David E. Facklam, age 60, of Raytown, Mo., formerly of Emporia, Kan., passed away early Thursday morning, January 4, 2007, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City after a six-year battle with cancer. David was the son of the late John and Bernadine Facklam of Emporia. He graduated from Emporia High School in 1964, attended…

James W. Church, 87, Lenexa, KS passed away Jan. 3, 2007. He was born in Oak Grove, MO on Sept. 6, 1919 to Fred W. and Birdie (Owings) Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peg) Church; his sister, Rachel Campbell; 4 children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He entered the US Army in March of…

Jack D. Pierce, 60, Riverside, MO, passed away January 2, 2007 at NKC Hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Linda, sons Geoff & Adam, daughter Amanda & 4 grandchildren.

Jeffery McCallon, passed away January 2, 2007. Memorial Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, in Farley, MO, on January 13 at 11:30 AM. Jeffery worked at Special Dispatch for many years. He was preceded in death by, his father Melvin, brother Bryan, sisters Cheree and Melissa. He is survived by his wife…

Kristine Marie Greene, 54, of Boonville passed away January 2, 2007 at Moberly Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is survived by her father, Harold Greene, her husband, Richard Tidwell of the home, one son, Matthew Tidwell, one daughter, Nicole Ard, one brother, Walter Greene, and three sisters; Ann Bourque, Amy Arlington and Beth-Ellen Greene.

Thomas R. Motley, 71, of Centralia, loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with Jesus January 2, 2007 at Boone Hospital Center surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marjorie; two daughters, Toma Motley Cox (John) of Urbandale, Iowa; Tara Motley Shives (Greg) of Overland Park, Kansas;…

Darwin Maddox, 61, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 2, 2007, at his home. A memorial service is planned for 1:30 PM, Wed. January 10, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Jeffery “Tiny” McCallon, passed away January 2, 2007. Memorial Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, in Farley, MO, on January 13th. Jeffery worked at Special Dispatch for many years. He was preceded in death by, his father Melvin, brother Bryan, sisters Cheree and Melissa. He is survived by his wife Patricia, son…

John Frank Wolf, 65, Higginsville, MO passed away October 29, 2007 at home. Cremation. Services will be held at a later date.

Loretta E. Grimm, 98, passed away on September 20, 2007 in Lenexa, KS. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, WIlliam E. Grim and daughter, Eleanor Richeson. She is survived by one son, Richard Grimm of Wellsville, KS, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Internent will be in the Gardens of Faith in Baltimore,…