Katherine Louise Nelson, 78, of Columbia passed away January 16, 2010.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23 at Red Top Christian Church in Hallsville.  Katherine was born November 1, 1931 in Boone County to the late Forest and Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Davenport.  She retired as an MICU…

Marion Benjamin Nannen, 74, of Hallsville passed away January 16, 2010 at Boone Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date in Illinois.  Marion is survived by his siblings, Gerald Nannen, Laurie Laforce, Rose Mary Larkins and Carl Nannen as well as his niece Carla Wright. 

Daniel J. Knupp, 58, Independence, MO passed away January 16, 2010 at home.  He was born September 8, 1951 in Kansas City, MO.  Daniel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services will not be planned until a later date.

Terry W. Swafford Sr., 57, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 15, 2010 at Research Medical Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM and a Memorial Services following at 3:00 PM,  Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Community of Christ  Church 12600 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO.  There will be a pot luck reception following…

Carolyn Sue Bray, 67, Grandview, MO passed away January 14, 2010 at home.  She was born February 5, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Henry and Betty Wolf.  Carolyn will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Fred LeRoy Conklin, 85, St. Joseph, MO passed away January 13, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO.  He was born May 16, 1924 in Provo, UT to Thomas and Lydia Conklin.  Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Todd Ash, 42, Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2010.  Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.  Todd was born June 27, 1967 in Kansas City, MO.  He was a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in Kuwait.  Todd was preceded in death by;…

Carolyn Jean Cooper, 72, Overland Park, KS passed away January 13, 2010. She was an avid genealogist, talented painter, and loved her family beyond measure. Survivors include her beloved husband of 53 years, Ted Cooper; daughter, Michelle Staley; son, Michael Cooper; 4 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. 

Jeffrey E. Frye, 57, Overland Park, KS passed away January 13, 2010 at Manor Care in Overland Park.  Jeff was born June 21, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Oscar C. and Virginia M. Frye.  He will be greatly missed by his surviving family and friends.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Carolyn Jean Gaines Cooper was born January 6, 1938 in Dallas, TX. to Mary Elizabeth Montgomery Gaines & Edward Forest Gaines. Carolyn passed away on January 13, 2009 and was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 53 years-Ted Cooper; 2 children-Michelle Staley and Michael Cooper;…