Mary Francis Ross, 87, of Fulton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.  A private family celebration of life will be held later.  Mary was born October 5, 1924 in Nashville, TN to the late Jesse and Nellie (Egan) Lanier.  She is survived by her Children Jim Ross, Mike…

Everett Frederick Feaker, born in Dalton, MO passed away March 28, 2012 at his home in Raytown. Visitation will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Funeral service will be held the following day at 10 a.m. at the funeral…

Larry Smith, 56, Kansas City, MO passed away March 29, 2012 at Rockhill Manor in Kansas City.  Larry was born February 20, 1956 in Kansas City.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services are being planned for a later date.

Shirley McCord, 87, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 28, 2012. Survivors include her brother, Paul Duff; sons Warren and Greg McCord, William Duff III, Ronald McCord, and their families.  Shirley will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

William Steve Gillespie, 64, of Albany, MO died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was born on January 21, 1948, to William Lee Gillespie and Ella Fern Browning Gillespie. Steve graduated from Albany High School and the University of Missouri. He served in the Missouri National Guard. He farmed in the Albany area for several years…

Raymond Steve King, 68, Wichita, KS passed away March 18, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS.  Mr. King was born October 10, 1943 in Shetoah, OK to Horace and Bernice King.  A military graveside service will be held March 23, 2012 at 9:00 am at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS.  He…

Wendell James Tabor, 63, Independence, MO passed away March 23, 2012 the the Rehab Center of Independence.  Wendell was born October 10, 1948 to Charles and Jessie Tabor.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family members and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Lester Gordon Kent, 61, Independence, MO passed away March 13, 2012.  He was born September 24, 1950 in Miami, FL to Willie E. and Joan L. Kent.  Lester will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jo Ann (Westerman) Kelly, 74, of Peculiar, Mo., passed away March 21, 2012. The memorial servicewill be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at First Baptist Church of Peculiar, 216 E. Broadway in Peculiar. She was preceded in death by her of 50 years Gerald E. “Jerry” Kelly. She is survived by sisters Mary Sorenson and…