Van G. Sigman died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 18 at 6:10. Van was born Nov. 8, 1918 to Liza & Minor Sigman of Marshall, MO. He earned a B.S. in Ed. At Mo. Valley College in Marshall, MO and a Master Degree at C.M.S.U. Warrensburg, MO. He was a high…

Rhea Allen, 78, Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 17, 2007. She was born September 21, 1928 to Ernest and Flora (Garfit) Hambelton in Tecumseh, MO. On November 1, 1946 she and Eugene Allen were married in Baxter County, AR. Of this union, 5 children were born. She was…

Leslie William Waggoner passed away on July 16 2007 at the age of 66. He is survived by family members Tally Stroud and Greg Stroud of Wichita, Ks.Services pemding at this time. (ar: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society Raytown, Mo. 1-800-508-2088).

Elizabeth “Betty” Lee Smith passed away at the age of 83 at The Sweet Life of Rosehill, Shawnee, Ks. “Betty” was self employed in the fieid of retail. She leaves behind a nephew, John R. Moneymaker of Overland Park, Ks., and a niece, Elfa. She will be missed by friends and family. Services were held…

David Ellis Rockhill, 74, Grandview, MO, passed away at home July 16, 2007. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Ted Basil Roumas, Jr., Kansas City, MO son of Theodore and Dena (Strom) Roumas was born July 31, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO and departed this life July 16, 2007 at the age of 73 in Cameron, MO. He is survived by two sons Kevin Roumas and wife Kelly of Gower, Kirk Roumas and wife…

Elizabeth ?Betty? Parrigin, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest on July 16, 2007 at The Bluffs. Her husband Perry Parrigin and one brother Jesse Ellington survive her. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday July 20, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. in Columbia. Burial will be in the Jacksonville…

Frank Leroy Velho, 66, passed away July 15, 2007 at the University Hospital & Clinics. Mr. Velho was born on November 13, 1940 to Tony and Mary (Vargas-Large) Velho in Hollister, California. Private family services will be held at a later date in California. He is survived many family members from out of the area.

Margaret Grantham, 87, Belton MO, passed away July 14, 2007, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home In Belton. She was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Kansas City to Frank and Leeta (Leinbach) Hewitt, and lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. Margaret was a longtime member of Presbyterian churches and enjoyed teaching…

Martha Elizabeth George, 91, of Callao, MO passed away July 14, 2007 at her home. Martha was born June 15, 1916 to Ulysses and Kathryn (Schenck) George.

Virginia R. Hillix, 80, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully with family by her side July 13, 2007, at Kansas City Hospice House. A celebration of Virginia’s life is planned with the date to be announced. Cremation will take place at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. The family wishes to thank the kind and…

COL. Jerry Russell Custead, PE (retired), 75, Kansas City, MO passed to the next life on July 12, 2007 at home with his wife by his side. A visitation will be held at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Road, on Saturday, July 21st at 9:30 with a celebration of his life at 11:00.…

Carolyn Wells Wheeler, 87, Burlington, IA, passed away July 12, 200, in Liberty, MO. Cremation-No services are planned at this time.

Salvatore Giordano, 54, Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at The Kansas City Hospice House, after a long battle with leukemia. He was born January 20, 1953, in Kansas City, MO. The son of Salvatore and Rose (Genova) Giordano. His family moved to Miami, FL in the 60?s then returned to Kansas City…

Barbara Jean Jackson, 58, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 12, 2007 at her home. Barbara is survived by her daughters Sharon and Bridget Jackson, 4 grand children, Anthony, Ashley, Christopher and Lee Anthony.

James E. Swafford, 91, of Auxvasse passed away July 10, 2007 at the HST Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. James was born May 2, 1916 to the late Darsy and Maudie (Lee) Swafford. Survivors include his wife, Bert Swafford.

William Roger Simpson, 61, passed away July 9, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital. Mr. Simpson was born April 11, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Mary (Jones) Simpson. He is survived by numerous friends and family members.

Gary Wayne Chaffin, 64, Mission, KS passed away July 9, 2007 at home with family and friends. He is survived by his son, Lance; daughter, Cindy Diggs & husband, Jeff; 3 grandchildren, Collin, Connor & Anna; and many close friends.

Horace Benedict Wise, 93, Overland Park, KS formerly of Pittsburg, KS died July 7, 2007. A visitation to celebrate his life will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, July 13, 2007 at The Forum, 3501 W. 95th St. Overland Park, KS. The burial will be held in Weir, KS at a later date. Horace was born…

Angela Denise Harris, 42, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away July 5, 2007. Memorial services will be held 5:30 PM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.