Rita Faye Nole, 49, of Kingdom City, passed away July 23, 2007 in Columbia. Rita was born December 29, 1957 in Washington, MO to Orville and Callie Nixon. She is survived by her husband Richard, as well as four daughters, Amy Burton, Stacie Day, Tracy Sallee, Sheila Hooker and one son Richard Nole, Jr. Private…

Shannon Sannarma, 22 weeks gestation passed away on July 23rd, 2007 at Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City, Mo. There are no services pending at this time. (Arr: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Mo. 816-313-1677).

Andree N. Taylor of Emporia Ks.passed away on July 22,2007 at KU Medical Center at the age of 33. She worked as a dispatcher for a local city. She leaves behind, a Father, George Taylor of Emporia, Ks. Services pending at this time. (arr: Heartland Burial and Cremation Society 1-800-506-2035).

Janet (Jan) S. Elam, 43, went home Saturday, July 21st after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 4th at 2:30 pm at Liberty Baptist Church 7461 N. Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO. Jan was born May 25, 1964 in Mexico, MO, the daughter of Louis and Ann Barnes Elam. She…

Bruce Boatman, 68, Independence, MO, passed away July 20, 2007. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Robert Savage, 43, Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 19, 2007. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Michael Shipley, 44, passed away on July 18, 2007 at the University Hospital & Clinics after suffering injuries in a car accident. Michael was born on November 26, 1962 in San Diego, California to Bobby and Sonja (Brown) Shipley. He is survived by numerous family members from out of the area

Carolyn June Lusso, 62, Independence, MO, passed away on July 18, 2007 at her home. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Van G. Sigman died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 18 at 6:10. Van was born Nov. 8, 1918 to Liza & Minor Sigman of Marshall, MO. He earned a B.S. in Ed. At Mo. Valley College in Marshall, MO and a Master Degree at C.M.S.U. Warrensburg, MO. He was a high…

Rhea Allen, 78, Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 17, 2007. She was born September 21, 1928 to Ernest and Flora (Garfit) Hambelton in Tecumseh, MO. On November 1, 1946 she and Eugene Allen were married in Baxter County, AR. Of this union, 5 children were born. She was…