Verlin Johnson Baxter 91 , known as “Johnny” to her friends and family passed away at her daughter’s home  with her daughters at her side on Saturday April 27, 2013. Johnny was born on May 22, 1921 in Storm Lake Iowa to Esther and Wilber Johnson. Johnny attended Storm Lake High School, Buena Vista College…

Don Burns, 84, KCMO, died April 21 after long illness. Service will be 1pm, Fri, April 26 at Gladstone Community Church, KCMO.  Don was born June 15, 1928 in Pratt, Kan. A passion for children, he was a pastor, teacher, principal, worked with troubled teens in Chicago & Hollywood; helped start over 125 Christian schools.…

Rowena Sue Smith, 74, of Columbia passed away April 20, 2013.  Rowena was born on June 15, 1938 in Maryville, MO to George and Ethel (Hull) Edwards.  Rowena is survived by her loving husband, Roger Smith, as well as many other friends and family members.

Judith Faye Ford, 68, Independence, MO passed away April 17, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Judith’s home. She is survived by one brother, William Hair; three sisters, Lynda Smith, Katie Thorburn and Peggy Ebeling;…

Wayne Richmond Hinton, Jr., 77 of Centertown, MO passed away April 19, 2013.  Wayne was born on January 9, 1936 to Wayne and Ellen (Erikson) Hinton.  Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Wynonia, as well as many loving friends and family members.

Edna Bessie Vinyard, 94, of Centralia passed away April 22, 2013.  Edna was born on March 14, 1919 in Fayette, MO to Forrest and Willela (Harris) Shields.  Edna will be missed by all of her friends and family members.