Doris Carter, 78, passed away October 2, 2007 at The Greens at Creekside. No services are planned at this time.

Betty Jean Edwards, 90, passed away Oct. 1, 2007, at her home in Kansas City, MO, after a long illness with Parkinson?s Disease, Betty was born April 30, 1917, in Checotah, OK She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Edwards; a daughter, Virginia Conn; and a brother and sister. Survivors include six…

Omega Mae Davis, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away October 1, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. Cremation.

Dorothy M. Henderson, 94, Kansas City, Mo., passed away at the home. She was born in Burdett, Mo., on April 1, 1913. She leaves her only son, Gary of New York City; and one brother. Cremation provided by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,

Thomas William Flannigan Jr. Thomas W. Flannigan Jr., 62, Kansas City, MO, passed away September 28, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1pm Saturday Oct. 6th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown.

Dr. R. Paul Drummond, 60, of New Franklin, MO, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2007 in Paul H. Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on the campus of Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. A…

William Anthony Zinna, 75, of Callao, MO passed away September 25, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. William was born on October 21, 1931 to Anthony and Mary Zinna. He is survived by many loving family members and friends.

James E. Smith, Jr. of Kansas City died suddenly on September 24, 2007. He was 69. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. James Edison and Anne Marie Smith; his son, Michael Smith and his sister Anne Marie Ruddy. He is survived by his daughters Linda Vinton and Rochelle Smith; his sons, James, Edward, and…

Arlon L. Gray Arlon L. Gray, 61, of Independence, MO went home to his heavenly Father September 23, 2007. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Arlon was born April 8, 1946 in Independence, MO. He spent most of his youth in California and joined the Air Force in 1966. He served three years in…

Herschel Goodwin, 81, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home on September 22, 2007. Herschel was as a hard worker, and a loving and giving family member and friend. Herschel was preceded in death by his parents Jackson and Priscilla (Bell) Devlin; brothers, George Goodwin and Eugene Devlin, sister Sweetie Hubbard, and a granddaughter. He…

Bonnie J. Wright, 72, of Fulton, died Friday, September 21, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2007 at the Carrington Baptist Church in Fulton with the Rev. Jack Coleman officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Per Bonnie?s wishes…

Durrell ?Stinky? Proctor, Sr., 62, died Friday, September 21, 2007 in Columbia, Missouri. Durrell was born September 27, 1944 to Clarence A. Proctor Sr. and Mildred Mahoney Proctor. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Red Rock United Methodist Church in Harrisburg. Durrell is survived by his significant other, Mary…

Michal R. Baker, 38, of Moberly passed away September 20, 2007 at Loma Linda Health Care. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Rothwell Park in Moberly.

Sarah Jane McCulley, 46, of Columbia passed away September 20, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. Sarah was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 19, 1960 to Joe and Marjorie Tucker. Survivors include her husband, Jack McCulley of Columbia, two sons, David Mitchell of NY and James Mitchell III, and two daughters…

Alice Martha Stevens, 88, Lansing, KS passed away September 18, 2007 at Golden Living Center in Lansing, KS. Cremation.

Jeanie Lock was born June 7, 1959 in Wyatt, Missouri. She was the loving Mother of Nathan Lock, and beloved Aunt of Sarah Reynolds and Benjamin Stephenson, as well as dearest sister to Marcy Strope. She crossed over September 17, 2007 in Russellville, Missouri. Jeanie was blessed with a kind heart and spirit. She always…

Fondal D. Martin, 89, of Columbia entered into eternal rest on September 16, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday September 20, 2007 at Parkade Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Cook officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the…

Anna Morlan, 70, Kansas City, MO passes away September 15, 2007 at Research Medical Center. Cremation with no services.

As promised, our beloved Scotty Riddim, of the Blue Riddim Band, did indeed “Rise with a smile” on his face September 15, 2007. Sadly for all of us earth bound beings, it was to his heavenly fathers embrace. For Scotty, this is the highest grace. Family left behind to grieve are his mom and dad,…

Raymond Lee Pate, 60, Topeka, KS passed away September 15, 2007. Raymond Lee is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren,and a host of other family members who lovingly took care of him. Raymond proudly served our country in the Vietnam War. He loved fishing and the outdoors, working on cars,bowling, telling jokes, and story telling.…