IRL A. WICKAM Irl A. Wickam, age 82, died Sunday on March 24, 2013 at the Veteran’s Nursing Home in Cameron, MO.  He was a former member of the Bakery and Confection Union 218 for 46 years.  He was a Korean War veteran and served in the US Army.  Survivors include: his wife, Lola Wickam…

James L. Cauthon was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. James passed away on March 23rd, 2013 at Golden Years Retirement Home. James was born June 14, 1944 in KC, KS to Gus & Laura. James graduated high school in 1963 from Roseville, KS. He was drafted into the army in 1965 and…

Richard Kinman Dixon entered this world on October 1, 1927 on a farm outside Bloomfield, Iowa. He departed on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He is survived by his youngest sister, Margaret Anne Klisnick of Littleton, Colorado, his son James Wesley Dixon of Hallsville, his daughter Marjory Lynn Dixon of Columbia, his grandson James Richard Dixon…

Joseph Martinez, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away March 20, 2013. A visitation will be held from 11-12pm and a memorial service following at 12pm, Saturday, March 23rd at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Joseph is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Barbara, 6 children, Joseph J. Martinez,…

Edwin Perry Frazier, Jr. was born November 2, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the only son born to Edwin P. and Lee Cathryn Frazier. He was preceded in death by his parents and only sister Leta Frazier. Known by his middle name, Perry attended Central High School and entered the U.S. Navy in…

A much anticipated baby, little Kevin Eugene was welcomed into the Copeland family on 4 Nov 1959.  With a sweet disposition, stunning smile and mischievous behavior, Kevin grew up in Independence and graduated Van Horn High School in 1977.  Intensely loyal to Mizzou and his fraternity Phi Kappa Psi, he held a BS in Business…