Margaret Grantham, 87, Belton MO, passed away July 14, 2007, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home In Belton. She was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Kansas City to Frank and Leeta (Leinbach) Hewitt, and lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. Margaret was a longtime member of Presbyterian churches and enjoyed teaching…

Martha Elizabeth George, 91, of Callao, MO passed away July 14, 2007 at her home. Martha was born June 15, 1916 to Ulysses and Kathryn (Schenck) George.

Virginia R. Hillix, 80, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully with family by her side July 13, 2007, at Kansas City Hospice House. A celebration of Virginia’s life is planned with the date to be announced. Cremation will take place at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. The family wishes to thank the kind and…

COL. Jerry Russell Custead, PE (retired), 75, Kansas City, MO passed to the next life on July 12, 2007 at home with his wife by his side. A visitation will be held at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Road, on Saturday, July 21st at 9:30 with a celebration of his life at 11:00.…

Carolyn Wells Wheeler, 87, Burlington, IA, passed away July 12, 200, in Liberty, MO. Cremation-No services are planned at this time.

Salvatore Giordano, 54, Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at The Kansas City Hospice House, after a long battle with leukemia. He was born January 20, 1953, in Kansas City, MO. The son of Salvatore and Rose (Genova) Giordano. His family moved to Miami, FL in the 60?s then returned to Kansas City…

Barbara Jean Jackson, 58, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 12, 2007 at her home. Barbara is survived by her daughters Sharon and Bridget Jackson, 4 grand children, Anthony, Ashley, Christopher and Lee Anthony.

James E. Swafford, 91, of Auxvasse passed away July 10, 2007 at the HST Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. James was born May 2, 1916 to the late Darsy and Maudie (Lee) Swafford. Survivors include his wife, Bert Swafford.

William Roger Simpson, 61, passed away July 9, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital. Mr. Simpson was born April 11, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Mary (Jones) Simpson. He is survived by numerous friends and family members.

Gary Wayne Chaffin, 64, Mission, KS passed away July 9, 2007 at home with family and friends. He is survived by his son, Lance; daughter, Cindy Diggs & husband, Jeff; 3 grandchildren, Collin, Connor & Anna; and many close friends.