Mary Jane Francis Cox, 77, died July 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by son Timothy. Survivors include Bob Cox, two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services July 16, 2008, 2 p.m., at Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Olathe, Kan. Memorials to Kansas School for the Deaf.

William Robert Parmley, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2008.  William is survived by his wife, Rita, and daughter Tina also of Kansas City, Missouri  

William Earl Sumpter, 84, of Huntsville passed away Sunday July 13, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 5, 1923 in Chariton County to the late Isaac Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Ancell) Sumpter.  Mr. Sumpter served in the Army during World War II.  He was honorably discharged in 1945 with a Purple Heart and…

Dewey Wray Cass, born Feb. 16, 1920, went to be with the Lord, July 13, 2008. In keeping with our Dad’s wishes for simplicity, graveside services only will be 1pm Thursday July 17th at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Mr. Cass was a life long resident of KCMO area. He owned & operated Blue Valley and…

Micheal Lee Bauer died July 12, 2008 after a short illness. Micheal was born on January 29, 1958 in Carroll, IA. He grew up and went to school in Coon Rapids. For the last several years Micheal resided in Kansas City, MO. He as employed by LatteLand Espresso and Tea. Micheal was preceded in death…

Jean Gossett, 77, Independence, MO passed away July 13, 2008 at The Groves. Jean lived in Independence her entire life, and worked as a florist, and was the previous owner of the Weston Flowerbowl. She is survived by a brother James W. "Bill" Pimblott III and a sister Cheryl Coffman She is also survived by…

Frank William Renner Frank William Renner, 82, Independence, MO, passed away July 12, 2008. Frank is survived by daughter Frances Reynolds & husband Donald , grandchildren Jennifer, Christopher, David Klee and Bruce Jenson (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,816-313-1677)

Christopher Scott Meyer, 38, passed away July 4, 2008 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.  Christopher was born in St. Charles, MO on Sept. 12, 1969 to George and Shirley (Bressie) Meyer.  Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Pam Meyer.

Janice E. Lockhart Gunn, 62, died Friday, July 11, at her home in Kansas City, North. She was born in Carthage, Mo., to George and Louise (Whitaker) Lockhart. Her father, a teacher, coach and administrator, and the family moved from one small town to another across Missouri following his profession. They eventually ended up in…

Clifford A. Leaton, 81, passed away July 9, 2008, at the Villages of Jackson Creek, Independence, Mo. He was born August 13, 1926, in Kansas City, Kan. He is survived by his wife, Vanita Leaton, of the home; three stepchildren, Dianne Boring and husband Terry of Belton, Mo., Clarke Guilliams and wife Betty of Plano,…