Nellie Joanne Smith, 61, Independence, Mo., passed away April 17, 2007 at her home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2885 Hardy Ave., Independence. Joanne is survived by her husband Sherman of the home, sons Sherman Smith Jr., Jeremiah Smith, both of Independence,…

Charles Roberts, 90, Blue Springs, MO, was called home April 17, 2007 surrounded by his family. A military graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 20th at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville, MO.

Valerie Lee Donovan, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 15, 2007 at her home in Kansas City. Cremation with no services. Valerie is survived by her son Kevin James Donovan

There’s a moment in everyone’s life when they decide whether they’re going to be a conventional person or not. My mother, was far from conventional. Its what made her SO beautiful. Because of that, this is not going to be traditional. For she wasn’t a spirit confined by typical expectations. She always lived outside of…

Robert Wesley Hollaman, 42, Independence, MO, passed away on April 15, 2007. Cremation.

Lawrence Edward McIntyre, 63, Mooresville, MO, formerly of Kimball, MN, passed away April 15, 2007 at the VAMC. Lawrence is survived by son Rob of Kimball, MN, daughter Kelly LaVoy of Chicago, IL & step-mother Dora Eaton of Braymer, MO. No services.

Henry Lee Smith, 58, Leavenworth, KS passed away April 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. Burial will be May 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Billie Wayne Lunbeck, 75, Topeka, KS passed away April 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. Cremation.

Max Hughes, 74, St. Joseph, MO passed away April 14, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. Cremation.

Lenore Jensen, 75, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away at John Knox Care Center on April 14, 2007. No Services are planned at this time. Cremation.