Richard L. Thrash, 76, of New Bloomfield passed away August 28, 2009. At Richard’s request, there will be no services. Richard was born in Jefferson City, MO to Ralph and Fern (Burkes) Thrash. He is survived by his loving wife, J. Thrash. Memorials may be sent in Richard’s name to CALLAWAY HILLS ANIMAL SHELTER, 2714 State Road TT,…

Kathleen M. Anderson, 61, Lexington, VA passed away August 27, 2009 at the Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  She was born January 27, 1948 to John and Geraldine Sherff in La Jolla, CA.  Kathleen was a United States Army Veteran serving as a Registered Nurse.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved…

Melva Maples Rapp, 73, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Sunrise Senior Living. A Memorial gathering will be held Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life at 3:00 pm at Blue Valley Baptist Church. Interment will be at Stover Cemetery…

Robert L. Gross Bob, 75, died August 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Missouri after a long fight with cancer. Bob was born on September 19, 1933 in East Orange, New Jersey.  He was the second of five children. Bob graduated from Bloomfield High School in New Jersey in 1952. Bob proudly served his country in…

Joseph Robert Bob Brawner, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.  Bob was born on September 2, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from March 8, 1967 to August 11, 1970, which included two tours of duty in…

Jennifer Kay Wise Jennifer Kay Wise, 49, passed away on August 25, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. with loving family members at her side. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. on February 5, 1960 and was preceded in death by her mother Yvonne K. Kline, and father Michael Angermayer. Jennie graduated from Van Horn…

Sandra Pinson, 64, Smithville, Mo., passed away Monday, August 24, 2009, at her home. Cremation. Out of state services are planned.

  Sheridan Lee Ridpath Sheridan L. Ridpath, 65, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away August 23, 2009. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, August 12, 1944. A memorial service will be held 7pm Thursday August 27th at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 11901 Pflumm Rd. Overland Park, KS. He is survived by his daughter Kyra…

John Lane Johnson, 56, of Columbia entered into eternal rest August 23, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Oliver Funeral Home, 102 E Sneed St in Centralia with Steve Mastin, Minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. John is survived by his wife Diana, four children; Anna,…

Elizabeth L. Thiede, 76, Blue Springs, MO passed away August 22, 2009. Memorial services will be held 4 PM, Friday, August 28, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Elizabeth was born July 23, 1933…