SHIRLEY ANN PAYNE Shirley Anderson Payne, formerly of Independence, MO peacefully passed away with family present on June 22 , 2012.  She had been a resident of St. Mary’s Manor, Blue Springs, MO since Sept of 2008.  Shirley was born Oct. 21, 1924 in Moline, IL and graduated from Moline High School in 1942.  She…

Angie Evelyn Albert, 82, of Parkville, MO passed away June 24, 2012 at her home from natural causes.  A private service was held 12:30 pm on June 23, 2012 with family.  Interment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.  Mrs. Albert was born August 3, 1929 in Roanoke, VA.  Angie…

William F. Mootz January 30, 1928 ~ June 22, 2012 William (Bill) F. Mootz, 84, passed away June 22 at his home in Kansas City, KS.  His wife, Betty (Zane) Mootz, of 58 years was by his side.  Bill was one of seven children of Martin Mootz and Mary (Kovac) Mootz.  Martin and Mary immigrated…

MARK CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT Mark Elliott, 52, of KC, MO, passed on to a better world on June 24, 2012. Born Aug 22, 1959, he was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Elliott of Preston, MO. A loving husband, Mark was a kind, gentle man who loved fishing. He worked most of his life for…

Genevieve Murphy, 94, of Fulton, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.  Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.  She is survived by her grandson, Chris Huston of Columbia, son-in-law, Brian Fuller of Fulton and a nephew, Robert Patton of St. Joseph, MO.  Genevieve is preceded…

DONALD ANDREW MAXEY Donald Andrew Maxey, 10/16/1989 – 06/21/2012. Donnie, beloved son of Andrew & Leslie Maxey, brother of Nicole Floyd and Daryl & Amanda Maxey. Visitation will be held 6-7 pm followed by a service at 7 Wednesday June 27, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown. (Arr. Heartland…

Laura Ann Howard, 82, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away May 2, 2012. Her sister, Emma Howard, and many nieces and nephews survive her.  She was born September 14, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to the late George and Willie Howard.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Bert Trayser Williams, 75, Clinton, MO passed away May 16, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Bert was born November 26, 1936 in Memphis, TN to Bert and Lillian Williams.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Bert will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and…