Earl “Ben” Summers, 84, Independence, Mo., passed away on July 29, 2010. Visitation will held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Mo. Following the visitation, private graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

James R. Johnson, 62, Parkville, MO passed away July 27, 2010 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.  James was born September 27, 1947 in Kansas City, KS to Franklin and Lyla Johnson.  James will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

On February 6, 1932 Willie Butler, Jr. was born in Staples, TX.  He graduated from Whitley High School in San Antonio, TX in 1949.  He then moved to Los Angeles, CA to further his education at Manta Monica College, where he graduated in 1972 to become a certified County Social Worker.  After 29 years of…

Pamela Ardith McClure, born January 14, 1961, died at home July 27, 2010, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.  Dr. McClure, a published author, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Women Studies and a PhD in English.  She taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Stephens College…

SUSAN FRANCES MARTIN Susan Frances Martin, age 67, of Lake Winnebago, passed away on 7-26-10 at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Friday, July 30th , at Legacy Park Community Center 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lees Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and…

David Richard Horne, 70, Kansas City, MO passed away July 26, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  David was born December 25, 1939 in Kansas City to Stacy and Norma Horne.  David will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Military burial will be at…

Susan Frances Martin, 67, Lake Winnebago, passed away July 26, 2010, at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and was a member of the…

Karen F. Caswell, 70, KCMO, passed away at Timberlake Care Center on July 24, 2010. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and her mother. Also surviving her are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge…

“Pat“ G. Hartley, 89, left for her eternal life in Heaven July 24, 2010.  Visitation will be held 10-11:30 Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  A remembrance service will be held at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Association of…

 Shirley Elder, 90, Olathe, KS passed away July 21, 2010 at Homestead of Olathe Assisted Living.  She was born October 4, 1919 in St. Louis to Charles and Pauline Felix.  Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will take place next to her late husband,…