Florance Louise Berner Garrett, 89, a woman known for fun and the love of family, passed away on September 10, 2009.  She was born on July 23, 1920 at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois to Louis and Eleanor Berner who preceded her. Her brother, Louis Berner, Jr., and sister, Eleanor (George) Hunt, also preceded her. Florance…

Jody LaForte, 41, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009.  A graveside service will be held at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri, on Sunday Sept. 20th, 2009, at 2 PM.  Jody was born February 23, 1968 in Independence, Missouri.  Jody enjoyed roofing and recently started a business, K & J Roofing.  He also enjoyed…

Michael R. Darrah Michael Darrah, Lee‘s Summit, MO, passed away September 9, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday September 12th at Greater New Home Baptist Church 501 S. Arlington Ave. Independence, MO. A visitation will be held after the service at the church. Michael was born May 16,…

William "Bill" Breeze, 63, Independence, MO, died Sept. 8, 2009. Visitation 6-7 p.m., Mon., Sept. 14, Maywood Baptist Church. Memorial services 7 p.m., at the church. Survived by wife, Jan; sons, Max, Danny; daughter, Jamie; father-in- law, Frank. Beloved husband, father, and friend to all, who is greatly missed.

William Alfred Sanders, 68, of Boonville passed away, Saturday, September 6 at University Hospital in Columbia. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the First Assembly of God Church, 1100 N. 7th St. in Columbia with Pastor Tracy Cook officiating. William was born December 10, 1940 in Columbia, MO to…

Catherine Hoenig Benard, 94, of Columbia passed away September 6, 2009 at South Hampton Place. Services will be held at a later date in New York. Catherine was born on February 6, 1915 in Lee County, Iowa to the late Martin and Mary (Budke) Hoenig. She is survived by one son, Bruce Benard, and his wife Laura, of…

Ronald Patrick DeHaven, 59, of Columbia died September 5, 2009 at University Hospital. Ron was born March 11, 1950 to Ron and Patsy (Hunt) DeHaven. He is survived by his brothers Chris DeHaven and Jon DeHaven both of Columbia. Ron will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family.

Robert Cecil Bigun Bewley of Waverly, Kansas was born on July 2, 1948 in Russellville, Arkansas to Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr. and Hilda Marriott Bewley. Robert passed peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House.    Roberts love and generosity for his family and numerous…

BECKY SUE (THOMAS) CARPENTER Becky was born November 28, 1958 in Kansas City, KS to Robert L. and Darleen (Kracht) Thomas. Becky died peacefully on Sept. 3, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House. She attended grade school at Our Saviour Lutheran. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1976. Becky worked at Shawnee…

Claudia Hale, 59, of Parkville, MO, passed away Tuesday, 9/1. Claudia was born 3/29/1950 in Visalia, CA.

Katherine Marie Calia, 43, Overland Park, Kan., passed away on August 31, 2009. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. The family requests no flowers. Kathy was born May 9, 1966,…

 LeRoy Joseph Fuller With great sadness, LeRoy, 77 of Raymore MO, passed away 8/30/09. A Memorial Mass will be at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E 51st Terr, KC MO, Wed, 9/2/09 at 11 am followed by a luncheon. He worked for Hamm’s Beer in his early days and became quite the entrepreneur, as the…

Adelyn Tucker , 75, of Independence passed away Sunday, August 30. She was born 12/11/1933 in Independence, MO to John and Addie Mae Tucker.Adelyn Tucker  

  Bobbie C. S. Smith, 78, of Columbia, MO died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at home due to complications from multiple myeloma. Due to her illness, she moved to Columbia, MO from Hendersonville, NC five years ago to live with her son, George, and granddaughter, Lindsey. As a result of excellent care by the Missouri…

Richard L. Thrash, 76, of New Bloomfield passed away August 28, 2009. At Richard’s request, there will be no services. Richard was born in Jefferson City, MO to Ralph and Fern (Burkes) Thrash. He is survived by his loving wife, J. Thrash. Memorials may be sent in Richard’s name to CALLAWAY HILLS ANIMAL SHELTER, 2714 State Road TT,…

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…