Linda Atkinson, 52, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away January 31, 2007. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. on Monday, February 5, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, Mo. Linda was a longtime member of A.A., and a member of the former Heart of America Indian Center. She loved animals and…

John V. Colt, age 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at the KC Hospice House, after five years battling cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1928 at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated North Kansas City High School and attended Ottawa University and Kansas State University. He started his newspaper career in…

Lawrence John Calandra passed away January 26, 2007. Cremation with no services at this time.

Wilbur Damon, 78, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2007. Mr. Damon passed away at Pike County Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Elizabeth S. Warrington, 83, Raytown, MO passed away January 26, 2007. A visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Weds, Jan 31 at Missouri Funeral Care. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Elizabeth was born Feb 18, 1923 in Gloversville, NY. She graduated from both Wheaton…

David Tyrell Gray, 59, Kansas City, MO passed away January 26, 2007. Cremation.

Joseph P. Simpson, 56, Severance, KS passed away January 25, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Simpson; father, Merrill Simpson; mother, Helen (Libel) Simpson; and brother, Gene Simpson. Joe is survived by his daughters, Teresa Thomas and husband Charles, of Atchison, KS; and Jodie Smith and husband, Brad, of Troy, KS;…

Amir Geuron, 58, Los Angeles, CA was found January 25, 2007 in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Raymond L. Vinyard, 51, Independence, passed away January 24, 2007. Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Visitation one hour prior to service. Survives include his wife of 15 years, Carol, son Chris Clay Independence, daughter LeAnne Clay, Independence &…

Billy Struble, 74, Freeman, MO, passed away January 24, 2007, at his home. A memorial service will be held 6:30 pm on January 31, 2007 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Dorothy (Hite) Struble, and a sister Betty Struble. He is survived by…