July 18, 1979 to August 1, 2007 Sara Catherine Cox of the Liberty area passed away in her home. A celebration of her life will include a visitation, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with services beginning at 2:00pm on August 19th at Barry Christian Church, 1500 W. Barry Road. Interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 N.…

Thomas Martin Baker, O.D., 69, passed away July 31, 2007 in Columbia, MO. Dr. Baker was born on August 19, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas A. and Delia B. (Costello) Baker. He moved his family and relocated his Optometry practice to Holliston, MA in 1964. After a successful career he retired to…

John Louis Riling, 53, Independence, MO passed away July 30, 2007. Cremation.

Darrell Gene Ray, Sr., 64, of Sedalia passed away July 28, 2007. Darrell was born on November 5, 1942 in Oakland, California to the late John and Opal (McPheeters) Ray. He served in the Marines from 1960 to 1964. He also spent many years working as a body repair man. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen…

James Marshall Garza, 56, Kingsville, MO passed away July 27, 2007. James was born July 16, 1951 in Indiana, Illinois. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

Surrounded by her loving family, Susan Kay “Sue” Thornhill, 59, of Clark passed away at her home on Thursday July 26th, 2007 after a brave fight with melanoma. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at Sturgeon Christian Church in Sturgeon, MO. She was born in Moberly, MO April…

Deborah Dee Short, 48, Harrisonville, MO passed away July 26, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Lloyd Greer, 60, KCKS, died 7/26/07. He is survived by daughters Amy Turley and Cindy Dunn; sister Geraldine Gould; grandchildren Madison and Payton; one niece; two nephews. Services on Friday, 8/3, at 10:30 a.m., at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Andrew G. Intelhouse passed awat at his home of the age of 61. Mr. Intelhouse worked as a machinist in the field of metal fabrication. He leaves behind a brother Richard Intelhouse of Topeka, Ks. Services pending.(arr: Heattland cremation and Burial Society 816-313-1677).

Lynne J. Valentine passed away on June 24, 2007 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center at the age of 63. Ms. Valentine worked in the medical field as a kidney dialysis technician. She leaves behind a brither, Craig Morey of Prairie Village, Ks. Services pending at this time. (arr: Heartland Burial and Cremation Society 816-313-1677)

Emil Lawrence Olson, 69, Independence, MO, passed away July 24, 2007 in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Oliver (Bucky) Harrell, 59, born Jan. 6, 1948 passed away July 24, 2007 of a heart attack. Services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Monday, July 30, 2007 at 1:00PM.

Nathan Alan Scheib, 23, Kansas City, MO passed away July 24, 2007. Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, July 28 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A visitation for friends and family will be held from 1-2 PM on Saturday. Nathan was born July 20, 1984 in…

Raymond Hetrick, 70, Lee?s Summit, MO passed away July 24, 2007 at his home. He is survived by his with Rene, and 6 children. Private family services at a later date, cremation. (arr. Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

William “Bubby” Lee Hearn, JR, passed away July 23, 2007 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM, Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Burial at 12:30 pm Monday July 30th in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. William was born…

Rita Faye Nole, 49, of Kingdom City, passed away July 23, 2007 in Columbia. Rita was born December 29, 1957 in Washington, MO to Orville and Callie Nixon. She is survived by her husband Richard, as well as four daughters, Amy Burton, Stacie Day, Tracy Sallee, Sheila Hooker and one son Richard Nole, Jr. Private…

Shannon Sannarma, 22 weeks gestation passed away on July 23rd, 2007 at Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City, Mo. There are no services pending at this time. (Arr: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Mo. 816-313-1677).

Andree N. Taylor of Emporia Ks.passed away on July 22,2007 at KU Medical Center at the age of 33. She worked as a dispatcher for a local city. She leaves behind, a Father, George Taylor of Emporia, Ks. Services pending at this time. (arr: Heartland Burial and Cremation Society 1-800-506-2035).

Janet (Jan) S. Elam, 43, went home Saturday, July 21st after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 4th at 2:30 pm at Liberty Baptist Church 7461 N. Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO. Jan was born May 25, 1964 in Mexico, MO, the daughter of Louis and Ann Barnes Elam. She…

Bruce Boatman, 68, Independence, MO, passed away July 20, 2007. Cremation-No services planned at this time.