Ann Brown, beloved wife of Rev. Richard Brown, Smithville, MO went home to her precious Lord Jesus Christ on February 6, 2006. She is dearly loved and missed by her husband, 8 children, 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren and her loving sister.

John David Blair “JD”, 62, Raytown, MO passed away February 6, 2006 at his some surrounded by his family (and dog, Bonnie!). A memorial service as a Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A fellowship reception will…

Charles Edward McElroy, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away February 5, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:00 pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McElroy and daughter, Deborah Koenning. He is survived by his daughter,…

Terry Lee Hughes, 54, passed away February 5, 2006 at Rockhill Manor in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Charles W. Cooper, 60, Atchison, KS passed away February 2, 2006 at VA Medical Center. Military graveside service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, February 7th at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Shirley Darlene Crow, 70, of Gladstone, MO passed away on January 31, 2006 at her daughter’s home in Lone Jack, MO. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Jolene and T. Cheryl; and her son, Edward. Cremation without visitation.

Barbara Joan Scott “Pooh”, 56, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 30, 2006. She lived to the fullest and will be truly missed; she will live on forever in our hearts. Beloved daughter of the late George W. Murison, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Murison Whitcomb; daughters, Jerry Ann Scott and…

Dallas L. Bell, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 29, 2006. Cremation.

McROBBIE William Alexander Douglas McRobbie, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) 85, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial services will be held, 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081, a reception will follow in the Windsor Room.…

Raymond E. Hawkins, 87, formerly of St. Joseph, died peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2006 at his home in Platte City, MO surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Alma, Arkansas in 1918, the son of the late Elijah Allen and Ida Jane (Williams) Hawkins. Although his formal education was cut short by…