Nancy Eleanor Cowdrey, of Columbia, Missouri, died peacefully in her home on September 22, 2015, with family by her side. She was 81 years old. Nancy is survived by her children, Bruce Cowdrey, Dunlap, Illinois; Paula Cowdrey, Bloomington, Illinois; Paige Cowdrey (Cirks), Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Tyler Cirks, Overland Park, Kansas; Morgan (Cirks) Sechler, husband Dylan,…

Betty June Grantham, 90, passed away on September 18, 2015 at Seasons Care Center. She was born August 17, 1925 to Ben and Grace Matlock in Springfield, Missouri where she attended SMS, now Missouri State. In high school, she met the feisty love of her life, John Grantham, whom she married on June 12, 1948.…

Dode found her final peace from a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at home in Raymore, MO on Sept. 18, 2015, her 87th birthday. She was our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. The oldest of four children, Dode was born in 1928 to Raymond O. and Lura Galene Allen in May, OK. Due…

Robert J. (Bob) Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born on October 15, 1927 in Sedalia, MO to Rolla and Florence Johnson.  Bob grew up in Boonville, MO and graduated from Boonville High School in 1945.  After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on…

Marcella J. Hayes of Kansas City, Missouri entered into rest on September 1, 2015. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Longview Lake Shelter #5 from 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Sandra Lynn (Thompson) Ingram, 47, passed away September 10, 2015 at home with her husband and one of her closest friends in Kansas City, MO after a long illness. She was born on June 28, 1968 in Springfield, MO, where she grew up and spent most of her life. She graduated from Drury University in…

Patrick J. Rizzo, 63, of Blue Springs, MO passed away September 10, 2015 at his home. A celebration of life will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, September 19, 2015 at World Revival Church in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Rizzo was born on May 9, 1952 in Kansas City, MO. Anyone that…

James L. Viani, 82 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully September 4, 2015 at the Foxwood Springs Alzheimer’s Care Center, Raymore, Missouri with his family at his side.  He will be remembered at a visitation at 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at First Church of the Nazarene, 119th & State Line…

Charles E. McCracken was born January 16, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended the Kansas City Missouri School District. He was previously employed by The Kansas City Club and Dixons Chili Parlor. Charles departed his mortal life on September 5, 2015. His parents Lula McCracken and Willie Hawkins preceded him in death. He leaves…