Dennis Whiteman, 40, of Sedalia died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at University Hospital in Columbia.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August, 4, 2008 at Antioch Fellowship in Sedalia with Pastor Richie Thomas officiating.  Dennis was born November 3, 1967 in Kansas City, MO and is survived by his Mother Phyllis…

Richard Stark, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away July 29, 2008. Cremation no services

Mark Edward Williams, 59, Topeka, KS passed away July 29, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka.  Cremation.  Services are pending.

Walter Stephens Furlong, 81, of Sturgeon passed away July 29, 2008 at his home.  Walter was born on April 19, 1927 in Mokane, MO to Steve and Mary (Woods) Furlong.  A memorial service will be held for Mr. Furlong on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 10:00 am at the Reaching New Heights Ministry in Sturgeon,…

Mr. Willard Richard Shepherd of Columbia, Mo died peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2008 at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo.   Willard was preceded in death by his parents.  Previous deceased wives are Catherine Florence, Dorothy Biggs and Eleanor Braxton.  He was also predeceased by his brother Orey Shepherd, three sisters Beatrice Shepherd, Opal Drake, Dorothy…

Vicki Lynn Pennell, 58, of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008.

Shirley Jean Swinton  Shirley J. Swinton, 55, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away July 27, 2008 at Highland Nursing & Rehab Center. No services.

Ruby D. Bliven, 93, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully July 24 2008. Ruby was born December 10, 1914 in Lynn County, Iowa, She was preceded in death by parents Stephen Lemuel and Violet Delilah Wright, Palo, Iowa; loving husbands Cyrus Merl Cumberland, Urbana, Iowa, Ben O. Thompson, Jesup, Iowa, Cecil B. Bliven, Raymore, Missouri;…

Clara Hudson died July 25, 2008 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, MO.              A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church on Broadway in Columbia on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 2 p.m.             Clara was born August 31, 1911, in Cherry Box, MO in Shelby County.  She earned a Bachelor of Science…

Raymond A. Knudsen, of Columbia entered into eternal rest July 24, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia.  Ray is survived by his wife Sandy of the home.  A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August, 2, 2008 at the First Assembly of God Church, 1100 7th St. in Columbia.

Charles (Chuck) Ivan Hartley passed away July 9, 2008 in Liberty, MO.  Chuck was born on March 22, 1932 in Laurens, IA, the son of Ivan and Marie Hartley.  Mr. Hartley graduated from Laurens High School and attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA.  Chuck was the lead vocalist with the Frank Jonas Orchestra following…

August L. Woolery, 67, Edwardsville, KS passed away July 22, 2008.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia Woolery, of the home; son, Theron Lee Woolery, Topeka, KS; and 2 grandchildren.  He was born August 12, 1940, son of Axel and Agnes Erickson, who precede him in death.  Mr. Woolery was employed at the Osage County Courthouse and was a…

Jay Deann Walden, 38, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away July 21, 2008 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.  Cremation.  Service information to be determined.

Robert "Bob" Whitlock, MSSW, MHA, LCSW, Director of the Missouri Kidney Program passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Boone County Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born in Monett, Missouri and spent his adult life in Columbia, following active and reserve duty with the U.S. Air Force during the 1970s. He…

Brent Brubaker, 56, of Columbia died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 20, 2008 at his home.  So that he may attend, a celebration of his life was held Saturday, July 19, 2008.  Private family services will be held later.  Brent was born in Moberly, MO on December 23, 1951 to the late…

Danny Ray Wood, 54, of Columbia died peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2008 at his home.  Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until the time service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Parkade Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Cook officiating.  Cremation will follow.  Danny was born August 2, 1953 to Donald Ray…

Richard Duncan, 62, of Warrensburg, MO passed away July 19, 2008 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Service info to be determined.

Theodore (Ted) John Mellor, 71 went to be with the Lord at his home near Boonville Missouri surrounded by his family July 19th.  He was born January 10th, 1937 in Pilot Grove, Missouri to Ernest and Sara Mellor.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ernest, Jr. and his sister Ernabelle. …

Robert Wayne Whitney passed away July 16, 2008 at Pinnacle Ridge in Olathe.  Robert was born September 22, 1949, in Kansas City, Kan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Solange Whitney and daughter Valinda Whitney-Lodge.  He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Brownlee; son, Robert L. Whitney; sister, Barbara Doles; brother,…

George Sutton, 57, Monett, Mo., passed away July 16, 2008, at VAMC Kansas City, Mo. He was smiling. He is survived by sons, Phillip and Charles Sutton. Cremation; no services.