Benjamin Duson, 91, of Charleston, Missouri passed away September 9, 2003. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Merle E. “Gene” Wilson, 71, Grandview, MO passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003. Cremation. Friends are invited to honor Gene at a celebration of life being held 7-9 PM, Wednesday, September 17th in the Goodwin Faith Center at First Baptist Church of Grandview, 1416 Main, Grandview, MO. The family suggests contributions to the church. Gene…

Carolyn M. Shankel, 70, Overland Park, KS passed away August 31, 2003 at her residence. Cremation.

Dawayne “Buddy” Smith, 47, Bates City, MO passed away August 29, 2003 at home. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM, September 2, 2003 at Family Worship Center, 1210 Hwy 7, Pleasant Hill, MO. Friends may call 1-2:30 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to help the family…

James A. Jones, 37, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 29, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital. He is survived by brothers Eric and John, sister in law, Dawn, longtime girlfriend, Patty, and nephew, Paul. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Roger E.F. Harrison, 73, passed away August 24, 2003 at his home, following a long illness. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 28, at Jacob’s Well, at Roanoke Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jacob’s Well. Roger is survived by his son, David…

Melvin Uehling, 62, Independence, MO passed away August 23, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Lyons, NE.

Elise R. Come, 85, Raytown, MO passed away August 20, 2003 at Hidden Lake Care Center. Memorial servicves will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.

Muriel Boswell Covert, 84, went to be with the Lord, August 20, 2003. A memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. Muriel was born February 24, 1919…

Mary L. Brooks, 67, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 19, 2003 at her home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,August 21st at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 501 NE Missouri Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband Charles; 2…

Harold W. McGruder, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at his home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Missouri Veterand Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Cremation.

Ruth J. Cronkite, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at her home. Cremation.

Carole M. Todd, 64, passed away August 11, 2003. Carole was born January 3, 1939. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Davis and granddaughter, Katherine Mendonsa of Overland Park, KS along with many friends and loved ones. Mom, you are a beautiful soul, continue to enjoy your journey. Cremation without services.

Lt. Col Robert C. Dexter, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away August 11, 2003. Military services will be held 1:30 PM, Monday, August 18 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Cremation. He retired from USAF, and received The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal and The Air Medal. He also piloted Air Force One…

George Louis Boss, 47, Grandview, MO passed away August 10, 2003. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, August 14th at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park, 13060 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Resident Activity Fund at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park. George was born November 14,…

Chester Gillham, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2003. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM, Friday, August 15, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene West, 65, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2003. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 16th at Crossroads Baptist Church, 638 West Jefferson, Grain Valley, MO 64029. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crossroads Baptist Church Building Fund at the same address. Ronnie was born…

Brenda Lou DeVina Dodson, 61, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer in the morning of August 7, 2003 at her home. A brief memorial service will be held 4:30 PM, Saturday August 9, 2003 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Friends may call from 4-4:30 before the memorial. In…

William “Boompa” Lund, 77, Kanmsas City, MO passed away August 6, 2003 at his home. The family will welcome friends to a reception to celebrate his life, Tuesday, August 12th from 4:30-7:30 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to KC…

Janie Mary Tyler, 43, Columbia, Mo passed away August 5, 2003 at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. Cremation.