Dr. Vimala Seshumurty, 70, of Prairie Village, Kan., died on Feb. 9 after a long illness. She was born Jan. 15, 1937, in the Tamil Nadu state of India, and moved to the area in 1974. She worked for many years as a pediatrician. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ponnuru Seshumurty; her brothers…

Donald A. Gamblian, 69, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Prairie Grove Baptist Church, 860 N. East Park Lane in Columbia with the Rev. Alan Bailey officiating, burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery. Mr.…

Michael J. Spomer, 46, Denver, CO, passed away February 8, 2007. A Memorial gathering will be held from 6 to 8pm Tuesday March 6th at Bear Valley Christian 6800 W. Hampden Ave service road, Denver, CO. Michael is survived by his parents Jerry & Carol Spomer, sister Louann Hoppe and brother & sister in law…

Mittie Hattie Petty, 105, of California, MO passed away February 8, 2007 at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born on April 20, 1901 to the late James and Emma (Boone) Lary. She is survived by a host of relatives and close friends from whose lives her absence will be greatly felt.

Rosalyn Claire Mott, 91, Kansas City, Missouri passed away at her home on February 6, 2007. Cremation.

Carl Henry Crahan, 54, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 5, 2007. Cremation.

Gertrude W. Haviland, 83, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of West Haven, CT & Lyndonville, VT passed away February 3, 2007 peacefully at home. She is survived by her 3 children, Louis Haviland, Belton, MO; Susan McCahon, Overland Park, KS; Judith Neergaard, Huntsville, AL; sister, Patricia; brother, William, both of Connecticut; 8 grandchildren & 1…

Beverly Doris Herring, 72, of Moberly passed away February 2, 2007. Private family services will be held at a later date. Beverly is survived by her husband, Earl, two sons, David and Alen of Moberly, one brother, Jim Robinson of Arkansas, one sister, Ruth Reynolds of Iowa, five grandchildren, David Herring Jr., Scott Herring, Jared…

Joan T. (Woulfe) Benson, 69, of Pleasant Hill, MO, a native of St. Paul, MN passed away February 2, 2007 in Kansas City, MO from heart surgery complications. Joan was born Jan. 8, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Timothy & Dorothy (Riley) Woulfe. She graduated from Johnson High School in 1957. In 1963 Joan…

Samuel Feldmann, 66, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away February 2, 2007, at KC Hospice House from lung cancer. His wife, Sarah, requests that donations be sent to KC Hospice House, 12000 Wornall, KCMO. No services have been planned at this time.

Daniel Smith, Jr., 62, passed away on Feb. 1, 2007. Cremation.

Linda Atkinson, 52, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away January 31, 2007. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. on Monday, February 5, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, Mo. Linda was a longtime member of A.A., and a member of the former Heart of America Indian Center. She loved animals and…

John V. Colt, age 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at the KC Hospice House, after five years battling cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1928 at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated North Kansas City High School and attended Ottawa University and Kansas State University. He started his newspaper career in…

Lawrence John Calandra passed away January 26, 2007. Cremation with no services at this time.

Wilbur Damon, 78, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2007. Mr. Damon passed away at Pike County Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Elizabeth S. Warrington, 83, Raytown, MO passed away January 26, 2007. A visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Weds, Jan 31 at Missouri Funeral Care. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Elizabeth was born Feb 18, 1923 in Gloversville, NY. She graduated from both Wheaton…

David Tyrell Gray, 59, Kansas City, MO passed away January 26, 2007. Cremation.

Joseph P. Simpson, 56, Severance, KS passed away January 25, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Simpson; father, Merrill Simpson; mother, Helen (Libel) Simpson; and brother, Gene Simpson. Joe is survived by his daughters, Teresa Thomas and husband Charles, of Atchison, KS; and Jodie Smith and husband, Brad, of Troy, KS;…

Amir Geuron, 58, Los Angeles, CA was found January 25, 2007 in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Raymond L. Vinyard, 51, Independence, passed away January 24, 2007. Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Visitation one hour prior to service. Survives include his wife of 15 years, Carol, son Chris Clay Independence, daughter LeAnne Clay, Independence &…