William P. Stewart, 82, of Schell City, MO passed away February 22, 2009 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO.  William was born on April 19, 1926 in Johnson City, MO to Homer and Lavina (Rash) Stewart. 

Viola Houston, 69, Tonganoxie, KS passed away at Tnganoxie Nursign Center on February 21, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

William James “Bill” Greer, 55, of Columbia passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at his home.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia with Eulogies following the visitation.  Bill was born March 5, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico to the late Edward and…

Jerry Lynn Shaffer, 53, born February 20, 1955, died at home on February 20, 2009 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Shaffer and Ruby Calvert Hill. He is survived by his brother, John C. Hill; sisters Janet Sue Schnegelsiepen and JoAnn Hill Wymer; and many aunts, uncles, nieces,…

Ina Coffman, 70, Warrensburg, MO passed away February 19, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Mary Dell Bernardin, 82, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at her Lone Jack home.  Mrs. Bernardin was born February 21, 1926 in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  She lived her childhood years in Southwest City, Missouri.  After living in Hobbs, New Mexico for a period, she moved to Santa Monica, California in…

June Rose Kirkland, 78, Higginsville, Missouri, passed away February 18, 2009 at her home. Cremation no services.

David King David King, 62, of Liberty, Missouri, born in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away February 17, 2009 at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with no services (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Iris L. Smith, 84, Independence, MO passed away February 17, 2009. Iris was born March 28, 1924 in Mankato, Kansas. She worked as a medical secretary for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Henry Smith. Survivors include: son, Dana Smith, Bemidji, MN; daughter and son in law, Dawn &…

Lowell Eugene Pierce, 82, Lawrence, KS passed away February 16, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  A military service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery on February 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM.