James A. Akers, 66, of Kansas City, KS passed away October 25, 2006 at Providence Medical Center. James was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn. He is survived by his brother, Jack Akers and two sons, James and Chuck.

Patricia Cross, 51, of Holdon, MO passed away at home on October 24, 2006. Patricia was born August 30, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Richard A. and Patricia Gayle (Winters) Gantner. She was a devout Christian and extremely patriotic. She is survived by her parents, from the Chicago area; three children, Todd (Emily), Tashina, and…

Opal Lester, 88, Belton, MO passed away October 23, 2006 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Carl Lester, Sr. She is survived by a sister Ester Zermuellen and two children, Kathy Miller of Belton, MO and Carl Lester, Jr. of College Station, TX. She is also…

Koni L. Willard, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 21, 2006 at her home. Koni is survived by her son Dennis Willard of Kansas City. Cremation.

Dale Lee Shahan, 65, Independence, MO passed away October 20, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

James R. Benton, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away October 19, 2006 at Park Place Care Center. Cremation. James was born March 14, 1956.

Jean Clare Hall went to be with the Lord on Oct. 18, 2006. Visitation Monday Oct. 23 9AM at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall, PVKS. Funeral services later at 10:30AM. Survivors: husband of 55 years Tom Hall, daughters Onalisa (Van)McElvan, Kimberly (Joe) Hanes, grandchildren, Sean McElvan, Alex McElvain & Michael Hanes. Jean was born Oct.…

Jean Clare Hall, 78, Lenexa, KS passed away October 18, 2006 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Jean was born October 2, 1028 in Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom Hall and many other loving family members.

Joseph Connor, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Ocotober 13, 2006 at John Knox Village. Cremation. Joseph was born March 5, 1927 in Akron, OH.

Richard K. Morse, Sr, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away October 13, 2006. Cremation. Richard was born August 31, 1922 in Middleton, CT.