Martha Louise Ludden, 79, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at John Knox Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Martha was born in Wichita, Kan., on August 24, 1928. She worked as a bookkeeper and was…

Otto Wilson, 76 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008.

Anne C. LaVaute, 91, of Columbia, MO passed away August 1, 2008 at Bluff Creek Terrace.  Anne was born on May 16, 1917 in Syracuse, NY to John and Anna Corcoran.  She will be missed by her family members and friends.

James A. Meehan, Jr. died August 1, 2008.  He was 85.  No services are scheduled.  He served in the Army Air Corps as a pilot.  He flew 40 missions in World War II.  James was Vice President with Reynolds, Smith & Hills in Jacksonville, Florida for 25 years and was in charge of the master planning…

Ronnie Phillips, 62, Sunrise Beach, MO passed away August 1, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born July 25, 1946 to Russell and Aileen Phillips, who precede him in death, along with his twin brother, Donnie. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bink;…

Velda Gertrude Alt Velda G. Alt, 67, Liberty, MO, passed away July 30, 2008 at her home. Velda is survived by her sons Jerret, Jeff and wife Julie and grandson Ian.  

Dennis Whiteman, 40, of Sedalia died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at University Hospital in Columbia.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August, 4, 2008 at Antioch Fellowship in Sedalia with Pastor Richie Thomas officiating.  Dennis was born November 3, 1967 in Kansas City, MO and is survived by his Mother Phyllis…

Richard Stark, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away July 29, 2008. Cremation no services

Mark Edward Williams, 59, Topeka, KS passed away July 29, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka.  Cremation.  Services are pending.

Walter Stephens Furlong, 81, of Sturgeon passed away July 29, 2008 at his home.  Walter was born on April 19, 1927 in Mokane, MO to Steve and Mary (Woods) Furlong.  A memorial service will be held for Mr. Furlong on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 10:00 am at the Reaching New Heights Ministry in Sturgeon,…