Richard McLain Howard, 81, of Belton, Mo passed away February 25, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City, MO due to a four year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Richard is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Cochran & husband Mike of Belton, MO and Sandy Peacock & husband Scott of Ogden, UT, 5 grandchildren,…

Ida Mae Jackson, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008.

Virginia Maydene Long, 81, of New Franklin passed away February 25, 2008 at Columbia Manor Care Center.  Virginia was born on June 16, 1926 in Eureka, Kansas to E.B. and Virginia (Newman) Phillips.  She is survived by many loving family members.

Paul Lowe HEINEMAN October 24, 1924 ~ February 24, 2008 Born and raised in Omaha, NE, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. Preceded in death by his first wife Verla (Monger) and brother Robert. He leaves behind his wife Gloria (Nixon), whom he married in 1987, three children and two…

William Joseph ("Bill") Light 93, died peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Bill was born on August 23, 1914 in Newburgh, New York, the son of Mary and Joseph Light. He enlisted in the service and was part of the 7th Army during World War II. While stationed near Seattle…

Kenneth Chester Pease, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away February 23, 2008 in Leavenworth.  Cremation.  Interment will be in New London, CT at a later date.  Cremation.

Gary Driskell, 50, Independence, MO passed away February 23, 2008. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Feb 29, 2008 at Maywood Baptist Church,10505 Winner Rd, Independence, MO. A celebration of life will be held 10 AM, March 1st at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gary Driskell…

Juanita Marie Craig, 76, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 22, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services to be held at a later date. 

Richard L. Hoover, 85, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. There is a memorial service planned for 2 PM, Friday March 28, 2008, at the Union Church, in Hinsdale, IL.