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.…

Thomas Harvey Hall, 70, Abilene, KS passed away September 14, 2007. Burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Gene Stewart Williams, Jr., 50, Smithville, MO passed away September 14, 2007 at home. Cremation. Services will be held at a later date.

Colleen Rice Colleen Rice, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away on September 12, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Colleen was born April 11, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Jack and Mildred Youngs who proceeded her in death. Colleen is survived by her husband of 26 years, John Rice of the home; two…

Elizabeth Neal Watlington, 99, Raytown, MO passed away September 12, 2007 at Cedar Valley Health Center in Raytown, MO.

Billie Jo Clevenger, 66 of Kansas City, MO passed away September 12, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice House. A memorial, celebrating BJ’s life, will be held 5 pm Monday September 17, 2007 at Heartland Cremation Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. BJ is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ray, her daughter Julie…

Tom Smothers, 72, Bucyrus, Kan., passed away Sept. 11, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Michael, Thomas and Robert; six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Stilwell Methodist Church at a later date.

Doris Mae Carpenter, 80 of Belton, Missouri, passed away September 11, 2007. Cremation with no services.

Clarabel Duke, 98, Kansas City, MO, formally of Montgomery, AL, passed away September 11, 2007. Memorial services will be held 7 PM, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Kingswood Retirement Community. Clarabel was born March 18, 1909 in Evergreen, AL. As a single mother, Clarabel supported her family with a lifetime of entrepreneurial ventures. When her…

Juanita N Westmoreland Juanita Westmoreland, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sept 10, 2007 art her home. Juanita is survived by her husband George. Cremation no services. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society