Dale Roger Goff Dale Goff, 57, Independence, passed away November 23, 2008. Dale is survived by sisters Dee Woodworth & Betty Goff, brother Russ, 2 nephews & 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by sister Elona Cantrill. Contributions can be made to American Heart Assn. No services. (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677)

Delano Allen, 73, Humansville, MO passed away November 23, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Military burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery on December 1, 2008 at 1:30 PM. 

Jimmy Jay Mercer, 69, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at Midland Hospice from cancer. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at 10:00 am at the V.A. Chapel in Topeka, Kansas. A graveside service will follow immediately at Topeka Cemetery located at 10th & California. Mr. Mercer was…

James C. Honold, 51, Overland Park, KS passed away November 21, 2008 at Indian Meadows Care Center.  Military burial service to be determined.

Carol Ann Batliner, 57, Raytown, MO passed away November 21, 2008 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

William H. Deskins, 60, of Oklahoma passed away November 20, 2008 at University Hospital & Clinics. 

Larry Wingate, 67, Grain Valley, MO passed away at the Kansas City V.A. on November 20, 2008. Larry was born April 19, 1941 in Independence, MO, to Henry and Goldie (Farris) Wingate. The youngest of 9 children, he spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Larry served his country in the US…

Shereé Lynn Bressler, wife of Raymond G. Bressler, of New Franklin entered into eternal rest on Nov. 20, 2008.  She was born in St. Charles on Feb. 20, 1955 and was preceded in death by her mother Betty Jean Wolf.  She is survived by her husband, her stepfather Norman (Carol) Robertson, Becky Horton and Brad…

Clarence Henry Phipps Clarence Phipps, 54, Belton, passed away November 19, 2008. A graveside service will be held 2pm December 6th at West Union Cemetery Cleveland, MO. He is survived by his brother J.D. Phipps Jr., Belton, sister Donna Pardoe, Grandview, niece Judy Marie, OK, & nephew J.D. Phipps III, AR.

Byrline Jones, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away November 18, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.