Molly Jessup-Austin

March 15, 2009

Molly Jessup-Austin, 66, of Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. Memorial Services will be Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m., at All Soul’s Unitarian Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, MO. 64111, 816-531- 2131. Molly was born February 10, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City. She attended Blue Ridge Elementary School and graduated…

Richard Cain

March 14, 2009

Richard Dwight Cain, age 63, passed away on March 14, 2009 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his two sons Rick and Brett Cain. An open house celebration of his life will be held at the residence of his dearest friend Dwight Wilson, 13704 EAST 39th St., Independence MO, Tel:…

Elena Brouhard

March 13, 2009

Elena V. Brouhard, 47, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 13, 2009.  She was born December 13, 1961 to Vladamir and Lyubov Rogozhkin in Ekaterinburg, Russian Republic.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Cremation.  Services to be determined.

Patricia Lofties

March 10, 2009

Patricia Drew Nichols Lofties   Patricia Drew Nichols Lofties, age 78, Mother, MaMa, and Nana passed away on March 10, 2009 following a courageous battle with COPD and emphysema in Lees Summit, MO.    She was born July 28, 1930, in Southampton, Long Island, New York, to the late Lansing Fredric Nichols and Charlotte Drew. …

Eric McAlpin

March 9, 2009

Eric Allan McAlpin, 28, of Columbia died Monday, March 9 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13 at Paquin Towers.  Eric was born August 6, 1980 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Diane (Brown) McAlpin.  He attended Douglas and Rock Bridge High Schools and was someone who…

John Lundgren

March 8, 2009

John L. Lundgren, 91 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 8, 2009, at St. Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Cremation.  The family suggests contributions to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.   Mr. Lundgren was born February 12, 1918 in Bemidji, MN.  He was married to Maizie Smith Lundgren…

Jeremy Nichols

March 8, 2009

Jeremy Dean Nichols, 30, of Columbia died, Sunday, March 8 at University Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and a visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Oakland Christian Church with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m.  The Rev. Gregory P. Robinson and Pastor Rod Davis will officiate.  Jeremy was born…

Charles Morris

March 6, 2009

"CHICKEN CHARLIE" Charlie Morris, 80, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away March 6, 2009. Chicken Charlie, as his friends and family knew him, was born May 3, 1928, to Charlie and Cora (Vest) Morris. He retired from Bell Farms in Lee’s Summit after 20 plus years. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Darlene…

Clyde Chapman

March 6, 2009

Clyde "Chappie" Chapman, 60, Palm Coast, FL, passed away March 6, 2009 at Riverside Nursing Center.  A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at Lansing First Baptist Church, 306 4-H Road, Lansing, KS, 66043. A visitation will be held at 1 PM, prior to the service, at the…

Albert Nathan

March 4, 2009

  CELEBRATE!! Albert Nathan died easily and peacefully on Wednesday March 4, 2009 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was surrounded by his wife Patt and members of his loving family. Memorial Services will be held at the Heartland Funeral Home (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd) in Raytown, Missouri on Tuesday March 10. Visiting will be from 6-7pm with Memorial…

Charles Hamilton

March 3, 2009

  Charles Hamilton, 64, died Mar. 3, 2009. A celebration of his life will be at 4 PM on Friday Mar. 6, at Fairmount Christian Fellowship, 712 S. Northern Blvd, Independence. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Charles was born August 17, 1944…

Stacey Earl Wray

March 2, 2009

On Monday March 2, 2009 42 year old Stacey Earl Wray joined his Lord surrounded by family and friends.  Stacey is survived by his wife Lori Ann and his 2 children Brett, Makayla, and his dog Coco.  Other survivors include his sister Cindy Leininger of Waterloo, Iowa and her children Tifanie, Chad and Lindsay and…

Richard Hayes

March 2, 2009

A memorial in his honor will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Fifth Street Christian Church. The Rev. James Kimbro will officiate. Richard worked as a printer at General Printing and Sir Speedy Printing before retiring. He is survived by a daughter, Desha Kelly of Columbia; sons Brandon Jackson of Springfield and…

William Yanovich

March 2, 2009

William "Bill" J. Yanovich, 42, Stanley, Kan., passed away at home on March 2, 2009. A private family service will be held.

Ethel Reynolds

March 1, 2009

Ethel Marie Reynolds, 82, Raytown, Mo., passed away March 1, 2009, after a long illness. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Gregory Hills COGH, 7020 James A. Reed Rd, KCMO. Ethel was born in Dunlap, Iowa, and lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a…

Nancy Deibler

February 27, 2009

Nancy Deibler, 60, of Overland Park, KS died Friday, February 27th surrounded by her partner Deb Bigogno and family. Services will be held at Unity Temple on the Plaza (707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112) on Saturday, March 7th. Visitation is scheduled from 1PM to 2:30PM with memorial services following immediately after. In…

Laurie Lightner

February 26, 2009

  Laurie Anne Lightner, 45, of Columbia passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2009, in her home after a three year battle with cancer. Upon her request, the family will hold a memorial service at 4 p.m. Monday, March 2, at The Crossing Church. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service…

Clarence McMillen

February 26, 2009

Clarence Joe “C.J.” McMillen, 78, Odessa, MO passed away February 26, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10 AM-12 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. C.J. was born November 10, 1930 to Ovid Wilson…

Weston Smithwick

February 25, 2009

Weston Francis Smithwick, 94, Plattsburg, MO passed away February 25, 2009 at Clinton Care and Rehab in Plattsburg.  Cremation.  Mr. Weston will be buried at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine at a later date.

Frank Lincicome

February 25, 2009

Frank Lincicome, 65, of Centralia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his Sister’s home.  He was born December 5, 1943 in Kansas City, MO the son of Buck Lincicome and Marion Winters.  He was employed off and on for 20 years with the garment industry.  Frank was currently employed at Prenger’s Foods in the deli. …