Debora Jean Call, 63, of Henley, MO passed away October 28, 2012.  Debora was born in California, MO on August 1, 1949 to Ralph and Anna (Johnson) Call.  She survived by many friends and family members.

Harold D Wells, 64, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012.  Harold was a gradate of William Chrisman High School and served in the United States Navy.  His passions in life were music and cars.  He was a loving father and grandfather.  Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Juanita Wells;…

James Couch, 78, Independence, MO passed away October 4, 2012. Military graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

James Stratton, 69, Maysville, passed away October 4, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Stratton; step-children, Bob and Shirley Griffin, Vicki Griffin, Ron Griffin; brothers, Don and Jeanie Stratton, Calvin and Bonnie Stratton; sisters, Pat and Gary Eaton, Joyce and Herb Martin, Wilma and Allen Minkler; mother in law, Maxine Kubin; and granddaughter, Strausie. Services are…

Lila Lee Shippy, 55, Raytown, MO passed away October 2, 2012 at her home in Raytown.  Lila was born June 1, 1957 in Beaufort, SC to Ray and Daisy Miller.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her. Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Katherine M. Clampett, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away October 1, 2012 at Cherry Hills Community and Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City, MO.  Katherine was born February 22, 1962 in Paget, Bermuda to Leslie and Carole Johnson.  Katherine will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Patricia Spurlin, 77, Independence, passed away October 1, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab Center, in Pleasant Hill, MO. Cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time.

Ronald O. Doss, 55, Drexel, MO passed away October 27, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He attended high school at KC North before joining the Marine Corp.  He served from October 1976 to October 1979 and then from March 1980 to September 1982. Ronald in survived by his immediate family:…

  Kenneth “John” Hanson, 65, formerly of Marshall, died Monday October 29, 2012, in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund. Born October 9, 1947,…

Clara Jo Reed, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away October 26, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 6-7:30 PM, Friday, November 2, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, MO.  Clara was born June 19, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. She…