Ann Brown, beloved wife of Rev. Richard Brown, Smithville, MO went home to her precious Lord Jesus Christ on February 6, 2006. She is dearly loved and missed by her husband, 8 children, 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren and her loving sister.

John David Blair “JD”, 62, Raytown, MO passed away February 6, 2006 at his some surrounded by his family (and dog, Bonnie!). A memorial service as a Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A fellowship reception will…

Charles Edward McElroy, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away February 5, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:00 pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McElroy and daughter, Deborah Koenning. He is survived by his daughter,…

Terry Lee Hughes, 54, passed away February 5, 2006 at Rockhill Manor in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Charles W. Cooper, 60, Atchison, KS passed away February 2, 2006 at VA Medical Center. Military graveside service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, February 7th at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Shirley Darlene Crow, 70, of Gladstone, MO passed away on January 31, 2006 at her daughter’s home in Lone Jack, MO. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Jolene and T. Cheryl; and her son, Edward. Cremation without visitation.

Barbara Joan Scott “Pooh”, 56, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 30, 2006. She lived to the fullest and will be truly missed; she will live on forever in our hearts. Beloved daughter of the late George W. Murison, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Murison Whitcomb; daughters, Jerry Ann Scott and…

Dallas L. Bell, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 29, 2006. Cremation.

McROBBIE William Alexander Douglas McRobbie, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) 85, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial services will be held, 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081, a reception will follow in the Windsor Room.…

Raymond E. Hawkins, 87, formerly of St. Joseph, died peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2006 at his home in Platte City, MO surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Alma, Arkansas in 1918, the son of the late Elijah Allen and Ida Jane (Williams) Hawkins. Although his formal education was cut short by…

Linda Sue Yanks, 55, Blue Springs, MO passed away January 26, 2006 at home. She was born November 10th 1950, Huntington Beach CA and was raised in Tarzana CA with parents Alfred and Doris Mertes and brothers, Richard, Martin and James. Linda married her long time neighbor Robert J. Yanks in 1976. She gave birth…

Delmar L. Meyer, 74, Kansas City, KS passed away January 25, 2006 at Providence Nursing Home in Kansas City, KS. Cremation.

William Katlin, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away January 24, 2006 at home with his wife of 26 years by his side. He was preceded in death by his father in 1967 and his mother in 1992. William is survived by his wife, Mae, of the home; sons, William Kenneth and William Keith; brothers, John,…

Dean Evans, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away January 24, 2006 at Blue River Care in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Lisa H. Cecil, 52, Grandview, MO passed away January 23, 2006. Cremation.

Jean S. Becker, 85, and life time resident of Kansas City, MO passed away January 23, 2006. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Norman. She is survived by 3 sons, Bruce, Neil and Randy, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Aside from being a homemaker, she was a commercial artist and was active in…

Larry Eugene Lillibridge, 49, Kansas City, KS passed away January 22, 2006 at home. A memorial service has already been held. Larry is survived by his mother, Lovella Maria Lillibridge; 2 brothers; 1 sister and numerous other family members and friends.

Richar Hugh Fitzgerel, 71, Raytown, MO passed away January 22, 2006 at MCI. He spent his last 2 years at Park Place Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 28th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Richard was born September 15, 1934 in…

Kimberly Joyce DuFour, 45, of Northeast Kansas City, MO passed away at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2006. Kimberly graduated from Northeast High School in 1979. She is survived by her husband, Steve DuFour; sons, William, Brian, and Christopher; daughter, Stacie; her parents, Max and Norma Florea; brother, Steve Florea; and sister, Diane Hayes.…

Zita C. Cline, 84, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 18, 2006. Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, January 23rd at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Zita was preceded in death by her husband Elmer (Bill) Cline and her mother and father Catherine and Murphy J. Boiteaux.…