John Howard Gensler John Howard Gensler, 53, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 28, 2009. John is survived by brothers Charles and James, sisters, Charlene, Jill and Joyce. A private family service planned. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Timothy Pirrie, 66, Independence, MO, passed away Nov. 26, 2009, at K.U. Medical Center, from Scleroderma complications. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Sat. Dec. 5, 2009, at Living Hope Restoration Branch, 2425 S. Chrysler, Independence, MO. Timothy was born June 28, 1943 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by…

Johnnie Kernop, 62, Drexel, MO, passed away November 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, sons James of Vance, AL, Tony of Shelby County, AL, step son, Neal Simmons of Drexel, MO, and daughter Katirna Kernop of Vance, AL.

David Leroy Ayers, 64, Ottawa, KS passed away November 25, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City.  David was born December 25, 1944 in Onaga, KS.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Thomas Morton, 51, Independence, MO, passed away Nov. 25, 2009. Visitation will be held 12-2 PM on Tuesday Dec. 1, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. A funeral service will follow visitation at 2. Graveside services will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Thomas was a passionate man, passionate…

Virgie L. Howard, 56, Blue Springs, MO passed away after a nine year battle with Ovarian Cancer, November 24, 2009 at home. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will follow at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vicki…