David “Dale” Evans, 74, of Columbia passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Boone Hospital.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church in Columbia.  Dale was born September 28, 1936 in Arkansas City, KS to the late William Elza and Bernice (Linn) Evans.  On January…

Elizabeth “Beth” Fancher, 64, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Columbia Manor.    She is survived by her husband, four children ,her  mother, two sisters,  three brothers, nieces, nephews and many friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus or The American Cancer Society.  A memorial observance to be…

James W. Beach, 83, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2011 after a long illness. He was a WorldWar II veteran, having served in the Navy. He had worked 38 years as a carman/Welder for the Santa Fe railroad before retiring.  He and his wife were members of the Willard Avenue Baptist…

Melitta McClanahan, age 79, of Raytown, MO died February 12, 2011 at the KC Hospice House from complications due to lung cancer. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 on Thursday, February 17th, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A private graveside burial will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers,…

Ross M. Clemensen, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Feb 12,  2011 at home.  Mr. Clemensen was born Nov 2, 1919 in Nevada, MO to Peter & Naomi Clemensen.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth (Ralston) and daughter, Judy Hegland.  Survivors inlcude a son, Mike (Betty) Clemensen, 4 grandchildren,…

Pramila Katti, 72, Raymore, MO passed away February 10, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  She was born November 8, 1938 in Pune, India.  Pramila will be greatly missed by her loving famiy and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

James Richard Widner, 56, of Linn passed away February 9, 2011 at his home after loosing a brave battle with cancer.  He was born on August 16, 1954 in Moberly, MO. He lived in Jacksonville, MO and graduated high school in Cairo, MO.  He was a veteran, having served 15 years in the Air Force.…

Harold L. Mosby, 82, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away February 9, 2011. Harold is survived by his wife, Darleen, daughter Debbie Compton, sons Dennis and David Mosby, granddaughters, Christie Johnson, Kathryn and Mary Mosby, great grand children: Kylie, Jamie, Trinity & Tristin. He retired from Armco Steel after 30 years and retired from Kansas City…

James Buford, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away February 8, 2011 at his hime.  James was born October 8, 1923 in Ellington, MO to Otto and Lenore Buford.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jessie L. Buesing, 76, Raytown, MO, passed away February 7, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. No Services are planned at this time.