DELLA M. "MaMa D" TURNER

Della Marie "MaMa D" Turner, 58, Kansas City, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at St. Luke's Hospital. 

Mrs. Turner was born Feb. 13, 1940, in California, Mo., and had lived in Kansas City most of her life. She was a cosmetologist and currently was resident manager for Cohen-Esry Properties. She was a member of the Sheffield Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Todd Anthony, and a grandson, Jeremy Joseph Kowalski. 

Her survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Kelly Chavez, Independence, and Mark and Theresa Chavez, Blue 

Springs; four daughters and sons-in-law, JoRita and James Martin, Independence, TyEtta and John Kowalski, Blue Springs, ReGina and Mike Thurman, Kansas City, and Danette and Zahir Dhillo, Overland Park, Kan.; her parents, Harvey and Amanda Bristow, Liberty, Mo.; a brother, David L. Robb, Webster, Fla.; a sister, Bridget Y. Kluge, Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Hemophilia Association or the American Heart Association. 

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ELSIE E. WIGGINS 

Elsie E. Wiggins, 81, Oak Grove, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, at Crescent Health Services of Oak Grove. 

Mrs. Wiggins was born Sept. 5, 1917, in McKenzie, Ala., and lived in Manhattan, Kan. for 46 years, moving to Oak Grove seven years ago. She was a licensed cosmetologist in Manhattan for 45 years, having owned and operated "Your Studio of Beauty" and "Coiffure Beauty & Spa." She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

Her survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Randol and Florene Wiggins, Grain Valley; three brothers, Jerry Salter and Orval Salter, both of Independence, and Jasper Salter, Daleville, Va.; five grandchildren, Amy Leavell, and Gene, Brad, Randy and Brett Wiggins; and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Lauren Wiggins. 

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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MARY E. COUTTS 

Mary Evelyn Coutts, 95, Ashtabula, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, at a nursing home in Ashtabula. 

Mrs. Coutts was born May 22, 1903, and was a former resident of Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Coutts, and two children, George Antonio and Ruth Slay. 

Her survivors include three daughters, Thelma Brown and Katherine "Kitty" Shineman, both of Independence, and Viola Canter, Columbiana, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. 

Services and burial were Wednesday in Ashtabula. Arrangements were under the direction of Zaback Funeral Home, Ashtabula. 

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FRANCES R. DeANGELO 

Frances Rose DeAngelo, 76, Kansas City, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at her home. 

She was born Dec. 1, 1921. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City's northeast neighborhood. She graduated from Northeast Senior High School in 1937. She was an accomplished pianist and made her first professional appearnce at age 16 on a weekly 15-minute program on radio station KXBY. She was an execute secretary and worked for many business firms and non-profit groups in Kansas City. Her last position was with Roto-Rooter. She was a member of The Friends of Corinthian Hall and was dedicated to preserving the Kansas City Museum. She worked on the yearly Scarrit Renaissance Neighborhood homes tours. 

Her survivors include her brothers, Frank DeAngelo, Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Pete DeAngelo, Gladstone, Mo., and a sister, Dory DeAngelo of Kansas City; and many nieces and nephews. 

Services will be at noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5100 St. John. Friends may call from 5 to 7 tonight at the Sheil Funeral Home, 6606 Independence Avenue, where the prayer service will be at 6 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the Friends of Corinthian Hall, in care of the Kansas City Museum or to the St. Aloysius Church Food Pantry, 2611 East 11th, Kansas City, Mo. 64127. 

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ROBERT I. FULLER 

Robert Irvin Fuller, 83, Independence, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at his home. 

Mr. Fuller was born Dec. 28, 1914, in Wilcox, Mo., and had lived in Independence most of his life. He was a self-employed truck 

driver for 45 years, retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Fuller. 

His survivors include a daughter, Marion R. Moore, Independence; two sisters, Alberta Lyons and Roberta Madden, both of Kansas City; two grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters. 

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial will be in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Independence Regional Health Center Hospice. 

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DREXEL LINCOLN 

Drexel Lincoln, 89, Independence, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at his home. 

Mr. Lincoln was born Feb. 15, 1909, in Fremont, Neb. He had been a poultry handler. He had been a member of Carlisle Baptist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda. 

His survivors include his wife, Nora E. Lincoln of the home; a daughter, Betty Hensley, Lakewood, Colo.; five sons, Gordon Lincoln, Jack Lincoln, Truman Lincoln, Wayne Lincoln and Larry Lincoln; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Carlisle Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 812 S. Sterling Ave., Independence, Mo. 64052. 

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GARY D. PRINCE 

Gary D. Prince, 52, Independence, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998, at his home. 

Mr. Prince was born April 3, 1946, in Kansas City. He lived in the Independence area his entire life. He served as a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He worked at AGCO for 30 years. He was active in the United Steel Workers Local Union 1958, serving three years as vice president and three years as president. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1000. 

His survivors include his wife, Karen Prince of the home; his children, Phillip and Melanie, also of the home; his mother, Gracie Prince, Independence; a sister, Connie Joyce, Independence; and many other relatives. 

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends 

may call from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. The family suggests contributions to Cancer Action or to the American Cancer Society. 

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ANGUS E. "BUD" WILLIAMSON 

Angus E. "Bud" Williamson, 92, Independence, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at the Medical Center of Independence. 

Mr. Williamson was born Oct. 22, 1905, in Independence and had lived in Independence most of his life. He was co-owner and operator of Young and Williamson Standard Service Station in Independence for 10 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Independence, and a graduate of William Chrisman High School. 

His survivors include his wife, Juanita Parrett Williamson of the home; and two sisters, Dorothy Wahrenbrock and Frances Burk, both of Independence. 

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Pleasant St., Independence, Mo. 64050.

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MABLE R. PRATT 

Mable Roberts Pratt, 94, Blue Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at the Medical Center of Independence. 

Mrs. Pratt was born Nov. 11, 1903, in Thayer, Mo., and had lived in Thayer for 77 years before moving to Blue Springs in 1980. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. She was a graduate of Thayer High School and had attended Southwestern Missouri State University, Springfield. She had taught the third grade in Thayer. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Thayer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Zack Roberts in February, 1970, her second husband, L.B. Pratt in February, 1976; and two infant sons. 

Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Lowell Pauli, Blue Springs; three grandchildren, Susan Pauli, Mark Pauli and Dennis Pauli; a great-grandson, Joshua; two nieces, Helen Brand and Annajean Keller; and other relatives. 

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carter Funeral Home, Thayer. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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ORPHA SIMPSON 

Orpha Simpson, 82, Kansas City, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at Independence Regional Health Center. 

Mrs. Simpson was born March 7, 1916, in Logap, Ark., and had lived in this area most of her life. 

Her survivors include her husband, Junior R. Simpson of the home; four sons, Bill Crawford, Hermitage, Mo., Ralph Crawford, Independence, Mike Crawford, Springfield, Mo., and Jerry Simpson of the home; four daughters, Joan Wright, Marie Baughman and Brenda Powell, all of Kansas City, and Viola Middleton, Deepwater, Mo.; three brothers, Leroy Lackey, Rudolph Lackey and Delbert Lackey; two sisters, Norene Hatfield and Mabel Ridenour; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Mound Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Speaks Midtown Chapel.

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