Susan C. Nelson, 53, Kansas City, Mo., passed away August 11, 2008. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, with a memorial service following at noon, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo.

Betty L. White, 76, Topeka, KS passed away August 10, 2008 at Providence Living Center in Topeka.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Cynthia Dolores Brown, 55, made her transition on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at home, succumbing to cancer after a 19-month illness.  She is survived by Jill A. Mackey, 52, of Columbia, her partner of 17 years; her mother, Dolores G. Rowlan, 74; her father William K. Brown, 77; her brother, Michael K. Brown, 51; and…

William "Billy" Clark, 38, passed away August 9, 2008, in his wife’s arms, at his home in Topeka, KS.  Billy was born July 13, 1970 to William T. Clark Sr. and Shirley A. (Adams) Clark in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He leaves behind his wife of nearly 14 years, Debbie, and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and…

John Edward Byrd III, 58, Paola, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was a cook at Whistle Stop Café in Osawatomie.  He is survived by his sister, Frances Anderson of Paola.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Friendship Faith Ministries,…

Myrna J. Warren, 53, Edwardsville, KS passed away August 8, 2008 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Sandra L. Howard (Sandy), 60 of Independence, MO, passed away at her home on August 7, 2008. Sandy was born to Richard Stephenson and Beverly Loetterle on July 29,1948. She was an avid nature lover and especially enjoyed birdwatching, fishing and gardening. She had a lifelong passion for cooking, owning and operating Harbor Lights Catering…

Ann Haines, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away Aug. 7, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation, and no services are planned at this time. Ann was the original “Fearless Female” and will be missed by all that knew her.  

Alice Faith Bent Alice passed away on August 6, 2008 at Research Hospital. Her legacy is her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many dear friends and family. Her gift to the world was unconditional love. She was mother to many, friend to all. She is deeply loved and remembered fondly.

Michael L. Fowler, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away August 6, 2008. Military graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Michael was born July 26, 1937 in Queens NY. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather and humanitarian. Michael was very fluent in politics, history, religion…