Vernita Linda Nickell, 84, of Columbia entered into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at University Hospital with her family by her side. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Tracy Cook will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh St. in Columbia. Visitation will be one hour…

Donald A. Brown, 89, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 28, 2011 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.  Donald was born December 12, 1921 in Jameson, MO to Hadley and Sadie Brown.  He was a WWII veteran, serving our nation in the US Army, and retired as a teacher.  Donald will be greatly missed by everyone…

Thomas Wilson Beckmann, 84, of Gladstone, Mo., died January 27, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at North Cross United Methodist Church. Visitation at 1 p.m.. Tom was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and graduated from Savannah High School in Savannah, Ga. He attended Georgia Tech University in Atlanta…

Susan Woodward Pearson left us on January 26, 2011 after suffering a severe stroke. Susan was born on April 5, 1917 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the youngest of three girls.  After completing school in Rocky Hill, Susan went on to further education at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, graduating with a degree in Home…

Andrew F. Fogarty, 71, of Kansas City, Mo passed away Jan 24. He was born on October 27, 1939 to Andrew & Kathleen (Kelly) Fogarty. Originally from New York, Andrew earned a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science from St. Joseph’s Seminary after he had achieved his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Andrew then began a career…

Rita Lundy, 68, Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2011. Rita is survived by her children, Robin Terrell, and Traci Lund, and Grandchildren Jennifer and William Lundy. There are no services planned at this time.

Judith Kay Henage, 69, Blue Springs, MO passed away January 23, 2011 at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs.  She was born April 12, 1941 in Chillicothe, IL to Joseph and Velma Louise Durham.  Judith will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

John Sterlin “Jack” Proctor, 18, of Leawood, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2011Born December 27, 1992, to John and Venus Proctor, Jack attended Blue Valley North High School, Leawood Middle School, and Mission Trail Elementary. Survivors include his parents; sister, Helen, and brother, Samuel, of the home; sister Lecia Kolasewski, her husband, Joseph, and daughter,…

Regenna Mae Green, 73, Freeman, MO passed away January 22, 2011 at her home in Freeman.  Regenna was born in Atchison, KS on January 10, 1938 to Roy and Clara Barnett.  Regenna will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Freddie “Butch” Ellis, Sr., 65, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO. Butch was born on Feb 17, 1945. He lived in El Dorado Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Augusta Ellis from Independence; wife, Linda Ellis of Mineola, TX; two daughters, Zinda…