Howard Wayne Bradley, age 84, passed away after a brief illness on August 6, 2010.  Howard worked 34 years as an Outside Plant Engineer with Southwestern Bell, retiring in 1982.  He began a second career as a music entertainer in the Kansas City area providing countless programs singing and on keyboards in nursing homes, retirement…

“Vi” Elvira M. Wigle, 85, passed away Aug. 5, 2010 surrounded by family. She spent 22 years of her retirement with her husband in Florida enjoying the sun, beach, and their dog. She will be sadly missed by family & friends. Her smile, laughter, and caring ways will always be treasured. Vi is survived by…

 Vert Roscoe Gibson, 62, of Grandview, MO passed away August 5, 2010 at Life Care of Grandview.  He was born October 19, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Vert and Minnie Gibson.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Elizabeth Martin, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2010.  Elizabeth was born in Kansas City Missouri on November 26, 1928 to Jerry and Rose (Corrazzin) Visentin.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Angelo and "Doc" Visentin and 1 sister, Mary Cabrini.  She is survived by her husband, Angelo;…

 Linda Sue Triola, 57, Overland Park, KS passed away August 4, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Linda was born November 29, 1952 in Los Angeles to Ron and Lois Alexander.  Linda will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

 Thomas F. Avery, 75,of Kansas City, MO passed away August 3, 2010 at North Kansas City Hospital.  He was born March 1, 1935 in North Carolina.  Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

George Dean Acton, 42, of Columbia died August 3, 2010. A memorial celebration will held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his home, 3501 E. New Haven Rd., Lot 181. Dean is survived by his wife Vicki, his parents Sonny Acton and Ann Neal, a sister Kristi Wilhite and her husband Brian as well as…

STEVEN MARK HERNANDEZ Steven Mark Hernandez, 53, Kansas City, MO passed away surrounded by family on August 3, 2010. Visitation will be held 5:30-7:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM Friday, August 6, 2010 at Sacred Heart Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2544 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO. Mass will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 7,…

Howard Lane Davidson, 64, of Edina, MO passed away August 3, 2010. Howard was born on March 25, 1946 in Kirksville, MO to Francis and Eileen (Reesman) Davidson.    No services are scheduled. Howard was an avid animal lover and golfer. He is survived by many loving family members including his mother, Eileen Davidson of Edina, MO; two sons,…

Hajrija Turner, 48, born Feb. 14, 1962 in Bosanski, Novi to Osman & Fatima Sahbaz, passed away Monday, August 2 in her home after a lengthy bout with cancer. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 14, 2010 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia. Burial of her cremains will follow in Columbia Cemetery. She was…