Gay McDonnell Bumgarner, landscape designer, naturalist, internationally acclaimed photographer and conservation advocate died August 28 in Columbia Missouri in the company of friends and family.   Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr.,…

Infant Mason Lee Black, born August 26, 2008, passed away August 26, 2008 at Truman Medical Center East. Mason is survived by his parants Alfred and Evelyn Black. (arr Heartland Cremation & burial Society 816-313-1677)

   Robin Fish, 51, of Independence, MO, passed away at her home after a battle with cancer. Robin is survived by her husband of 23 years, Curt, 2 children Jason and Anna of Independence, a sister Jeanie Nichols and her husband Jeff, and a brother Jack Bayes and his wife Debbie, and a host of…

Orly W. Milton, 93, of Marshall, MO passed away August 26, 2008.  He was born on July 30, 1915 in Sioux City, IA to the late Marko and Florence (Butler) Milton.  He is survived by many loving family members.

James St. Lawrence, 52, Leavenworth, KS passed away August 26, 2008 in Kansas City, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Deanna Erwin, 50, Belton, Mo., passed away Aug. 25, 2008. She is survived by her two children, Christina, and Christopher; two grandchildren, Ryan and Iva; and many other loving family members and friends.

Douglas Benton Clark, 70, died August 24, 2008 at South Hampton Place.  Per his wishes, his body was donated to science.  Douglas was born on June 25, 1938 in Owensville, MO to Robert and Martha (High) Clark.  He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Long of UT; one brother, Mark Clark of Columbia; and two…

Christopher James Ralston, 24, passed away August 24, 2008 in Moberly.  Christopher was born on August 24, 1984 to Edward and Wendy (Ruiz) Ralston in Ft. Meyers, Flordia.  Christopher will be missed by his friends and family members.

Dennis Harris Niles, 57, of Columbia entered into eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Boone Hospital.  Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bethel Baptist Church.  Dennis was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Moberly to the late Dorsey…

Elenore Howe, 90, KCMO, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. Surviving family includes, Bev Rittman, Dave Rittman, Phillis Febbraro, grand-daughters Karen Espinosa, Barbara Cooper and 2 great-grandchildren, Mark & Dillon.