Raymond Steve King, 68, Wichita, KS passed away March 18, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS.  Mr. King was born October 10, 1943 in Shetoah, OK to Horace and Bernice King.  A military graveside service will be held March 23, 2012 at 9:00 am at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS.  He…

Wendell James Tabor, 63, Independence, MO passed away March 23, 2012 the the Rehab Center of Independence.  Wendell was born October 10, 1948 to Charles and Jessie Tabor.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family members and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Lester Gordon Kent, 61, Independence, MO passed away March 13, 2012.  He was born September 24, 1950 in Miami, FL to Willie E. and Joan L. Kent.  Lester will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jo Ann (Westerman) Kelly, 74, of Peculiar, Mo., passed away March 21, 2012. The memorial servicewill be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at First Baptist Church of Peculiar, 216 E. Broadway in Peculiar. She was preceded in death by her of 50 years Gerald E. “Jerry” Kelly. She is survived by sisters Mary Sorenson and…

Bobby Lee Galloway, 80, Sugar Creek, MO passed away March 21, 2012 at his home in Sugar Creek.  Bobby was born October 27, 1931 in Missouri City, MO to William and Hana Galloway.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Larry E. Foust, 61, a truck driver, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.  Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, Mo. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Pierce City.

Ethel Donaldson, 82, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 18, 2012. Ethel will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date.

William James Mott, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away March 17, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  Mr. Mott was born June 5, 1926 in Wellington, KS to William and Carrie Mott.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Norma Shirley Barton, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away March 16, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Norma was born November 6, 1930 in Salt Lake City, UT to James and Lillie Barton.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

James Robert Skaggs, beloved son to Shelley and Michael Skaggs, passed away March 8, 2012.  He will be lovingly missed by his entire family and host of friends.  A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 30, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO at 2:00 pm.