Jeanette Roseline Horvitz, 46, of Columbia passed away August 29, 2008 at her home.  Jeanette was born on May 15, 1962 in Athens, Tennessee to James and Lois (McGahhey) Alloway.  Jeanette is survived by a host of relatives and close friends from whose lives her absence will be greatly felt. 

David Tinsley, 52, of Kansas City, MO has left us to join his eternal father on August 28, 2008. David was born on November 11, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Carl and Irene Tinsley. David is survived by son Christopher Tinsley and wife, Jill, Wichita, son James Tinsley and wife, Shiloh, Wichita and daughter, Abbie Tinsley of…

Raymond Tahir Khalid, 20 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Springfield, Missouri.

Gay McDonnell Bumgarner, landscape designer, naturalist, internationally acclaimed photographer and conservation advocate died August 28 in Columbia Missouri in the company of friends and family.   Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr.,…

Infant Mason Lee Black, born August 26, 2008, passed away August 26, 2008 at Truman Medical Center East. Mason is survived by his parants Alfred and Evelyn Black. (arr Heartland Cremation & burial Society 816-313-1677)

   Robin Fish, 51, of Independence, MO, passed away at her home after a battle with cancer. Robin is survived by her husband of 23 years, Curt, 2 children Jason and Anna of Independence, a sister Jeanie Nichols and her husband Jeff, and a brother Jack Bayes and his wife Debbie, and a host of…

Orly W. Milton, 93, of Marshall, MO passed away August 26, 2008.  He was born on July 30, 1915 in Sioux City, IA to the late Marko and Florence (Butler) Milton.  He is survived by many loving family members.

James St. Lawrence, 52, Leavenworth, KS passed away August 26, 2008 in Kansas City, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Deanna Erwin, 50, Belton, Mo., passed away Aug. 25, 2008. She is survived by her two children, Christina, and Christopher; two grandchildren, Ryan and Iva; and many other loving family members and friends.

Douglas Benton Clark, 70, died August 24, 2008 at South Hampton Place.  Per his wishes, his body was donated to science.  Douglas was born on June 25, 1938 in Owensville, MO to Robert and Martha (High) Clark.  He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Long of UT; one brother, Mark Clark of Columbia; and two…

Christopher James Ralston, 24, passed away August 24, 2008 in Moberly.  Christopher was born on August 24, 1984 to Edward and Wendy (Ruiz) Ralston in Ft. Meyers, Flordia.  Christopher will be missed by his friends and family members.

Dennis Harris Niles, 57, of Columbia entered into eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Boone Hospital.  Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bethel Baptist Church.  Dennis was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Moberly to the late Dorsey…

Elenore Howe, 90, KCMO, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. Surviving family includes, Bev Rittman, Dave Rittman, Phillis Febbraro, grand-daughters Karen Espinosa, Barbara Cooper and 2 great-grandchildren, Mark & Dillon.

Arlene Dee Kent-Powell, 73, Kansas City, KS, formerly of the Oceanside, CA area and Louann, AK passed away August 19, 2008.  She volunteered her time as a cook at Neighbor 2 Neighbor in Kansas City, MO, was a member of American Legion El Dorado, and also volunteered her time at Brother Beno’s in Oceanside CA. …

Carol Ann Stiehl, 72, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at her Chicago home.

Mike Shew, 52, KCMO died August 18, 2008.  A visitation will be held at 10 am on August 23rd at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Rd., KCMO with services at 11 am.  Mike was an art teacher for the KCMO school district for 18 years.  Surviving are his wife and three siblings.  Memorial donations may…

David Lee Austill, 51, of Columbia, MO passed away August 18th, 2008.  He was born on May 22, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Charles and Delores (Rowe) Austill.  David will be missed by his friends and family members.

Madison L. Short Madison L. Short, 85, Kansas City, MO., passed away August 17, 2008. A military graveside service will be held 9AM Friday Aug 22nd at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.   

Yolanda D. “Toni” Barr, 89, died Sunday August 17, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. A Memorial Service will be held at the Missouri United Methodist Church Friday, September 12, at 2 PM.  Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.   Born February 6, 1919 in Chicago,…

Kimberly Gayle Butts, 49, of Columbia passed away August 17, 2008 at Boone Hospital Center.  Kimberly was born on March 24, 1959 in Great Falls, MT to Floyd and Mary (Sakaye) Zimmerman.  She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Butts and many other family members.