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…

Vina Mae Adams, 78, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2008.

David Phillips, 49, passed away Aug. 5, 2008. A memorial service will be Aug. 21st at 11:30 am at Elm’s House, 2312 E. 6th St., KCMO. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Plaza Manor for all the loving care they provided.

William Donald Reed, age 74, of Jefferson City died Wednesday August 6, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 30, 1933, a son of Dr. Byron Smith Reed and Mildred Turner Reed.  He was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended University of Missouri in Columbia.  He was married February 9, 1957 to…

Robert Eugene Boyd Hammond died August 5, 2008 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.  Robert was born on Jan. 25, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Bill and Delaina (Owens) Hammond.