Charles C. Tillman was born March 17, 1947 to the union of Floretta and Charles C. Tillman, Sr. in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Shirley Oliver, one brother, Ernest Tillman, and daughter, Marsha Thrash. He accepted God at an early age.  He loved to watch Joel Osteen…

David W. McCune, 53, Independence, Mo., passed away Nov. 16, 2012. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, Maywood Baptist Church. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the David W. McCune memorial fund at Hawthorne Bank, 220 W. White Oak, Independence, MO 64050.

Carolina Elizabeth McAllister, 74, Kansas City, MO passed away November 13, 2012 at North Kansas City Hospice House.  She was born February 24, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Frank and Frances DeBow.  Carolina will be greatly missed by hew loving family members and all who knew and loved her.

Sue Ellen Vinyard, 53, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She was born January 3, 1959 in Kansas City, MO to Lawrence Edward and Mary Lee Vinyard.  Sue will be greatly missed by her loving family and host of friends who loved and cared for her deeply.  She will be remembered for…

Marshall Bergman, 84, of Fulton passed away November 20, 2012.  Marshall was born on January 30, 1928 in Appleton, WI to Walter and Vivian (Skinner) Bergman.  Marshall was in the Air Force.  He will be missed by all of his friends and family members.

Sandy Nichols, 68, of Hallsville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at University Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Praise Assembly of God Church with Pastor Stuart officiating. She was born April 10, 1944, to Marian and Pearl Davison Nelson in Boone County. She married Paul Nichols on Feb. 14,…

Ronald A. Price, 74, Independence, MO passed away November 10, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.  Ronald was born September 25, 1938 in Chicago Heights, IL to Lawrence L. and Edith E. Price.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  Ronald will be greatly missed by his loving family…

David A. Adkisson, 53, Blue Springs, MO passed away November 6, 2012 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  David was born August 16, 1959 in Chicago, IL to David and Doris Askisson.  A military graveside service will be held November 16, 2012 at 10:00 am at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.…

Florence Evelyn Warren, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away November 2, 2012 at Select Specialties Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Florence was born October 7, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Earl and Doris Maelzer.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  A visitation will be…

Lucille A. “Doddie” Hale, 88, nee Deily, born February 23, 1924, in Rapid City, SD, passed away Nov. 1, 2012, at her home in Kansas City, KS. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Hale. Loving mother of Pat (Rick Johnston), Sandy (Dan Reed), Victoria, Terry…

BETTY LOU CROWLEY Betty Lou Crowley, 61, of Independence, MO, passed away at Research Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty was born in Independence, Missouri to Ivan and Bernice Goucher on April 11, 1951. She was the 13th of 15 children. Surviving siblings include, Bobby Dale Goucher (Carolyn) Kansas City, Kansas,…

Norman E Foster Wichita, KS. 81, Passed away Nov. 8, 2012. Born Sept. 6, 1931 in Flint, MI. to parents, Eldridge & Christina Foster. Norm graduated from Flint Central High School in 1949 then married his high school sweetheart, Violet Marinovich, on Aug. 5, 1950. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He earned a…

Carole Joyce Brennaman Kelso of Raymore, Missouri, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House.  Carole was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 1947 to Carl R. and Elfriede C. (Klemm) Brennaman.  Carole was a graduate of St. Teresa’s Academy, Class of 1965.  She worked for the Marine Corps…

DOROTHY JOYCE ELLIOTT Dorothy Joyce Elliott, age 84, died at home Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Born in Kansas City, MO, on August 29, 1928, to Joe and Alcy Frazier. She had one brother and 6 sisters. On April 15, 1949, Joyce married Russell G. Elliott. She was a homemaker and mother of five. She enjoyed…

Norman E. Foster, 81, Wichita, KS passed away November 8, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Norman was born September 6, 1931 in Flint, MI to Eldridge and Christine Foster.  He was a US Navy veteran.  Norman will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.…

Henry Orville Koepke, 65, Kansas City, KS passed away November 2, 2012 at Indian Creek Health Center in Overland Park, KS.  Henry was born August 5, 1947 in Lorain, OH to Orville and Matilda Koepke.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Larry Dewaine Bell, 63, began his journey home November 13, 2012. Born February 23, 1949 to the late Robert L. and Ella Gertrude Bell. Per Larry’s wishes he was cremated.   Memorial service will be 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, Fulton MO. Committal and Repass will be 2:30pm at Burns Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Sedalia MO. …

Lola Marlene Cahow, 74, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She received her wish of dying at home, with her family caring for her. Her family plans a private memorial. Marlene is survived by her four children, Debbie Cahow and husband Michael Murray, Kate Cahow and husband Richard McDonald, Kent Cahow…