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,…

Items for Virtual Scavenger Hunt One Point Items: 1) Highlighter 2) Receipt for anything BBQ related 3) Remote Control 4) Golf tee 5) Heartland Cremation & Burial Society pen Two Point Items: 1) Flag lapel pin 2) BBQ Sauce 3) KC Royals ticket stub 4) Personalized key chain 5) Heartland Cremation & Burial Society Business…

James Allen Zimmerman, 74, of Sedalia, MO passed away July 6, 2008 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO.  James was born on November 22, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, MO. 

Gene Robert Retz, 82, Overland Park, KS passed away July 5, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  Cremation.  Out of state services will be planned at a later date.

Susan K. Wilcox, 53, of Wellsville, MO passed away July 5, 2008.  Susan was born on August 23, 1954 in Aurora, Colorado to Chris and Sue (Gillespie) Christenson.  She will be missed by her husband, Dorman, and many other friends and family members. 

  George M. Johnson, 56, Kansas City, MO. Born 12-23-51 died 7-4-08. He is survived by brother Tom & wife Sharon Platte City, MO, nephew Sam Johnson Sunrise Beach, MO & niece Jennifer (Johnson) Curtis. Preceded in death by parents Carl & Jimmie, sister Kitty Rayl, brother Jim Johnson. George was born in KCMO, graduated…

Janet Bird, 62, of Marshall, MO passed away July 4, 2008 at her home.  Janet was born on April 17, 1946 in Calverly Yorkshire, England to Harold and Patricia (Hall) Knowles.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Bird, and many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

      James “Bob” Granger, 81, Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Center in Cameron, MO. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12th at 2:00 at The Park Hill Christian Church. Mr. Granger was born December 20, 1926 in Kansas City, MO to Hazel Marie…