Sally M. Baker, 55, of Raymore, MO, made her transition on May 5, 2011. Sally was a longtime faculty member at DeVry University in Kansas City where she taught accounting, tax, and computer classes. Although she was proud of her technical competencies at work, she was even more proud of her ability to coach and…

William Duncan, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away May 5, 2011. William is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty; daughter, Stephanie (James) Soltis; and 3 grandchildren. Private services

Marsha Darden Lantz surrendered her life to God’s loving care on May 3, 2011 at the age of 55. She was a native and lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO and dearly loved her home town. Marsha felt passionate about politics and her concern for social justice. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from…

Daryl Franklin Stokes, 52, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 23, 2011. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 8310 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Nelson Kircher, 73, Independence, Missouri, passed away April 24, 2011, at Centerpoint Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2011, at Antioch Cemetery in Nevada, Missouri. Nelson was born April 24, 1938. He was a lifelong resident of the Independence area, and was a 1956 graduate of William…

David Singh Leyva, infant, passed away April 22, 2011. He will be deeply missed by his family. Cremation. Services planned for future date.

John Elisha Sampson, 67, Platte City, Missouri passed away April 21, 2011. He was born October 25, 1943 in Salem, Massachusetts to Elisha M. and Lauretta Sampson. John was a US Postal Service Mechanic for the US Postal Service. He was also a US Army Veteran serving from 1961 to 1966. He will be greatly…

David Tull, 86, Grandview, MO passed peacefully April 19, 2011 in The Kansas City VA Hospital, following a four year illness. For many years Dave owned and operated, Air Compressor Repairs in Grandview. At the age of 16 he joined the U.S. Navy. During WW II he spent time in England and Scotland. In 1967…

KAREN ANNE HART Karen Anne Hart, 64, Raytown, MO, passed away from breast cancer on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Kansas City Baptist Temple, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, MO 64133, with…

Linda F. Morrison, 64, Raytown, MO passed away April 19, 2011 at her home in Raytown. She was born September 23, 1946 to John and Margaret Dellinger. Linda will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cremation will take place. Services have not been planned at this time.