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…

Bobby Lee Galloway, 80, Sugar Creek, MO passed away March 21, 2012 at his home in Sugar Creek.  Bobby was born October 27, 1931 in Missouri City, MO to William and Hana Galloway.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Larry E. Foust, 61, a truck driver, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.  Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, Mo. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Pierce City.

Ethel Donaldson, 82, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 18, 2012. Ethel will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date.

William James Mott, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away March 17, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  Mr. Mott was born June 5, 1926 in Wellington, KS to William and Carrie Mott.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…