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…

Joseph N. Donnell, 59, of Kansas City, MO passed away March 27, 2003 at home. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Heartland Cremation Chapel at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. Joseph was born October 31, 1943 in Ittabena, MS. He will be dearly missed by…

Charles H. Huber, 71, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 25, 2003 at St. Joseph Health Center. Memorial Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 1 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 800 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO. Burial will be 3:00 PM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Holden. In lieu of flowers memorial…

Albert P. manning, Jr., 67, passed away March 25, 2003 at home. Memorial services will be held 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. A military burial will follow Wednesday, April 2, 2003 in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Mr. Manning was born June 8, 1935 in Jefferson City, MO.…

Shirley Martin passed on March 24, 2003 after a long illness. She is survived by her sister, Jan Peppellwell of Dothan, AL; three brothers, Bob Martin of Bowling Green, KY, Scott Martin of Blue Springs, MO and Rick Martin of Raymore, MO; three children, Stephanie K. Russell of Claremont, CA, Michelle Davidson of Quilcene, WA,…

Mary C. Beebe Cobb, 95, formally of Fayetteville, Arkansas and currently of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away March 24, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born February 8, 1908 in Sherman, Texas to J.R. and Nicie Campbell. She later moved to Fayetteville, where she helped establish Babe’s Jewelers in 1943,…