Debby Kay Rowell, 53 years young, lost her battle against breast cancer on Thursday March 31, 2005. She was born in Dublin, TX, on Feb. 27, 1952, to Otis Barnard & Mattie Pack Barnard. Debby devoted her life to nursing. She began in high school as a candy striper in Brownwood,TX. She continued her career…

Everett Gayle Warren, 68, passed away March 30, 2005, at Independence Regional Hospital. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m., at the Rock Creek Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2885 S. Hardy, Independence, MO. Everett was born in Linn Creek, MO, and grew up and graduated in Windsor, MO. He retired…

Jared Nefi Christenson, 35, Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Jared was born July 11, 1969, in Honduras, Central America, and was the son of Jim and Phyllis Christenson of Independence, MO. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis; four sisters and two brothers, Kathryn and…

John Van Hercke, 65, Olathe, KS, passed away March 28, 2005, at Johnson County Nursing Home. Cremation. John is survived by his sons, John Jr., and Paul Van Hercke; two grandchildren, Kyra and Logan; and three nieces, Debbie Carr, Kathy Taylor, and Cheryl Babcok.

Kenneth L. Severe, 80, Maysville, MO, passed away March 28, 2005, at Wilshire at Lakewood. Kenneth is survived by sons, Kenny and Dick; and daughters, Kristi Hampton, Patricia Teeney and Mickey Boydston; brothers, Jack and John. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Opal Severe and brother, Steven Keith Severe.

Margaret Jane Humberd, 76, Cameron, MO passed away March 26, 2005. Cremation.

Suzanne E. Green, 74, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Suzanne was born July 31, 1930, in…

James T. Cooper, 72, Kansas City, KS, passed away March 25, 2005, after a brief illness. Cremation. James was born Sept., 21, 1932. He worked for Graves Truck Lines for 32 years before retiring. He is survived by his sons, James M. Cooper, and Steven P. Cooper, both of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Deena K.…

Donald Mingee passed away March 22, 2005. Cremation.

Everett Byrd, Jr., 38, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away March 22, 2005, at home. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Raytown.

Juanda Stevens, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005, at her home. A short visitation will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Graveside services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. She was preceded…

Donald R. Briscoe, 72, died March 18, 2005, at Kansas City Veterans Hospital. He was born in Lincoln, KS, to William Harvie Briscoe and Elizabeth Musser. He served in the Korean War. As a civilian he worked as a laborer. He leaves behind four brothers, Harold, Wendell, Dennis, and Stephen Briscoe; two sisters, Wilma Major…

Blanche Anderson, 89, Kansas City, MO passed away March 17, 2005 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

John Lee Neeley, 54, passed away March 14, 2005. Cremation. John was born Sept. 9, 1950, in KC. He is survived by wife Debbie; children Johnny, Steven, Brandy, John, and Angela; and six grandchildren.

Virginia M. Farris, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 16, 2005, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Christ The King, 8510 Wornall Rd., KCMO. Visitation and Rosary will be at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen…

Irene E. McKee, 90, Independence, MO passed away March 10, 2005 at Monterary Park Nursing Home. Cremation.

Moyne Thomas passed away March 7, 2005. Cremation.

Virginia Lee Roll, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away March 3, 2005. Cremation. Burial in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Margie “Marguerite” B. Shields, 81, passed away March 3, 2005, at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation. Marguerite was born December 3, 1923, in Tennessee.

John (“Jack”, “J.J.”) J. Campbell, 54, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 28, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Gashland Baptist Church, 601 NE Barry Rd. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. John was born July 20, 1950, in Valentine, NE. He moved to…