Elsia L. Farnsworth, 97, longtime and first special education teacher in the Odessa R-7 Schools, died January 31, 2011, at her home in Odessa. She was born August 17, 1913, the daughter of Herbert Harvey and Julia Pfost Baker. She was raised in the Lucas Community south of Urich and graduated from Urich High School.…

Zula Pruett, 98, Kansas City, KS passed away January 31, 2011.  She was born April 28, 1912 in West Plaines, MO to Bob and Elizabeth Henderson.  Zula will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Virgil “Bud” L. Wiltfong, 87, Cameron, MO passed away January 30, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, MO. Graveside services will be held 11:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Bud was born to Alec & Jewel Wiltfong on June 13, 1923 in Oxnard, CA. Bud was a truck driver most…

Rodney Ryan, 58, Independence, Mo., passed away January 30, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House. There are no services planned at this time.

Mona F. Lyons, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 30, 2011 at her home in Kansas City.  Mona was born December 3, 1934 in Twin Bridges, MO.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Virginia Long, 72, Independence, Mo., passed away January 30, 2011, at her home. There are no services planned at this time.

Arnold Abbott, 69, Independence, MO passed away January 29, 2011 at Independence Manor. He was born November 3, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Gretchen Abbott.  Arnold will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Lynn Ann Hoffmann, 52, passed away January 29, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A visitation will be held 5-8 PM, Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House. Lynn was born May 22, 1958 in…

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…