Clarence Rodney McMurray, 49, of St. Helens Oregon passed away April 18, 2008.  Clarence was born on April 2, 1960 in Stanton, TX to Gene and Nettie (Smith) McMurray. 

Shirley L. Creekpaum, 71, of Columbia entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 18, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday April, 20, 2008 at Kemper Arena, 1270 Boone Industrial Drive in Columbia.  Shirley was born October 24, 1936 in St. Louis to…

Florence was born in Kansas City on July 13, 1914, to Hattie and Ralph Ripley. She nurtured what was to become a lifelong passion for dancing as she and her elder sister Winifred studied dance and went on to be instructors as teenagers. The family moved briefly to Omaha, returning for Florence’s senior year at…

David Leon Goett, 57, of Centralia passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1950. Survivors include daughter, Sarah Ruby; stepsons, Mark and Richard Deavers; stepdaughters, April Avalos and Lisa Montano; brothers, William and Edwin Goett; sister, Charlotte Goett; many grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Helen W. Eshnaur, 90, Overland Park, Kan., passed away April 17, 2008, at home after a long battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Eshnaur was born January 8, 1918, in KCK and was a lifetime member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4347 in Drexel, Mo. She was also a member of the LaCygne United Methodist Church.…

Donald S. Sjoblom, 87, Overland Park, KS passed away April 16, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Frances Louise Flanagan Frances Flanagan, 94, Independence, MO, passed away April 16, 2008 at her home. A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday April 22nd at First Baptist Church of Independence 500 W Truman Rd Independence. Visitation will begin at 9:30 at the church. She is survived by son George & wife Lyndia…

Delbert R. Ridgeway, 65, of El Dorado Springs, MO passed away April 16, 2008 in Columbia, MO at Boone Hospital Center.  Delbert was born on November 23, 1942 in Pittsfield, Illinois to Arthur and Mary (Pruitt) Ridgeway.  Delbert is survived by his wife, June Ridgeway and many other loving family members. 

  Shirley June Myers, age 84, of John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on April 15, 2008. Shirley was an only child, born June 19, 1923 to John and Geraldine Binford in Olathe, KS. Shirley attended The University of Kansas and was a successful…

Jennifer M. Wilcoxson, 39, Odessa, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 and the Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 am at Countryside Church, 14150 W. 175th Street, Olathe, KS. Graveside service and internment will be…