Helen Martha Groves, 85, of Columbia,  passed away February 26, 2010  in her home.  She was born January 17th, 1925 in Chicago Illinois to Anton and Laura Johnson.  She attended Lutheran High School and was Valedictorian her senior year.  She later attended college, became a school teacher and taught in settings that varied from a…

Geraldine M. Warren, 72, Independence, MO passed away February 26, 2010 at Monterey Park Nursing Center in Independence, MO.  She was born August 31, 1937 to Herman and Martha Poole in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Gerald Ranson Greer, 66, Archie, MO passed away February 26, 2010 at home.  He was born November 6, 1943 in Adrian, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Michelle Suzanne Hinkle died unexpectedly February 25, 2010, at her home in Kansas City. Services will be Saturday, March 6, at 3 p.m., at New Summit Presbyterian Church, 1800 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donate to Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, (816) 986-4401

 David K. Himes, 57, Independence, MO passed away March 24, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ.  He is survived by his wife Sharon Himes, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 granddogs.

Vicki Jean (Jeannie) Taylor, 54, passed away February 24th, 2010 at 4:00am at Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Kansas City, MO in the arms of her daughters.  She was survived by her husband Christopher Allen Taylor; daughters Maggie Swearngin, Sarah Swearngin and Sue (Bryan) Hey; son Michael Allen Taylor; grandchildren Parker Bay Morley, Ryder Volley Swearngin and Baby Hey;…

Bonnie DeMo, age 78, of Independence, Mo., passed away February 24, 2010. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., and funeral service following at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 27, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, at 17902 Whitney Road, Independence, Mo

Patricia Averill Fisher, born May 30, 1924, in Tonopah, NV, died Feb 21, 2010. Pat lived in many places including No. & So. CA, Seattle, WA, Anchorage, AK, and has lived in the KC area the past ten years. She worked a variety of careers, but loved being a CPA the most. She loved spending…

Sandra Godd Riedel, 76, Independence, MO passed away February 20, 2010.  She was born July 4, 1933 in Lincoln, NE.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Bobby Dewain Hall, 48, of Columbia passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.  A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010 at Woodcrest Chapel in Columbia.  Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.  Bobby was born September 23, 1961…