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.

Roger E.F. Harrison, 73, passed away August 24, 2003 at his home, following a long illness. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 28, at Jacob’s Well, at Roanoke Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jacob’s Well. Roger is survived by his son, David…

Melvin Uehling, 62, Independence, MO passed away August 23, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Lyons, NE.

Elise R. Come, 85, Raytown, MO passed away August 20, 2003 at Hidden Lake Care Center. Memorial servicves will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.

Muriel Boswell Covert, 84, went to be with the Lord, August 20, 2003. A memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. Muriel was born February 24, 1919…

Mary L. Brooks, 67, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 19, 2003 at her home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,August 21st at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 501 NE Missouri Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband Charles; 2…