Military inurnment services for Cyrus F. Young, 78, Lawrence, KS will be 2:00 PM on Friday at Fort Riley’s Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan. Mr. Young died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 11, 1931 in Omaha, NE, the son of Floyd Young and Goldie Shupe Young. Mr. Young…

Emery T. Stone, age 73, Raytown, Mo., passed away on March 15, 2010. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Rosemary; his sons Emery T. Stone II of Raytown and David G. Stone of Blue Springs; his daughters Patricia V. VanGorp of Kansas City and Linda L. Baker of Pleasant Hill; seven grandchildren and…

Larry Megee, 52, Odessa, MO passed away March 15, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO.  He was born December 4, 1957 to Willson and Anna Megee in Monticello, MO.  Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

  Harlan R. Grantham, 90, Belton, MO, passed away March 13, 2010 at his home. A memorial service is planned for 10:30 AM, Friday March 19, 2010 at Central Presbyterian Church, 3501 Campbell St., Kansas City, MO. Harlan was a lifelong resident of the metro area and a devout Christian. After retiring from a career…

 James A McIntyre, 78, Holden, MO passed away March 13, 2010.  A walk down memory lane will be held 2-5 PM, Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Hallar Building in Holden, MO.  In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  James was born January 3, 1932…

Susan Jane Decker was born in Columbia, MO on February 20, 1953.  She passed away after an extended illness with cancer on March 12, 2010. Susan was a graduate of Hickman High School. She received a bachelor from Stephen College in Fine Arts (Theater), an MA degree in English and a Jurist Doctor from the…

Billy Joe Phipps, 73, Grandview, MO passed away at Lifecare Center of Grandview on March 12, 2010.  He was born February 22, 1937 in Carthage, MO to Henry and Edith Phipps.  Billy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Lester Bernard McDonald Lester Bernard McDonald, 67, Raytown, Missouri, passed away March 11, 2010. A military graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday March 31st at Levenworth National Cemetery, Leveworth, Kansas

Lester B. McDonald, 67, Raytown, MO passed away March 11, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born December 3, 1942 in Kansas City, MO.  Lester will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  A military burial will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 10 AM…

Georgia Clark, 70, Independence, passed away March 11, 2010 after a battle with cancer. A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3 PM Sat. Mar. 20, 2010 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown. Georgia was born November 25, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John C. and Maudene (Wainscott) Garrett. Georgia was a longtime…

Marsha Forbis of Independence, MO passed away March 11, 2010 at home. She was born in Ironton, MO to Mary Jean Neely and Don O. Neely. Cremation. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Ann Sponheimer of SC and Robin Lee Smith of Kansas City; four grandchildren that…

George R. Blair, 59, Independence, MO passed away at his home on March 9, 2010.  He was born February 16, 2951 to Paul and Evelyn Blair in St. Louis, MO.  George will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Tony Lee Mahoney, 45, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away in Lenexa, KS. Mr. Mahoney was born 10/26/1964 in Marion, NC. Tony was an avid hunter, he could track anything down. He loved the outdoors and was full of life. Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruby & Grady Kelley and grandparents, Virginia…

Patricia Jones, 82, Lake Quivera, KS passed away March 8, 2010 at home.  She was born November 28, 1927 to Charles and Marie Richard in Urbana, IL.  Patricia will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation.  Burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

 RICHARD WARD FATHERLEY, 69, was born in Norwalk, CT on August 20, 1940. Richard passed away on March 8, 2010 at St. Providence Hospital in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Crumley Fatherley and children, Richard Ward Fatherley Jr. , Mark Tomlinson, Matthew Tomlinson Stephen Tomlinson, and Christopher Tomlinson Jr,. and…

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,…