Gene Hughes, 83, passed away March 1, 2006. Gene is survived by 2 sons; 1 daughter; 1 sister; 1 granddaughter; and 3 grandsons.

Thomas Wayne Fuller, 64, passed away February 27, 2006. Cremation. Thomas was a long-time resident of Leavenworth, KS.

Joyce Burlingame Milford, born 2/28/49, beloved wife of Robert Milford, loyal mother to Christian and Sarah, and grandmother to Joshua, left this earth peacefully at her home on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. She is also survived by her parents, James and Myrtle Bond, brother Dewey and his wife Karen, sister Joan, half-sister Sharon, and son-in-law…

Thomas J. Lanning, Sr., 59, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 27, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, March 6, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A Reed Road, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Beaty “Larry” Lawrence Baker, 76. Independence, MO passed away February 26, 2006 at Regency Care Center.

Michael Saunders, 52, Kansas City, KS, passed away February 25, 2006 at home. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Michael worked for B.P.U. for 21 years.

Roy E. Van Meter, 67, passed away February 25, 2006 from Parkinson’s Disease at his home in Grain Valley, MO. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 4th at St. John La Lande Catholic Church in Blue Springs. Roy was born April 18th, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, the son of…

Rosalie Burton, 55, Raymore, MO, passed away Feb. 25, 2006. She will be greatly missed by her husband, 2 children, and 4 granddaughters. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m., March 5 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1200 SW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO; with a memorial service to follow. Children welcome; casual dress. In lieu…

Russel Lee Moore, 48, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at home on February 23, 2006. Cremation.

May 9, 1955-Feb 22, 2006 Jamie has gone to be with his heavenly father, where he will enjoy the best fishing, the beauty of this great land, and Race Day! We will remember his determination, compassion and broad sense of humor. He worked at Gabler’s Nursery, Tech, and Gardner ACE Hardware, member of Masonic Lodge.…