Harold Clyde Hinshaw, 90, of Columbia passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008.   Celebration services will begin at 12:30, Sunday, Feb. 17, in McMurray Chapel of the Missouri United Methodist Church at 204 South 9th Street with a holy service of the Masonic Lodge.  Visitation will be at 1 p.m. in the main floor parlor…

Nancy Bell Creech, 69 Independence, MO, passed away February 9, 2008. Nancy was a retired VA Nurse and a dedicated Volunteer at Powell Gardens Memorial contributions can be made to The Groves Hospice.

K. Umphenour, 87, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his home.  He was a Seabee in WWII.  Survivors include this wife of 61 years, Mavis; sister, Dorothy & Bob Newcomer; son, Terry & Rosie; daughter, Judith & Les Marr of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Mason; and three step-children.  Cremation with a…

Joe Edward Woods, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Harry Lee Musick, 76, of Columbia died February 8, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.  Harry’s body will be cremated and his ashes will be placed at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO.  Harry is survived by his wife Laura Musick of the home, daughter Laura Suzanne Musick of Columbia, two grandchildren…

Frank J. Clark, 50, of Greenwood, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008.

Georgia Mae Moore, 95, of Jefferson City entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 7, 2008 at her home.  Georgia’s body has been cremated and private family services will be held.  Born January 29, 1913 Georgia was the daughter of the Late Harry and Alicia (Jacobs) Griffith.  She is survived by her daughters Irene Yale…

Harold L. Dedrick, 81, Kingsville, MO passed away February 7, 2008 to be with his wife of 57 years, Mary, who preceded him in death. Harold was in the Army and is a WWII veteran, serving in Korea and Japan. He owned his own remodeling and construction company, and in retirement he worked for the…

Robert Lee Higginbotham, age 72 1/2 of La Cygne, KS (formerly of Oldfield, MO) passed away peacefully at home on February 6th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a retired truck driver from Churchill Truck Lines.  He also worked at Vendo, Southwest Grease and Oil, and Wylie Tool Company. He loved…

David DeCaigney, 48, Kansas City, MO passed away February 4, 2008.  He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou DeCaigney; his brothers Steven (Debbie), Michael, and Philip; his sister Susan (Alan) Wartenbee; one nephew and six nieces.

Michael Dennis Puls, 64, Leavenworth, KS passed away February 2, 2008 in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Flora Bernadine Talbott, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 30, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

On the afternoon of January 29, 2008, a powerful windstorm blew through Columbia, Missouri, turning the day from mild to bitter cold. At the same time, Gail Shen passed away in her home. It would take such a heavy wind to extinguish her bright light. She was with family and at peace. Gail Grunbock was born March 30,…

Robert E. Hays, 71, Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 27, 2008. Robert was born in Vinita, Okla., on May 22, 1936, to Rutherford Austin Hays and Hazel Augusta Hays. He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Hays Anderson; and his only granddaughter, Gabrielle Anderson. Robert and his daughter enjoyed playing golf together along with his…

Richard C. Janssen, 54, passed away January 26, 2008 in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Donald Eugene Garrett, 62, Independence, Mo., passed away January 25, 2008. A Military graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 at Leavenworth National Cemetery Leavenworth, Kansas.

Robert (Bob) Wheat, 78, Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 24, 2008, following complications from stroke. Bob was born in Parsons, Kan., and was a talented athlete and student. He married Eunice Rice on April 15, 1951. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. After graduating from Pittsburg State University, he worked for…

William C. Shadwell, 67, passed away January 24, 2008, at Carondelet Manor. He was a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Mo. Those left to treasure his memories include his brother, Donald "Sunny" Shadwell; sister, Carol Speer; sisters and brothers in law, Darlene and Merle King, and Barbara and Jerry Louis; as well as numerous nieces,…

May 29, 1929-January 24, 2008 Verna McDonald, 78, of Gladstone, Mo., died at her home on Thursday. She was born in Grant County, North Dakota to Edward and Olga Fried. She was a 1948 graduate of the Bismarck Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Bismarck, North Dakota. She moved to Kansas City soon after and…

Marcy Ruth Despard, 53, Osage City, KS passed away January 23, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.