Randolph L. Claggett, 57, Kansas City, Mo., passed away January 6, 2009. Randolph served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He is survived by a daughter, Holly Benson, and many other family members. Cremation. Services are pending.

Judy May Smith, 64 of Altamont, Missouri, passed away January 4, 2009 art her home. Judy is survided by her husband David. Cremation no services.

Dee Ann Stewart, 43, of Olathe, passed January 4, 2009, after a brief illness. Visitation will be at Southwoods Christian Church in Overland Park, Kan., from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. Dee Ann was a gifted humor writer at Hallmark Cards, where she will be greatly…

Lawrence McClain, 89, Edwardsville, KS passed away January 3, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Sophia Josephine Jacobsen, 94, of Columbia entered into eternal rest January 3, 2009 at the Bluffs.  Sophia was born October 8, 1914 in St. Joseph, MO to the late Josephine and Joe Motyka.  She married Clarence Snodgrass and they owned and operated the Modern Cleaners in St. Joseph for 20 years.  After Clarence passed away…

Joan (Jodie) Simms passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Columbia Healthcare.  Born Joan Isabelle Hewitt August 22, 1944 in Manhattan, New York she relocated to Columbia more than 30 years ago.  She was a friend and long time employee of the Watson Family.  She has been employed by Kraft Foods since June of 2000. …

Connie L. Penrod Smart, 63, Greenwood, MO passed away January 2, 2009 at her home. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Koman “For The Cure”. Connie was born June 21, 1945 in Lyons, KS. She is survived by: children, Dana Neal, Greenwood, MO, Bryan Penrod,…

Judy May Smith, 64, Altamont, MO passed away January 4, 2009 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

   Mr‎. ‎Ralph McKenzie, Age ‎100‎, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January ‎01‎, ‎ 2009 ‎at John Knox Village Care Center‎.  ‎He was born July ‎23‎, ‎1908 ‎in Burlingame, ‎ KS‎. 

Keet Seigfreid, 64, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away December 30, 2008, at his home and surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Our Lady of the Presentation, 100 S.W. Murray, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.…