John Arthur Norman, 59, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 17, 2010 at his home.  John was born November 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Ruth Norman.  John will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Patricia Lynn Beeman, 45 of Columbia passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her home.   She was born October 7, 1965 at Sturgeon, MO.   Survivors are two daughters, Anna & Hailey Wilson, of the home, two brothers, Edward Beeman, of the home, Randy Beeman, of Hallsville, one Sister, Donna Ferrell, of Columbia, and…

Russell Mann, 60, of Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 16, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday Oct. 26, 2010 at Brandt Funeral Home, 312 Walnut Ave., Woodward, IA. Russell was born May 30, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Roland and…

Carlene C.J. Belt, 63, of Centertown, passed away October 16, 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center.  She was born November 19, 1946, in Hannibal, the daughter of Carl and Frances (Maddox) Sexton.  She was married to Leon Belt in 1986, who survives of the home.  Her mother Frances preceded her in death in 1975.  She is survived by father Carl Sexton, brother,…

William Owens, 80, of Independence, Mo., passed away October 16, 2010. William is survived by his sons, Bill and Jim Owens, grandson, Brandon Owens and his girlfriend Brandi, and granddaughter, Tasha Owens.

Gilbert Douglas Taylor, 60, Leavenworth, KS passed away October 15, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Gilbert was born August 21, 1950. He was a US Army Veteran, serving his country from 1073 to 1980.  Gilbert will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  A military greaveside service…

James R. Robbins, 66, Overland Park, KS, passed away October 15, 2010, at home. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. at The Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Dr., Eudora, KS. Military graveside service will be Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30 pm. Mr. Robbins was born…

Shaun W. Hathaway, 52, Kansas City, MO passed away October 14, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City.  Shaun was born May 4, 1958 in New Haven, CT to Willard and Barbara Hathaway.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

JERRY LEE CODAY Jerry Lee Coday, 67 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 13, 2010. Jerry is survived by his son Douglas Coday and daughter Deborah Cox.

George Thomas, 87, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Oct. 13, 2010, surrounded by family. A military graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at The Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville.