James T. Otts, Jr., 74, of Independence, Missouri passed away at home surrounded by family on August 5, 2016. James was born to Betty Lou & James Otts, Sr. of Independence, Missouri on September 18, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vivian, and brother Jack. He’s survived by his son Robert…

Geral Edward Culp, of Kansas City, Missouri died on Wednesday, 31 August 2016, age 86. He was born on the 28th of September, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Central Missouri where he later served as an associate professor and acting registrar. After serving as…

Betty M. Duguid, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away September 3, 2016.  A visitation will be held 9:30 – 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Woods Chapel Church United Methodist, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM.  Graveside services will be held 12:30PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Nortonville Cemetery, Nortonville,…

Melvin L. Gates, 79, of Grandview, Missouri passed away August 31, 2016. Mass services will be held at 10AM, Friday, September 9th, 2016 at Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7023 W 71st St Overland Park, Kansas 66204. Visitation will be held 9:30AM, September 9th, 2016, at Queen of the Holy Rosary. Mr. Gates was born…

Barbara Jean Abernathy, 78, of Columbia passed away September 2, 2016.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Barbara was born on March 29, 1938 to Leroy and Fern Slee.  Barbara spent many years of her life as a guidance counselor at RBHS, actively working with the Boy Scouts with her husband…

Alta (Fish) Gunter, 56, of Buckner, Missouri passed away August 26, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mrs. Gunter was born August 12, 1960 in Oroville, California. Alta lived life one day at a time enjoying every day like it was her last. She enjoyed morel mushroom hunting, four wheeling, and spending time with her…

Don R. Ward, 91, Kansas City, Mo passed away August 1, 2016 at his home. Don was born March 5, 1925 in Leavenworth, Ks to Charles and Myrtle Ward. He served 3 years and 2 months in the US Navy and spent time in the Pacific during the second World War. He leaves behind a…

Roderic Wayne Farmer, age 56 years, of Henley, MO., passed with peace and grace on August 27, 2016. Rod spent his final days with his family at his side. Rod now sits at our Father’s table with his predeceased brother James Lee Farmer, 2007. Rod is survived by his loving parents LeeRoy and Mable Farmer…