Dwight Harold French Jr., 63, Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 12, 2013 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri with his family by his side.  Visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, March 18, 2013 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Memorial services…

Donald Gene Butler Sr. Donald Gene Butler Sr. passed away March 6, 2013, at his home in Grandview.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Everett Jr., and Brian. He is survived by his father Everett Butler, Sr., his mother Alice Kent, his stepfather Phil Kent, his children Donald Jr., Natasha, James Allen, and…

James M. Hensley, 56, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 5, 2013.  He was born July 20, 1956 in Kansas City, KS.  James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and fishing in his younger days.  James will be remembered for his love…

  Betty Johnson, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away March 1, 2013.  Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. Monica’s Church, 1616 Paseo, Kansas City, MO.  Mrs. Johnson was born July 8, 1934 in Kansas City, MO.  She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend.  Betty worked…

Dorothy Forbes-Hood (Mops), 47 of Kansas City, MO passed away March 1, 2013 at her home from ALS.  Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at First Assembly of God, Raytown, MO.  Visitation will be held 12-1 PM, March 6, 2013 immediately prior to the funeral at the church.  Burial in…

Mary Ellen Tippee, an accomplished vocalist who performed and directed musical groups in the St. Louis area during the 1950s through the 1980s, died near her home in Leawood, Kan., Mar. 2 with family members at her side. She was 87. Known to friends and audiences as “Tommie”—a nickname derived from her maiden name Thomas—Mrs.…

LLOYD LYLE MESSICK Lloyd Lyle Messick, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 28th 2013 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Lloyd was born in El Dorado Springs, MO on February 21, 1949. He attended El Dorado Springs High School and graduated in 1967. He went on to attend University of Missouri – Columbia for his…

Helen Louise Michael Armstrong joined her family in heaven on February 28, 2013. She fought a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 21, 1923 to Leroy and Cleta Michael in Hamilton, Missouri. As a young woman she moved to Kansas City, Missouri and worked at Montgomery Wards. She married Gerald Vaughn Armstrong…