Judith Ann Byer, 57, Kansas City, MO ended her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at her daughter Jami’s home. A’Farewell Gathering” will be held 11 AM, Saturday September 20, 2003 at 7439 N. Hickory St. Kansas City, MO 64118. Graveside services will be held 11 AM Monday, September 22 at Cimarron Cemetery,…

Raymond E. Martin, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 12, 2003 at his home. Cremation.

Roann McComb, 89, Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at Truman Medical Center, Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, MO. Cremation.

Kathryn L. Nakicen, 81, passed away September 11, 2003 at her home in Lee’s Summit, MO of congestive heart failure. A private Graveside Service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs or Deanna Rose Children’s Farmland, 1300 Lamar, Overland Park, KS. Kathryn was born on August 3, 1922…

Duane Ray Sweeten, 43, Bonner Springs, KS passed away September 9, 2003. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, September 12, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, leavenworth, KS.

Benjamin Duson, 91, of Charleston, Missouri passed away September 9, 2003. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Merle E. “Gene” Wilson, 71, Grandview, MO passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003. Cremation. Friends are invited to honor Gene at a celebration of life being held 7-9 PM, Wednesday, September 17th in the Goodwin Faith Center at First Baptist Church of Grandview, 1416 Main, Grandview, MO. The family suggests contributions to the church. Gene…

Carolyn M. Shankel, 70, Overland Park, KS passed away August 31, 2003 at her residence. Cremation.

Dawayne “Buddy” Smith, 47, Bates City, MO passed away August 29, 2003 at home. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM, September 2, 2003 at Family Worship Center, 1210 Hwy 7, Pleasant Hill, MO. Friends may call 1-2:30 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to help the family…

James A. Jones, 37, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 29, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital. He is survived by brothers Eric and John, sister in law, Dawn, longtime girlfriend, Patty, and nephew, Paul. Graveside services will be held at a later date.