowell Eugene Pierce, 82, Lawrence, KS passed away February 16, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  A military service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery on February 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM. 

Carol Ann Anderson, 51, Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 16, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10-11 AM, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for William’s college fund. Carol was born…

Donald Wilford Guinnee, 92, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 15, 2009 at White Ridge Health Center.  A memorial service will be held at the Health Center on February 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM.  Donald will be missed by his loving family and many friends.

Helen L. Hale   Helen L. Hale, 82, Independence, MO went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2009.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 17 from 10 am to 11am at the Kansas City Baptist Temple, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services will immediately follow at the church…

      Peggy Faye Dobkins, 90, Raytown, MO, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, at John Knox Village.  Peggy is survived by her son, Mark E. Klein; her daughter, Marcia K. Price, and son-n-law, James B. Price, and grandchildren Kristina and James. (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677).