William Eugene Nichols, 51, Kansas City, KS passed away May 25, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born December 22, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to William H. and Shirley A. Nichols.  A graveside service will take place Friday, May 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery…

Grahame Robinson Lake, 32 of Columbia died May 23, 2010 at his home.  Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Grahame is survived by his mother Denise Brady and her husband John, his father Sonny Lake and sister Jessie Lake all of Columbia, sister Julie Pleiss and brother Tom Lake both of Massachusetts,…

Jake Richman,32, passed away on May 22nd, 2010 at home in Raymore, Missouri following a year and 3 month battle with cancer. A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Raymore.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Church.  Burial in Altona…

Harry L. Close, 83, Raytown, MO passed away May 21, 2010 at Cedar Valley Health Center in Raytown.  He was born July 25, 1926 in Kansas City, KS to Harry and Gladys Close.  Harry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

 Brenda J. Winslow, 62, Kansas City, MO passed away May 20, 2010.  She was born June 8, 1947 to Jack and Elsie Winslow.  She graduated from Wyandotte High School.  She loved life, her animals, and people.  She was blessed with many life-long friends. Brenda leaves behind a sister, Jan King; a daughter, Shawn Poindexter; a…

Harry Lee Morton, 65, Baldwin City, KS passed away May 19, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  He was born June 7, 1945 in Ottawa, KS to Forrest and Dorothy Morton.  Harry was a US veteran, serving in the Army.  A military burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth,…

Kenneth Patrick McDonald was born December 16, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas.  Ken overcame early challenges in life, learning to be independent and self-sufficient which led to his enlistment in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years. Ken’s natural abilities communicating and interacting with people led to a successful career as a…

Alice Kohrs, 79, Raytown, MO passed away May 19, 2010 at Cedar Valley Nursing Home. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Monday, May 24, at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday May 23, at Heartland Cremation and…

 Kathy L. Overcash-Pearl, 60, Kansas City, MO passed away May 18, 2010 at home.  She was born March 9, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Geraldine Ham.  Kathy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

 Michael E. Whitenton, 59, Kansas City, MO passed away May 18, 2010 at N. Kansas City Hospital.  He was born January 20, 2010 to Robert Edward and Virginia Whitenton in Orlando, FL.  Michael will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will be at Arlington Memorial Park…