Barbara J. Bland, 75, of Independence, MO passed away October 22, 2012 at her home. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Barbara was born April 28, 1937 in Independence, MO to Willard and Alma (Robertson) Hazelrigg. She will be remembered as a happy woman who loved everybody. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting. She was also a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wayne Bland; one son, Bill Tigner; one grandson, Stoney Radford; four brothers and one sister. She is survived by four children; twelve stepchildren; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.