Glenda A. Howerton

December 6, 2014

Glenda A. Howerton, 44, Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 30, 2014 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  A celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 6820 NE Cotter Ave. Kansas City, Missouri.  Ms. Howerton was born January 25, 1970 in St. Louis,…

Samantha Lynn Smith

December 5, 2014

(November 09, 1992-November 26, 2014) Samantha Lynn Smith, 22, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away November 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Koinonia Bible Church of Kansas City Mo. Samantha was born to the parents of…

Hubert “Carl” (HC) Knott

December 5, 2014

Hubert “Carl” (HC) Knott, 77, Belton, Missouri passed away November 24, 2014 . Memorial services will held 7:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2014 at Kansas City First Church of Nazarene, Kansas City, Missouri.  Visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 prior to the memorial service at the church.  Carl was born July 14, 1937 in…

Gary David Jones

December 5, 2014

  Gary David Jones, 62, of Columbia passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014. There will be a private family memorial gathering. Gary was born on February 26, 1952 in St. Louis to Jean Hooper and Don Reeds. Gary was in the Merchant Marines. He loved to travel and lived in a variety of places…

Joseph Allen Butcher

December 4, 2014

Joseph Allen Butcher, 29, passed away December 3, 2014 Joseph Allen Butcher was Awesome! That is all. If you want the details, Check his facebook wall! #TEAMJOE  

Kathleen Alongi

December 4, 2014

  Kathleen Elizabeth Alongi, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away November 26, 2014 at home. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM, December 12, 2014 at Red Bridge Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

Elmer R. “Corky” Bergstrand

December 4, 2014

Elmer R. “Corky” Bergstrand, 75, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 25, 2014. He was the son of the late Elmer and Eleanor Bergstrand, born on March 16, 1939 in Aurora, IL.  He was a US Marine Reserve Veteran. Corky is survived by his loving children, Michael Bergstrand; Matthew Bergstrand; Kristin Stephens; and Elizabeth…

Stephen C. Thornton

December 3, 2014

Stephen Thornton, 68, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away November 28, 2014 at his home. He was born July 28, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. He was a longtime resident of Lee’s Summit. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Shirley Ann Thornton and father Joseph Thornton. He is survived by his…

Sandra Miller

December 3, 2014

Sandra Miller, 68, of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2014 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at the East Side Baptist Church 19901 East 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057.  Sandra is survived by her daughters, Shelly Allen and Kristi Powell both of Columbia,…

Carrell O. Rew, Jr.

December 3, 2014

Carrell Rew, Jr, 68, Belton, MO passed away Dec. 2, 2014. A memorial gathering will be held Sat. Dec. 6 from noon to 2 PM at Oasis Trailer Park, 5801 E. 187th St., Belton, MO 64012 at the clubhouse. Memorials are asked to his wife to offset final expenses.

Charles “Chuck” Frentzel

December 3, 2014

Charles Edgar “Chuck” Frentzel, 70, of St Louis MO, passed peacefully at Barnes Jewish Hospital on November 16, 2014.  Chuck was born in Cape Girardeau MO on April 26, 1944. Chuck is the son of the late Herbert Carl and Corene Tucker Frentzel.  He married the late Patricia Ann Winchester on February 18, 1965.  They…

Norman E Kurz

December 2, 2014

Norman Edward Kurz, 77 of Raytown, MO passed away at home in the early morning December 1, 2014.  Norman was born December 28, 1936 to Louie H & Mildred Mahan Kurz in Kansas City.  A 1954 graduate of Raytown High School, he earned his Engineering degree from Finlay Engineering College, and worked for Black &…

Donna M. Isaacson

December 2, 2014

Donna M. Isaacson of Macon, MO passed away on November 30, 2014 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.  Donna was born on March 9, 1934 to Marvin and Thelma Lee Christy in Callao, MO. She is survived by her husband James Isaacson whom she married on December 15, 1952, and their three children: Brian, Melbourne, FL;…

Kenneth E. Hanna

December 2, 2014

“Ken”, “Kenny”, Kenneth E. Hanna, Sr. 59, born on August 21, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri and resided in Grandview, Missouri. Ken passed away on November 22, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nancy Hanna, 2 brothers, Paul and Charles “Shorty”, sister…

Glenn Lester Smead

December 1, 2014

Glenn Lester Smead, 93, Jefferson City, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Truman VA Hospital in Columbia.   A truly unique individual, he was a businessman, mayor, chiropractor, philosopher, and holistic healer.  He was proud of his stint in WW II serving in the European theatre.  In Holden he served as mayor.…

Vernon E. Rhoads

December 1, 2014

“You can have a song in your heart in the night, After every mile, after every trial… Anyone can sing when the sun is shining bright, But you need a song in your heart at night.” -C.A. Tindley Vernon E Rhoads, 82, died Nov 21, 2014, at home in Olathe, KS. He was raised with…

Oscar Uel Blank

December 1, 2014

Oscar Uel Blank, 93, of Columbia died on Saturday, November 29, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Columbia United Church of Christ at 11 am on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Uel was born on April 26, 1921 in Prairie Home, Missouri and graduated from Prairie Home High School. He graduated from the University…

Stephen L Reeves

November 25, 2014

Stephen L Reeves, 65, Independence, Missouri passed away November 14th, 2014. Graveside services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS on November 28th at 11:00 AM. Steve served in Vietnam and took away several medals including the purple heart. He enjoyed fishing, classic cars, spending time with his friends and his brother Gary. He…

Ruben L. Latimer

November 25, 2014

Ruben Levi Latimer, 86, of Columbia passed away November 22, 2014.   No services are scheduled.  Ruben was born on August 30, 1928 in Columbia to Matthew and Minnie (Morris) Latimer.  Ruben was a WWII Veteran as well as the owner of A-1 Electronics for 45 years.    Ruben is survived by his wife of…

Ray Ferrell

November 24, 2014

Ray Ferrell, 48, of Lebanon, formerly of Centralia, passed away Saturday November 22, 2014 at his home.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M.,  Saturday, November 29, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Centralia.  Ray is survived by two sisters, LeAnn Frazier and Cyndy Harvey both of Centralia and a brother William Wayne…