Richard Lynn (Rich) Hays, an artist living in Blue Springs, was a sign painter for 30 years in the Kansas City area. He was a man’s man with a strong sense of self and personal integrity. Rich was born on March 16, 1940, and died October 5, 2006. He is survived by his wife Debby;…

Otis A. Ashford, 59, Junction City, KS passed away October 2, 2006 at Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. Cremation.

Robert C. Payton, 70, of Grandview, MO passed away October 3, 2006 at Overland Park Regional Hospital. Cremation.

Robert C. Payton, 70, Grandview, MO passed away October 3, 2006 at Overland Park Regional. Bob was born October 7, 1935 in St. Louis, MO.

Johnny Jones, of Gladstone, MO, was born in Baytown, Texas, on October 7, 1955, the first born son of Doris J. Jones (McAdams) and Johnny C. Jones Sr. (Deceased). He is survived by his sister, Rhonda J. Bland, KCMO; two brothers, Clyde L. Jones, Richmond, Mo., and Dusty L. Jones of Cameron, Mo. He was…

Johnny Jones, of Gladstone, Mo., was born in Baytown, Texas, on October 7, 1955, the first born son of Doris J. Jones (McAdams) and Johnny C. Jones Sr. (Deceased). He is survived by his sister, Rhonda J. Bland, KCMO; two brothers, Clyde L. Jones, Richmond, Mo., and Dusty L. Jones of Cameron, Mo. He was…

Fraqnces E. Brunberg, 90, formerly of Lee’s Summmit, MO passed away October 2, 2006. Shei is survived by her husband, David, of Independence, MO and a brother, Frederic, of Lake Forest, IL. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Anne Stripe of Waukegan, IL. A memorial service will be held at a…

William M. O’Meara, 88, of Belton, MO passed away October 1, 2006 at home. Cremation.

Marjorie Evelyn Harden, 93, Olathe, KS passed away September 29, 2006 at Homestead Assisted Living Center in Olathe, KS. Cremation.

Elizabeth “Betty” Musgrave, 63, of Overland Park, KS passed away September 28, 2006. Cremation.

Rex Nelson went to her eternal home on Sept. 24, 2006. She was born May 24, 1921 in Big Fork, MT. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 yrs, William. Survivors; children, Bud, Candace and Joy; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She lives on in us.

Billie Carlson of Stilwell, KS, died at her home, Sept. 22, 2006. She is survived by her sister Martha Ann Kean, four children, Stephanie R. Dierking, Charles W. Schmidt, Mary Carol Schmidt and Diana Carlson, three grandchildren, Adrienne Chitwood, Ava Schmidt, Jacob Schmidt and other loving family members. Billie was a descendant of the Banning…

Sidney Salzberg, 79. Lenexa, KS died Sept. 22, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Ellie; daughter, Stephanie McEvoy and her husband, Tim; grandson, Quinton and many friends and relatives. Contributions may be made to Hospice Care of KS or the charity of your choice.

Billy M. Fones, 67, of St. Joseph, MO passed away September 22, 2006 at home. Cremation.

Francisca B. Chavez, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City on September 21, 2006. Cremation.

Cherylen Battles, 48, Kansas City, MO passed away Septmeber 20, 2006 at home. Cremation.

Cherylen Battles, 48, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 20, 2006 at Rockhill Manor in Kansas City. Cremation.

Keith McCallum, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away September 18, 2006. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 11800 N Milton Thompson Road in Lee’s Summit, MO. Keith was born at home in Edgewood, NE Iowa. Raised on a farm near there, he…

Walter George Gerules, 80, Overland Park, KS passed away September 17, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Linda K. Marshall, 65, of Mercer, MO passed away September 17, 2006 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Cremation.