Leila May Baker-McMillon, 77, of Leavenworth, KS passed away May 1, 2010 after a long battle with diabetes.  Leila was born August 22, 1932 on Ft. Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of Lewis Charles Baker, 10th Calvary, US Army and Virginia Brown-Baker, housewife.  On January 12, 1961 she married Ellis McMillon.  Leila is survived by her…

Dorothy E. Paxton, 95 of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday May 1, 2010.  She was born September 17, 1914 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Roy and Anna Walker.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Roy John Mulick, a brother Roy C. Walker, Jr.  and her husband Howard E.…

Nancy M. Gustafson, 65 of Overland Park, KS passed away April 29, 2010 at her home in Overland Park from ovarian cancer.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the Heartland Chapel in Eudora, KS.  Mrs. Gustafson was born on Dec. 7, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA.  She graduated from Penn State…

 Robert L. Thompson, 72, Independence, MO passed away April 29, 2010 at his home.  He was born July 23, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the son of John V. and Tora K. Thompson. He was known to his grandchildren as "Stink Bait", was know to his children as "Dad", and to everyone else was known…

 Ann R. Nash Rhodes, 88, Leawood, KS passed away April 28, 2010 at her home.  She was born December 13, 1921 in New York, NY, the daughter of George and Lucy Riggs.  Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

 Daniel Raymond Cobb, 54, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  He was born in Kansas City, MO on October 18, 1955 and lived in the Kansas City area all of his life.  Danny was married to Mary (Batten) Cobb on June 2, 1979.  Dan was a very talented guitarist and music writer…

 James E. Roney, of Cameron, MO passed away April 27, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  He was born in Gallaton, MO.  James served his country, serving in the US military.  He had a good sense of humor and loved his family.  He enjoyed golfing and watching football.  James will be deeply…

William D “Bozo” Jones, Jr., 59, of Columbia peacefully entered his eternal life, at home with his family on April 27, 2010 after a yearlong courageous battle of lung cancer. His wishes were to be cremated and no funeral services will be held. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date for…

 Michael Phillip Shells, Jr., newborn son to Michael Shells and Shanicea Fuller, passed away on his birthday, April 26, 2010 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He will be greatly missed and loved by his family and loving friends.  Services have not been planned at this time.

      John Robert Gulick, 70, of De Soto, KS, formerly of Brevard, NC and Shawnee, KS passed away April 26, 2010. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm at The Meadows Clubhouse, 7620 Halsey, Lenexa, KS. John was a self taught electronics genius, artist and musician.…