Elizabeth “Betty” Lee Smith passed away at the age of 83 at The Sweet Life of Rosehill, Shawnee, Ks. “Betty” was self employed in the fieid of retail. She leaves behind a nephew, John R. Moneymaker of Overland Park, Ks., and a niece, Elfa. She will be missed by friends and family. Services were held…

David Ellis Rockhill, 74, Grandview, MO, passed away at home July 16, 2007. Cremation-No services planned at this time.

Ted Basil Roumas, Jr., Kansas City, MO son of Theodore and Dena (Strom) Roumas was born July 31, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO and departed this life July 16, 2007 at the age of 73 in Cameron, MO. He is survived by two sons Kevin Roumas and wife Kelly of Gower, Kirk Roumas and wife…

Elizabeth ?Betty? Parrigin, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest on July 16, 2007 at The Bluffs. Her husband Perry Parrigin and one brother Jesse Ellington survive her. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday July 20, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. in Columbia. Burial will be in the Jacksonville…

Frank Leroy Velho, 66, passed away July 15, 2007 at the University Hospital & Clinics. Mr. Velho was born on November 13, 1940 to Tony and Mary (Vargas-Large) Velho in Hollister, California. Private family services will be held at a later date in California. He is survived many family members from out of the area.

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.