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.

Ethel Mines, 67, of Independence, Mo., passed away July 16, 2008, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Michael Jay Stanford, 54, St. Joseph, MO passed away July 15, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

James Russell Radcliffe, 63, of Macon passed away at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia.  Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be placed at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO.

Alexander Victor Schull of Boonville, MO passed away July 15, 2008 at University Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO.  Services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008 at Santa Fe Trail Baptist Church in Boonville, MO with Pastor Tom Brack officiating. Family visitation will be at 10:00 am, Memorial service at 11:00 am with…

        CDR Clarence Robert Beyer USN Ret.  Bob Beyer, 88, died on July 15th at his “home” at Blue River Rehab Center, KCMO with his daughter, his nurses, and the staff of Grace Hospice in attendance. Bob spent 21 of his working years in the Navy and the rest in Dept of…

Patricia Ann Williams, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, in her Blue Springs home surrounded by family, she was 47 years old.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  She is survived by 8 children, Antonio,Pointer, Antwuan Pointer, Romero Williams of Milwaukee; Lakeisha Pointer,  Temetris…

Nancy Lee Martinez, 54, Centrahoma, OK passed away July 14, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  A military graveside service will be Friday, July 25, 2008 at 4:00 pm at Newkirk Cemetery in Newkirk, OK.  Memorial service info to be determined. 

Mary Jane Francis Cox, 77, died July 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by son Timothy. Survivors include Bob Cox, two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services July 16, 2008, 2 p.m., at Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Olathe, Kan. Memorials to Kansas School for the Deaf.

William Robert Parmley, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2008.  William is survived by his wife, Rita, and daughter Tina also of Kansas City, Missouri  

William Earl Sumpter, 84, of Huntsville passed away Sunday July 13, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 5, 1923 in Chariton County to the late Isaac Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Ancell) Sumpter.  Mr. Sumpter served in the Army during World War II.  He was honorably discharged in 1945 with a Purple Heart and…

Dewey Wray Cass, born Feb. 16, 1920, went to be with the Lord, July 13, 2008. In keeping with our Dad’s wishes for simplicity, graveside services only will be 1pm Thursday July 17th at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Mr. Cass was a life long resident of KCMO area. He owned & operated Blue Valley and…