Robert L. Thompson, 72, Independence, MO passed away April 29, 2010 at his home.  He was born July 23, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the son of John V. and Tora K. Thompson. He was known to his grandchildren as "Stink Bait", was know to his children as "Dad", and to everyone else was known…

 Ann R. Nash Rhodes, 88, Leawood, KS passed away April 28, 2010 at her home.  She was born December 13, 1921 in New York, NY, the daughter of George and Lucy Riggs.  Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

 Daniel Raymond Cobb, 54, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  He was born in Kansas City, MO on October 18, 1955 and lived in the Kansas City area all of his life.  Danny was married to Mary (Batten) Cobb on June 2, 1979.  Dan was a very talented guitarist and music writer…

 James E. Roney, of Cameron, MO passed away April 27, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  He was born in Gallaton, MO.  James served his country, serving in the US military.  He had a good sense of humor and loved his family.  He enjoyed golfing and watching football.  James will be deeply…

William D “Bozo” Jones, Jr., 59, of Columbia peacefully entered his eternal life, at home with his family on April 27, 2010 after a yearlong courageous battle of lung cancer. His wishes were to be cremated and no funeral services will be held. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date for…

 Michael Phillip Shells, Jr., newborn son to Michael Shells and Shanicea Fuller, passed away on his birthday, April 26, 2010 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He will be greatly missed and loved by his family and loving friends.  Services have not been planned at this time.

      John Robert Gulick, 70, of De Soto, KS, formerly of Brevard, NC and Shawnee, KS passed away April 26, 2010. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm at The Meadows Clubhouse, 7620 Halsey, Lenexa, KS. John was a self taught electronics genius, artist and musician.…

 Billy Joe Thompson, 82, Independence, MO passed away April 26, 2010 at home.  Cremation will take place.  No services have been planned at this time.

 Larry E. Brown, 56, Raytown, MO passed away April 25, 2010 in Kansas City, KS.  He was born July 11, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Dennie and Wanda Brown.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Patricia Louise Merrill, 79, of Eldon Missouri was guided home to God by her angels on April 25, 2010.  She was born on October 17, 1930 in Springfield, MA to the late Clarence & Faye Frederick. She will be greatly missed by her husband of sixty years Richard Alvin Merrill, her children, Frederick Merrill and…