Laura Eva Aker (Bateman), 79, Independence, MO., passed away April 22, 2006 at her daughter Peggy’s home in Kingsville from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, April 29, at the East Alton branch of Community of Christ Church, 16999 E. 23rd., St., Independence, MO. 64057. Laura Bateman was born…

John V. Attigliato, Sr., 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 22, 2006 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO. Military graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm, Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Comfort Care Hospice, Cameron, MO. John…

Sanny Scribner, 76, of Gladstone, MO passed away April 21, 2006 at Woodbine Nursing Home in Gladstone, MO. Cremation.

Bob Thomas, 93, Independence, MO, formerly, St. Joseph, MO passed away April 20, 2006. A Memorial Service 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006 at The Groves, Independence, MO. Bob was born November 8, 1912 in Faucett, MO. He owned three grocery stores in St. Joseph and Pickering, MO and owned a Pepperidge Farm Distributorship in…

Mark Anthony Rick, 44, Independence, MO, passed away April 20, 2006 at home. Cremation. Military graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 24 at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Chester N. Bell, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 19, 2006, at the VA Medical Center. A military graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. (Arr: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

Mildred Virginia Small, 87, of Grandview, MO, passed away April 19, 2006 at Life Care Center of Grandview. Mildred will be greatly missed by her loving family and close friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

John Ponce, 59, of Belton, MO, passed away April 17, 2006 at his home. John had only lived here a short time, moving from California, but anywhere he was, he always touched peoples hearts. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps from 1964-1973, with 2 tours in Vietnam. He was awarded…

Lenore Lee, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 17, 2006. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 21 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and four children. She is survived by seven daughters, Barbara Hinkle, Letha Dean,…

William L. Treese, 65, Warsaw, MO passed away April 13, 2006 in Columbia, MO. Cremation.