Joseph Martinez, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away March 20, 2013. A visitation will be held from 11-12pm and a memorial service following at 12pm, Saturday, March 23rd at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Joseph is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Barbara, 6 children, Joseph J. Martinez,…

Edwin Perry Frazier, Jr. was born November 2, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the only son born to Edwin P. and Lee Cathryn Frazier. He was preceded in death by his parents and only sister Leta Frazier. Known by his middle name, Perry attended Central High School and entered the U.S. Navy in…

A much anticipated baby, little Kevin Eugene was welcomed into the Copeland family on 4 Nov 1959.  With a sweet disposition, stunning smile and mischievous behavior, Kevin grew up in Independence and graduated Van Horn High School in 1977.  Intensely loyal to Mizzou and his fraternity Phi Kappa Psi, he held a BS in Business…

Donnie Gene Benedict, 78, of Columbia passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at home surround by his loving family.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Burial will…

Joseph Giangiacomo, M.D., age 71, of Columbia entered into eternal paradise Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.  A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, Missouri.  His interment will be later this summer in his birthplace. Joseph…

Charles Glenn Wood, 50 of Columbia passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at home surrounded by his familly.  A memorial service will be held 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Charles is…

Pamela Silvey, 56, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 15, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  A memorial service will be held 1PM, Monday, March 18, 2013 at Spirit of Hope MCC, 3801 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64111.  Pamela was preceded in death by her mother, Marthaleen Stufflebean.  She is survived by her life partner,…

Myron Willis McVay, Jr. passed away on February 26, 2013, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center after a long, courageous struggle with disability and illness. Our husband, father, mentor, friend, and teacher will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Tracy McVay; his son Christopher McVay of Kansas City,…