Dr. William R. Sloane, 82, passed away Friday, September 30 in Liberty, MO. He was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and lived in Pleasant Hill, IA for 30 years. He worked at Drake University for 25 years as an Ellis and Nelle Levitt Finance Professor until his retirement in 1993. A visitation will be held…

Betty Jo Patterson passed away on Sept. 27, 2005 at Independence Regional Hospital. Betty was born May 22, 1944. She is survived by her loving partner in life, two sisters, one brother, daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Keith Guthrie, a step-son, David Jacob, nine grandchildren, one greatgrandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was…

Donald Swift, 75, long-time Raytown, MO., resident died September 26, 2005 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer…

Opal J. Cook, 75, Bonner Springs, KS passed away September 25, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Cremation.

Mihaly L. Vadnsi, 58, Blue Springs, MO, passed away September 23, 2005 at home. Cremation.

Anton “Tony” Kolar, Jr., 86, lifetime resident of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 22, 2005. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, September 26, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s…

Barbara Anne Blake Krebs, 65, Merriam, KS, passed away September 22, 2005 in the embrace of her loving family and in the care of God. Barbara was born August 17, 1940, in Johnstown, PA to Robert F. and Elizabeth Anne (Eaton) Blake. Her mother precedes Barbara in death. Survivors include her father; her husband of…

Doris Alice Hufferd, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at the Blue Springs Care Center with loved ones at her side. Doris was born on November 30, 1923, to Albert and Hazel (Tehan) Perry in Williston, N.D. She was raised and educated in Williston and graduated from Williston High School in 1941. Soon…

Hugh Lancaster, Sr., 97, Independence, MO, passed away September 21, 2005 at home. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E. 65th Street, Raytown, MO.

Charles William Hucker, 58, died September 20, 2005, at his home in Kansas City. The cause of death was stomach cancer. Mr. Hucker was born June 25, 1947, at Old St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. He was the son of Henry Charles Hucker III and Idella Maurine Benton Hucker of Kansas City. Mr. Hucker…

Mary G. Nash, 78, Gardner, KS passed away September 19, 2005 at home. Cremation. Mary is survived by her daughter, Thelma Green; 1 sister; 1 brother; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Charles Edward Simmons, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away Septebmer 19, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Cremation.

Terry Patrick Smith, 42, of Independence died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence. Visitation will precede the Mass at 9 a.m. at the church. Terry Smith was born in Kansas City and lived most of his life…

Mary L. Renfro, 83, Trenton, MO passed away September 15, 2005 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Cremation.

Harold W. Wilson, 79, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away September 8, 2005. Military graveside services will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Missouri Military Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Harold was born Oct 7, 1925 in Norborne, MO. He was a member of the American Legion. Harold is preceded in death by: brother, Terrel…

Ann Roe Hamilton passed away on Sept. 13, 2005 at KU Medical Center while awaiting a liver transplant. She was born August 30, 1944 in Oak Grove, MO, the daughter of Clifton and Minnie (Burns) Roe. She grew up in Rocky Ford, CO. There she met and married Lawrence M. Hamilton in 1963. They moved…

Lawrence G. “Buddy” Smith, 77, of Independence, Missouri, died September 13, 2005 at VAMC, KCMO. He served three tours of duty in the USMC with found memories of the Orient. He was a past member of the Abdula Shrine in Sedalia, Missouri, and a loving person. Lawrence was born in Worley, KY, August 13, 1928,…

Martha Elizabeth Jones, 86, Parkville, passed away peacefully at Alpine North, September 12, 2005. Her husband of 56 years, Edward Jones and her son Terence Jones preceded Martha in death. Survived by her son, Tim & his wife Irene, KCMO, Brian Jones, Parkville, MO; daughter Barbara Ballou & husband Terry; grandchildren, Terry, Jeffery, Amy, Bridget,…

Winnifred Young, 78, Kansas City, MO., passed away September 11, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center. Winnifred was a resident of Highland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Betty Rigglesford, 66, Warsaw, MO passed away September 9, 2005 at home. Betty’s wish was to be cremated. She is survived by her mother, Melvina (Edwards) Rigglesford and other loving family members and friends.