Billy “Butch” Turner, 58, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Turner was born March 5, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, son Billy (Jackie), daughter, Amber Lynn Turner, Step-son, Joshua Pittman, step-daughter, Courtney Pittman, father, Robert Turner, brother Robert (Caroline)…

Courtney Maxine Croston, 87, Cameron, MO passed away September 15, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Clinton R. Lewis, 59, Carrollton, TX passed away September 14, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Dallas, TX.  Cremation.  Services will be planned for a later date.  Clinton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Claudean Warren Lupear, 91, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at home on September 13, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Crown Hill Cemetery, 270 West 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN. (enter through main gate off of 34th st., make 1st right turn, then another right at the first…

  Donald Eric Johnson of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2009. Born on March 19, 1929, to Vera and Eric Johnson of Kansas City, Don grew up in the area and attended KU at Lawrence, receiving his bachelor’s degree and then a master’s in Business Administration. He then joined the U.S.…

Gloria Jean Morse, 61, Liberty, MO passed away September 12, 2009 at home in Liberty.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Anita Marie Bergman, 40 of Shawnee Ks, passed away suddenly on Saturday September 12. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday September 19th at the St Luke’s Episcopal Church at 5325 Nieman, Shawnee Ks at 1100 with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Anita was starting her 10th year as…

Walter R. Bebout, 60, Kansas City, Missouri, died September 11, 2009 in a car accident. He was born May 15, 1949 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Walter recently retired as Director of Government Relations for the American Kennel Club. He was preceded in death by: mother, Mathilda Bebout; father, Meredith Bebout; and brother, Doug Bebout. He is…

On July 4, 1927, God sent a firecracker into the world. Mary Francis Weaver Clements was born to Leo and Thelma (Eytchison) Weaver in Kansas City, MO. She grew to adulthood in Kansas City, KS, and attended schools in the area. She graduated from Wyandotte High School. By her choice of K-State, she turned her…

Florance Louise Berner Garrett, 89, a woman known for fun and the love of family, passed away on September 10, 2009.  She was born on July 23, 1920 at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois to Louis and Eleanor Berner who preceded her. Her brother, Louis Berner, Jr., and sister, Eleanor (George) Hunt, also preceded her. Florance…