EDDIE M. GREY    Eddie M. Grey, 73, passed away March 13, 2008. He was born in Coffeyville, Kan., and resided in the Kansas City area for 49 years, retiring from Western Electric/Lucent. Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Grey. Survivors include his father, Jim Grey, Coffeyville, Kan.; wife, Sharon, of the…

Tillman Arthur Blizzard, 69, of Salem, MO passed away March 12, 2008 in Columbia, MO.  Tillman was born on July 3, 1938 in Aiken County, South Carolina to Purvis and Nettie (Pool) Blizzard.  Tillman is survived by many friends and family members who will truly miss him.

Flordine Watkins Loving Memory of A Mother, Sister, Friend. Born March 18, 1932 Deceased March 12, 2008. Flordine left this earthly journey March 12, 2008, six days prior to her 76th birthday.  The daughter of Ed & Flossie Staten Howard, Flordine was born in Kansas City, MO.  She attended Attucks Elementary School and R.T. Coles…

Jack D. Cook Jack went to heaven peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his wife of 61 years Doe, children and grandchildren. He lost his battle with rapidly growing cancer 3 months after his diagnosis. Cremation is planned. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, March 15,…

Wilma C. Hart, 86, Independence, MO, passed away March 9, 2008. A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday March 15th at Van Brunt Congregation of Jehovah‘s Witness 4505 St John Ave Kansas City, MO.   Wilma Charlotte Hart

Matthew Lyon, 93, Overland Park, KS passed away March 9, 2008 in Leawood, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Russell Lee Crump, 56, Shawnee, KS passed away March 8, 2008 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  Cremation.  Services have already been held.

Arthur F. Sass, 91, Overland Park, KS passed away March 7, 2008 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Thomas Soloman, Jr., 76, of Columbia, passed away March 7, 2008 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital.  Thomas was born on August 31, 1931 in Moberly, MO to Thomas and Mary (Powell) Soloman.  He is survived by many friends and family members who will dearly miss him.

Carol J. Spindler   Carol J. Spindler, 67, of Barnard, MO, passed away on March 6, 2008, from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She is survived by, daughters; Laurie Spindler and Lynn Matthews, a brother; Charles Lau, a sister; Mary Hutton, granddaughter; Adelita Matthews, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Also surviving Carol, Herb…

Edwin Willson Bland Sr. died March 6, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Will was born August 29, 1922 in Bessie, Oklahoma, the son of John B. and Zaidee Borden Bland. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marine and the United Statesa Air Force. Will graduated form the University of Oklahoma in 1956 and…

Kenneth G. Lee, 74, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 5, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife Marilyn, daughter Candice, sons Randy & Tim, grandchildren, Justin, Stephanie, Amy, Amber and Toby (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)   Kenneth G. Lee

Gary Lynn Wegs of Mexico died of natural causes on February 22, according to his family.  He was 49. Mr. Wegs was born in Mexico and reared in Moberly.  He is a graduate of Moberly High School. Upon graduation Mr. Wegs joined his father’s company, Wegs Sheet Metal.  Mr. Wegs was a partner in the…

Justine Ward Frey, 78, Overland Park, KS passed away March 5, 2008 in Shawnee, KS. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Hanesworth and two sons, Fred Frey and David Frey; three grandchildren, Kari Powell, Debra Hanesworth and Carole Frey; great- grandchildren, Christopher and Jordan Powell; sister, Jody Potthast. Her husband, Fred Frey preceded her…

John Hollis Holt, 59, passed away March 4, 2008.  John was born on May 23, 1948 to Albert and Anna (Hollis) Holt.  Per his request cremation has taken place

Christy Ann Oris, 56, passed away March 4, 2008 at Cooper County Memorial Hosiptial in Boonville, MO.  Christy was born on July 25, 1951 to Allen and Clare (Goodis) Davis.  Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be placed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. 

James Robert Lee Helton, 51, of Wheatland, MO passed away on March 3, 2008 at the University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, MO.  James was born on March 19, 1956 to Bill and Mary (Heydenburg) Helton.  He is survived by many friends and family members.

Ruth Bruh, 88, of Columbia passed away March 2, 2008.  Ruth was born on November 1, 1919 in Stanley, Wisconsin the daughter of Paulus and Serene (Midtlien) Peterson. 

Russell E. Edmonds Sr., of McLouth, KS passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, at home. He was born July 6, 1921, one of nine children to Matthew and Pearl Edmonds of Leavenworth, KS. Russell was a dairyman in Leavenworth County for many years and later worked for the city of Tonganoxie before retiring. He is…

W. Edward Plihal, 80, Burlington, KS passed away march 1, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.