Donald Simpson Portwood, 67, North Kansas City, MO passed away August 13, 2008.  Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Friends may call 1-2 PM, Sunday at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may…

John H. Peters, 73, of Kansas City, MO died on August 12, 2008 at the Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Overland Park, KS.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George F. & Mary Catherine Peters and two sisters, Johanna "Dolly" Growney and Mary Henderson.  John is survived by his brother, George Peters of…

Susan C. Nelson, 53, Kansas City, Mo., passed away August 11, 2008. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, with a memorial service following at noon, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo.

Betty L. White, 76, Topeka, KS passed away August 10, 2008 at Providence Living Center in Topeka.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Cynthia Dolores Brown, 55, made her transition on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at home, succumbing to cancer after a 19-month illness.  She is survived by Jill A. Mackey, 52, of Columbia, her partner of 17 years; her mother, Dolores G. Rowlan, 74; her father William K. Brown, 77; her brother, Michael K. Brown, 51; and…

William "Billy" Clark, 38, passed away August 9, 2008, in his wife’s arms, at his home in Topeka, KS.  Billy was born July 13, 1970 to William T. Clark Sr. and Shirley A. (Adams) Clark in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He leaves behind his wife of nearly 14 years, Debbie, and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and…

John Edward Byrd III, 58, Paola, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was a cook at Whistle Stop Café in Osawatomie.  He is survived by his sister, Frances Anderson of Paola.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Friendship Faith Ministries,…

Myrna J. Warren, 53, Edwardsville, KS passed away August 8, 2008 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Sandra L. Howard (Sandy), 60 of Independence, MO, passed away at her home on August 7, 2008. Sandy was born to Richard Stephenson and Beverly Loetterle on July 29,1948. She was an avid nature lover and especially enjoyed birdwatching, fishing and gardening. She had a lifelong passion for cooking, owning and operating Harbor Lights Catering…

Ann Haines, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away Aug. 7, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation, and no services are planned at this time. Ann was the original “Fearless Female” and will be missed by all that knew her.  

Alice Faith Bent Alice passed away on August 6, 2008 at Research Hospital. Her legacy is her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many dear friends and family. Her gift to the world was unconditional love. She was mother to many, friend to all. She is deeply loved and remembered fondly.

Michael L. Fowler, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away August 6, 2008. Military graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Michael was born July 26, 1937 in Queens NY. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather and humanitarian. Michael was very fluent in politics, history, religion…

Vina Mae Adams, 78, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2008.

David Phillips, 49, passed away Aug. 5, 2008. A memorial service will be Aug. 21st at 11:30 am at Elm’s House, 2312 E. 6th St., KCMO. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Plaza Manor for all the loving care they provided.

William Donald Reed, age 74, of Jefferson City died Wednesday August 6, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 30, 1933, a son of Dr. Byron Smith Reed and Mildred Turner Reed.  He was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended University of Missouri in Columbia.  He was married February 9, 1957 to…

Robert Eugene Boyd Hammond died August 5, 2008 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.  Robert was born on Jan. 25, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Bill and Delaina (Owens) Hammond. 

Sheila Diane Wynne, 49, passed away August 4th, 2008. She is survived by; husband, Michael Wynne; sons, Brian & Aaron Lambkin; mother, Mary Buster; brothers, Jeff & Steve Buster; as well as their spouses and children. She was preceded in death by her father Glen Buster. A celebration of her life will be held at…

George Triantos, 81, Raymore, Missouri, passed away August 4, 2007 at his home in Raymore. George is survived by daughters Niki Cates, Carol Potter and Melissa Triantos and brother Steven Triantos. He was preceded in death by daughters Cathy Triantos and Hope Gillaspie.

  Caren Crouch Trabue, 91, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully August 3, 2008 at the Forum. She was born in Temple, TX on December 14, 1916 and grew up in Dallas. She graduated from Dallas High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from Texas Women’s College. She worked at Bergdorf…

Martha Louise Ludden, 79, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at John Knox Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Martha was born in Wichita, Kan., on August 24, 1928. She worked as a bookkeeper and was…