Joel " Joe" w. Truesdale, 64, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 26 at Liberty Hospital.  Joe was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 12, 1944.  His family moved to Peace Valley, Missouri, where he attended grade school.  Joe graduated from West Plain High School in 1962.  Joe is survived by his…

Linda Cyrus, 63, Peculiar, MO passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at her home in peculiar, Missouri. She was born January 15, 1945 at Roach, Missouri. She was the daughter of Ray Dean Eidson Jefferies and the late Finis “Buck“ Cyrus. She is survived by her mother Ray Dean Jefferies of Peculiar Missouri, a sister…

Sarah Beth Milliard, 26, Overland Park, KS passed away November 25, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Ms. Holly Clark, 50, Roeland Park, KS, died Nov. 24, 2008. Memorial Dec. 6, Hitchin’ Post, 1328 Merrian Lane, KC, KS. She loved Florida, animals, people, compliments, dancing, good-news, laughter, and being photographed. She was preceded in death by brother Gary Clark, grandmother Bertha Morris, and mother Gloria Clark. Survivors include father Gerald Clark; sisters…

Ruth Elizabeth Love Ruth Elizabeth Love, 97, Kansas City, MO., passed away November 24, 2008. Ruth is survived by her son Robert & wife Karol, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Cremation with no services. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Dale Roger Goff Dale Goff, 57, Independence, passed away November 23, 2008. Dale is survived by sisters Dee Woodworth & Betty Goff, brother Russ, 2 nephews & 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by sister Elona Cantrill. Contributions can be made to American Heart Assn. No services. (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677)

Delano Allen, 73, Humansville, MO passed away November 23, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Military burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery on December 1, 2008 at 1:30 PM. 

Jimmy Jay Mercer, 69, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at Midland Hospice from cancer. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at 10:00 am at the V.A. Chapel in Topeka, Kansas. A graveside service will follow immediately at Topeka Cemetery located at 10th & California. Mr. Mercer was…

James C. Honold, 51, Overland Park, KS passed away November 21, 2008 at Indian Meadows Care Center.  Military burial service to be determined.

Carol Ann Batliner, 57, Raytown, MO passed away November 21, 2008 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

William H. Deskins, 60, of Oklahoma passed away November 20, 2008 at University Hospital & Clinics. 

Larry Wingate, 67, Grain Valley, MO passed away at the Kansas City V.A. on November 20, 2008. Larry was born April 19, 1941 in Independence, MO, to Henry and Goldie (Farris) Wingate. The youngest of 9 children, he spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Larry served his country in the US…

Shereé Lynn Bressler, wife of Raymond G. Bressler, of New Franklin entered into eternal rest on Nov. 20, 2008.  She was born in St. Charles on Feb. 20, 1955 and was preceded in death by her mother Betty Jean Wolf.  She is survived by her husband, her stepfather Norman (Carol) Robertson, Becky Horton and Brad…

Clarence Henry Phipps Clarence Phipps, 54, Belton, passed away November 19, 2008. A graveside service will be held 2pm December 6th at West Union Cemetery Cleveland, MO. He is survived by his brother J.D. Phipps Jr., Belton, sister Donna Pardoe, Grandview, niece Judy Marie, OK, & nephew J.D. Phipps III, AR.

Byrline Jones, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away November 18, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Roger Dale Hidle, Sr., 59, Topeka, KS passed away November 18, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Cremation.  A miliraty graveside service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date.

Stephen Reed Longden, 61, Liberty, MO passed away November 17, 2008 at Robert Dole VA Hospital in Wichita, KS.  Cremation.  A military graveside service will be November 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. 

Patrick Copeland, 78, Warrensburg, MO passed away November 17, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Chris Stephen Croxton, 57, Olathe, Kan., passed away November 16, 2008, at home. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the College Church of the Nazarene, Olathe. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Shawnee, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorial…

Paul August Vieth, 81, of Hermann, MO passed away November 15, 2008 at Frene Valley Health Center.  Paul was born on April 5, 1927 in Case, MO to the late Henry and Niomi (Lieneke) Vieth.  Paul was in the Air Force.  He will be missed dearly by his friends and family members.