William Morris Parker (7/5/46 – 4/26/03) 10556 Foster St., Overland Park, KS passed away at his residence. William Morris, loved and adored husband of Nancy Parker and father of Frances Parker, Jennifer Huskey, and Grandpa to Grace Huskey, all from North Carolina, joined the spirit world on April 26, 2003 after a diagnosis of brain…

William J. Shaw, 46, Olathe, KS passed away April 25, 2003 at Veterans Association Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, May 1, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Henry Daniel Watson, 64, of Liberty, MO passed away April 23, 2003 at North Kansas City Hospital. Private Cremation services will be Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 PM at Cedars of Liberty, 200 W. Ruth Ewing Road, Liberty, MO.

Myron L. Limbaugh, 52, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 20, 2003 at home. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2003 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. He was preceded in death by brothers Steven and George Limbaugh. Survivors include his fiance, Barbara “his Barbie”;…

John C. Ritterhoff, 71, Gass, KS passed away April 18, 2003 at Veterans Administration Hospital. Graveside services will be 11 AM Friday, April 25, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. He is survived by his vwife, Pearl D. of Kansas City; sons, John H. and fiance Judy Beasley of Bronson, KS, James C. and…

Thelma M. Shoemaker (AKA The walking lady of Independence), 89, passed away April 18, 2003 at home. She was preceded in death by a daughter Ireta Carrol. Thelma is survived by daughters, Thelma Fares and Barbara Leadford; son Gibson Shoemaker and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donald M. Dowell, 63, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away April 15th at the home. A Celebration of Life services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 21, 2003 at New Summit Presbyterian Church, 1800 NE Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, MO. Visitation will be 10-11:00 AM at the church & prior to the service. Cremation. In…

Vivian Copeman, 88, passed away April 14, 2003. She was born in Salina, KS and lived in Abilene, KS. Vivian was married for 50 years to Herbert Copeman. Son, Herbert and two daughters, Christine Copeman and Jacqueline Dodd survive her. ALthough she had limited education, she was very artistic, teaching herself how to paint and…

Neil Z. Cuffel, 72, Liberty, Mo passed away April 11, 2003 at Liberty Hospital. Mr. Cuffel was born December 26, 1930 in Stockport, IA. He is survived by his children LeAnn Cannon, MO; Alicia Stroman, S.C.; Beth Ann Parkins, WA; Richard Cuffel, NY; Steven Cuffel, NY; and Kay Eileen Cuffel, FL; sisters, Dorothy Heineger and…

Arthur Blake, 68, Riverside, MO passed away Monday, April 7, 2003. Graveside services will be held 9:00 am Friday, April 11 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Art was born March 1, 1935 in Taylor, MO. He proudly served in the Korean War. His greatest joy in life was his membership in the Missouri River Boating…