Donald Darl Porter, 86, passed away January 19, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Independence.  He was born June 7, 1926 to John L. and Emma Porter in Maryville, MO.  He attended public school in Maryville, playing football and running track for the high school.  Donald enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May, 1944…

Bruce Wayne Tague, 64, of Rolla passed away January 19, 2013 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital.  Bruce was born on January 16, 1949 to Joseph and Delores (Dusel) Tague.  Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Linda, as well as many friends and family members.

Robert G.”Bob” Ford, 65, Paola, KS passed away January 22, 2013 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.  Visitation will be held 3-5 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 406 S. Vine, Louisburg, KS 66053.  Bob was born July 3, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He was a Boilermaker, Local #83 for…

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Dawson was born in Horton, KS on May 27, 1934.  The first 18 years of her life she lived in Hiawatha, KS. Her father, V. Loy Dawson, was a leader in the development of Hiawatha as the city engineer. After his untimely death in 1937, her mother, Irene VanDalsem Dawson, was Brown…

Dennis L. Smith, 61, of Lawrence, KS passed away January 21, 2013 in Kansas City, MO at the VA Medical Center.  Dennis will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Services are pending for a later date.

William Alan Chamberlain, 90, of Fulton passed away January 15, 2013.  William was born on July 8, 1922 in Norwalk, CT to George and Carrie (Stevens) Chamberlain.  He will be missed by all his friends and family members.

Sarah Kathrine  Wells, 71, of Columbia passed away January 20, 2013.  Sarah was born on March 19, 1941 to Loyd and Helen (Racer) Jaycox in Belleville, MO.  Sarah will be missed by all her friends and family members.

Ronald George White, 69, of Gibbs, MO passed away January 22, 2013 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.  Ronald was born on January 13, 1944 in Glenwood, MO to Junior and Georgia (Crapson) White.  He served in the U.S. Navy and afterwards spent his years working in factory.  Ronald was a hard working man who loved…

Janis Ross, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away January 21, 2013 at Research Medical Center after a lengthy illness.  A memorial gathering will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.  Ms. Ross was born March 10, 1947 in Independence, MO. …

Warren J. Oblinger, 88, born April 8, 1924 in Pennville, Indiana, passed away January 13, 2013, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, MO. He is survived by his long-time partner  Mary Bondurant, her  daughter Mary Barnes, and his six children, Sarah, Patience (John) Centers, Melinda, W. Gregg (Karen), Tabitha Bean,  and Clifton.  He is…