Ralph Oliver, 70, of Independence, MO passed away July 30, 2012 at home.  Ralph was born November 28, 1941 to Ralph, Sr, and Doris (Johnson) Oliver in Kansas City, MO.   Ralph served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, during the early 60’s, he was a member of Good Shepherd Christian Church in…

Jim Barber, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO, died July 16, 2012. Wife Helen; son, David (Janet) Barber; daughters, Suzanne (Lou) Veiga and Melanie Barber and 4 grandchildren survive Jim.

Ana Bozemovskaja, 76, Oak Grove, MO passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, at her home in Oak Grove.  Ana was born December 9, 1935 in Rudmenu town, Lithuania to Sylvester and Makryna Masnekovas.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation; no services are planned.

Velma Louise Fraley, 91, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2012. A visitation will be held 12-1 p.m. and memorial service following at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Sister, Pauline; granddaughters, Kelli, Deana and Kim; 10 great…

Jason Michael Rogers passed away on July 11, 2012, at his home in Lathrop, MO, after a very courageous battle with Melanoma. Jason was a 1988 graduate of Smithville High School. He joined the army in 1988 and was a member of the 82nd Airborne. Jason graduated from Arizona Business Tech and Metropolitan Community College. Jason fulfilled…

Raymond E. Hartsock, 54, Princeton, MO passed away July 11, 2012 at his home in Princeton.  Raymond was born January 21, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to Paul and Madeline Hartsock.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Deborah Lee Hawksley, 58, Warrensburg, MO passed away June 26, 2012 at Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Overland Park, KS.  Deborah was born November 5, 1953 in La Mesa, CA to Clarence and Lyle Gould.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Virginia Mae Sass Poynter, 82, formerly of Lake Lotawana and Lexington, MO, passed away July 20, 2012, at John Knox Village House, Lee’s Summit, MO. Cremation. Memorial Service 3 pm, Friday, July 27, Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church, Lake Lotawana, MO. (On Colbern Road just east of 7 Hwy., at Gate # 1) Ginny…

Joseph Searle, 45, Belton, MO passed away July 11, 2012. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM, at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown.