William Albert Cowden, 76, Paola, Kan., a former Osawatomie resident, died March 14, 2008, at home. He was born August 12, 1931, in Osawatomie, the son of Nelson Shaw and Jessie LaJune Johnson Cowden. He attended Osawatomie High School and graduated in 1949. He married Evelyn Marie Haney on August 28, 1952. William worked as…

Frances L. Richardson was born May 30, 1925 in Marlow, OK and grew up and lived most of her life on Marlow, Lawton, and Oklahoma City. She was a WWII aircraft factory worker in Oklahoma City and a cab owner and driver in Lawton. She loved antiques and was a dealer and specialist in depression…

Phyllis Jeanne Parisi was born September 15, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa and departed this life March 13, 2008 in Columbia, Missouri. She married James Anthony Parisi April 29th, 1948. She is survived by her six children, son Kenneth and wife Eileen Parisi of Nebraska City, NE., daughter, Kathleen and husband Ralph Reuther, son Michael…

EDDIE M. GREY    Eddie M. Grey, 73, passed away March 13, 2008. He was born in Coffeyville, Kan., and resided in the Kansas City area for 49 years, retiring from Western Electric/Lucent. Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Grey. Survivors include his father, Jim Grey, Coffeyville, Kan.; wife, Sharon, of the…

Tillman Arthur Blizzard, 69, of Salem, MO passed away March 12, 2008 in Columbia, MO.  Tillman was born on July 3, 1938 in Aiken County, South Carolina to Purvis and Nettie (Pool) Blizzard.  Tillman is survived by many friends and family members who will truly miss him.

Flordine Watkins Loving Memory of A Mother, Sister, Friend. Born March 18, 1932 Deceased March 12, 2008. Flordine left this earthly journey March 12, 2008, six days prior to her 76th birthday.  The daughter of Ed & Flossie Staten Howard, Flordine was born in Kansas City, MO.  She attended Attucks Elementary School and R.T. Coles…

Jack D. Cook Jack went to heaven peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his wife of 61 years Doe, children and grandchildren. He lost his battle with rapidly growing cancer 3 months after his diagnosis. Cremation is planned. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, March 15,…

Wilma C. Hart, 86, Independence, MO, passed away March 9, 2008. A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday March 15th at Van Brunt Congregation of Jehovah‘s Witness 4505 St John Ave Kansas City, MO.   Wilma Charlotte Hart

Matthew Lyon, 93, Overland Park, KS passed away March 9, 2008 in Leawood, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Russell Lee Crump, 56, Shawnee, KS passed away March 8, 2008 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  Cremation.  Services have already been held.