Shirley Sickles was born February 22, 1922 in Cameron, MO and passed away August 4, 2005 in Independence, MO after a lengthy struggle with bone cancer. Cremation. A private family service has already taken place. Mrs. Sickles was a member of Community of Christ Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dwight,…

Shirley Sickles, 83, Independence, MO died August 4, 2005. Cremation. Private family services. Survivors are her husband, Dwight; son, Stephen; daughters, Connie Warner and Pamela Dodds; 8 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.

Ernest L. Epting, Kansas City, KS, passed away August 1, 2005, at VA Medical Center. Cremation with services held at a later date.

John Ozell Barrett was born February 13, 1923 in Mexico, MO to Edgar Lee and Jannie (Bass) Barrett. He departed this life on July 31, 2005 at Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. John was with the Cemical War Fare Department in WWII. He leaves three daughter, Wanda (Barrett) Fisher and husband, Harold, Mexico,…

Henry Lee Smith, 67, Kansas City, MO passed away July 29, 2005 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Evelyn Akers, 61, Kansas City, KS passed away July 28, 2005. She is survived by her husband, James; sons, James and Chuck; brother, Jake; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

John Allie Eckmann 66, Kansas City, passed away Wed., July 27, 2005 at Veterans Hospital. Cremation. Memorial services will be held in Chicago, IL, at a future date. He is survived by two sons, three brothers and one sister. He died in his sons arms, he was not alone.

Danny Joe Lovato, 54, Leavenworth, KS passed away July 25, 2005 at Liberty Hospital. Military graveside services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, August 11, 2005 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Ruth Ray Brewer, 87, Clinton, MO passed away July 24, 2005 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, MO. Cremation.

R. Lorraine Gulliams, 82, Indpendence, MO passed away July 22, 2005 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation.