Norma Shirley Barton, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away March 16, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Norma was born November 6, 1930 in Salt Lake City, UT to James and Lillie Barton.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

James Robert Skaggs, beloved son to Shelley and Michael Skaggs, passed away March 8, 2012.  He will be lovingly missed by his entire family and host of friends.  A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 30, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO at 2:00 pm.

Sara Jane Carlton, 74, Gower, MO passed away March 15, 2012 at Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO.  She was born February 27, 1938 in Danville, IL to Woodrow Lawrence and Elizabeth Jane Wilson.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Jack Terry Johnson, 69, Blue Springs, MO passed away March 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs.  Jack was born September 28, 1942 in Long Beach, CA to Terry and Maxcine Johnson.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Military graveside services will be held March 29, 2012 at…

Toni Sulzen, 75, Kansas City, MO passed away March 29, 2012 at The Kansas City Hospice House. There will be a visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO, from 10-11 AM on Wed. April 4, 2012, with the Rosary at 10:30 AM, and a Mass at 11…

Carla R. Smith, 67, Independence, MO passed away March 12, 2012 at her home in Independence.  Carla was born May 21, 1944 in Shawnee, KS to Carl and Clairissa Wing.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Services have not been planned at this time.

John J. Firuccia, 75, Grandview, MO passed away March 10, 2012.  He was born September 7, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to John and Concetta Firuccia.  John will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service info is unavailable at this time.

BOBBY GENE FORD 5/31/1927 – 3/26/2012 Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  As a Navy man he served in World War II on the USS Copahee—after which, he was married to Kathryn Phillips.  A marriage that extended over 52 years.  Throughout his life, Bobby NEVER met a stranger, loved riding horses, flying…

Gary Barnes, born October 18, 1939, the son of Dale and Mary Barnes, passed away March 23, 2012.  He is survived by his wife, Donna; one son, Rick Barnes of Hammond, IN; three daughters, Gina Hauer and Lisa Raynolds of Kansas City, MO, and Amy Jones of Overland Park, KS; and brother, Bob Barnes of…