Douglas Benton Clark, 70, died August 24, 2008 at South Hampton Place.  Per his wishes, his body was donated to science.  Douglas was born on June 25, 1938 in Owensville, MO to Robert and Martha (High) Clark.  He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Long of UT; one brother, Mark Clark of Columbia; and two…

Christopher James Ralston, 24, passed away August 24, 2008 in Moberly.  Christopher was born on August 24, 1984 to Edward and Wendy (Ruiz) Ralston in Ft. Meyers, Flordia.  Christopher will be missed by his friends and family members. Visits: 0

Dennis Harris Niles, 57, of Columbia entered into eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Boone Hospital.  Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bethel Baptist Church.  Dennis was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Moberly to the late Dorsey…

Elenore Howe, 90, KCMO, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. Surviving family includes, Bev Rittman, Dave Rittman, Phillis Febbraro, grand-daughters Karen Espinosa, Barbara Cooper and 2 great-grandchildren, Mark & Dillon. Visits: 0

Arlene Dee Kent-Powell, 73, Kansas City, KS, formerly of the Oceanside, CA area and Louann, AK passed away August 19, 2008.  She volunteered her time as a cook at Neighbor 2 Neighbor in Kansas City, MO, was a member of American Legion El Dorado, and also volunteered her time at Brother Beno’s in Oceanside CA. …

Carol Ann Stiehl, 72, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at her Chicago home. Visits: 0

Mike Shew, 52, KCMO died August 18, 2008.  A visitation will be held at 10 am on August 23rd at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Rd., KCMO with services at 11 am.  Mike was an art teacher for the KCMO school district for 18 years.  Surviving are his wife and three siblings.  Memorial donations may…

David Lee Austill, 51, of Columbia, MO passed away August 18th, 2008.  He was born on May 22, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Charles and Delores (Rowe) Austill.  David will be missed by his friends and family members. Visits: 4

Madison L. Short Madison L. Short, 85, Kansas City, MO., passed away August 17, 2008. A military graveside service will be held 9AM Friday Aug 22nd at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.    Visits: 0

Yolanda D. “Toni” Barr, 89, died Sunday August 17, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. A Memorial Service will be held at the Missouri United Methodist Church Friday, September 12, at 2 PM.  Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.   Born February 6, 1919 in Chicago,…