Sigrid Jan Larson, 75, died peacefully on September 4, 2012, at Manor Care, Overland Park, Kansas, after a long illness.   She was a highly regarded psychiatric social worker, teacher, and scholar.  She leaves behind her beloved companion, Oso; two sons; Evan Morris of Ukiah California, and Alec Morris of Kansas City Missouri; two grandchildren,…

Jerry Lee McCown went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his home surrounded by loving family and friends. Jerry was born in Windsor Missouri son of Elzie Ivan and Helen (McDonald) McCown. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert McCown and…

Wayne Horton, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 2, 2012. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri.  Memorials may be made to The Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Doyle Rolland Hughes, 70, Holden, MO passed away August 27, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Doyle was born February 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles and Waylis Hughes.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Jim Skiles, 92, of Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away Sept. 24, 2012 at John Knox Hospice Village House.  Jim was born Dec. 19, 1919 in Leavenworth, KS.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Leslie Skiles.  Jim and Margaret are survived by 2 children (twins), Daughter Leslie Ann Cochran of Independence, MO and…

Jimmie Rocco Priolo, Jr,  AKA – Pri  (many of his friends called him Pri), 63, born April 20, 1949 in Amarillo, TX , passed away September 23, 2012 in Lee’s Summit, MO. A celebration of his life will be held this Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 7-8 PM at: Roger T. Sermon Community Center 201…

DOROTHY ANN GARTON Dorothy Ann Garton, 64, passed away September 23, 2012. A visitation will be held 6-8 pm Tuesday September 25th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ride Blvd., Raytown. Graveside service 11AM Wednesday, September 26th at Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner MO. She was employed with the Internal Revenue Service for 21 years…

Carolyn Ann Plummer, age 81 of Ashland, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Ashland Healthcare Center.  Carolyn was born November 14, 1930, Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of late Vernon H. and Ada Margaret Pfaender.  Survivors include: one son, W. Scott Plummer, one daughter, Cynthia G. Woodward, one brother, Larry Pfaender (wife Donna), six grandchildren-…

Ira Roberts, Jr. took our Lord’s hand in the early hours of September 19, 2012.  He fought a courageous battle against COPD for many years.  Now he and the Lord have won the victory.  He passed peacefully to join family and friends in eternity.   He was a Resident of Ashland Villa Assisted  Living Care.…