Ira Roberts, Jr. took our Lord’s hand in the early hours of September 19, 2012.  He fought a courageous battle against COPD for many years.  Now he and the Lord have won the victory.  He passed peacefully to join family and friends in eternity.   He was a Resident of Ashland Villa Assisted  Living Care.…

Ernest J. Hinck, 88, Raytown, MO passed away September 17, 2012. Mr. Hinck was born April 15, 1924 in Blackburn, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and one daughter. Survivors include one daughter, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.

Billy Gene Cossey, 79, passed away Sunday September 16, 2012 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Billy was born June 21, 1933 in Cabot, Arkansas, son of Marion L. and Stella I. (Stump) Cossey.  His favorite saying was “Tell everybody you got to see me!”  He was…

Bruce Smith Stafford, 86 of Columbia, died Thursday September 10, 2012 at Boone Landing.  Cremation has taken place and private services were held.  Bruce was born in Syracuse, NY on October 25, 1925 to the late Smith and Evah (Chase) Stafford.  His wife Ardell and two daughters Carol Walsack and Chris Root survive him.

Kenneth E. Cooper was born February 12, 1946 to Corrine Cooper Paige and Herbert Paige Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. His Parents and beloved Aunt Bess (Ora Paige) preceded him in death. Kenneth was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. In 1963, Kenneth joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged…

Doris E. Pyle, 80, of Shawnee, KS, died August 30, 2012, peacefully with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, and sons, Bruce and Charles. She leaves behind her daughter, Jane, beloved grandson, Sam, and friend, Norman. Jane would like to thank KC Hospice, her KU family, and friends for their…

William ‘Bill’ Barnett, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away Aug. 27, 2012. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Bill was born Oct. 18, 1927 in Kansas…