Obituaries

Wyatt Thomas Mccormack

Wyatt Thomas Mccormack

Jan 3, 2022

Wyatt Thomas McCormack, of Harrisonville, MO, a small but mighty warrior who was very strong his whole life, fought his final battle on January 3, 2022. He was 8 months old. Wyatt was born on May 3, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas to Andrew McCormack and Hailey Boatwright. He was known as “smiley boy,” who loved his parents and enjoyed...

David Orin Heishman

David Orin Heishman

Jan 3, 2022

David Orin Heishman, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was 72. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, January 10th at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. David was born on September 16, 1949 in Independence, MO to Clay and Fanny (Potter) Heishman. He attended William Chrisman High School and met and...

Mabel Lorene Eagle (Williams)

Mabel Lorene Eagle (Williams)

Jan 2, 2022

Mabel (Lorene) Eagle, 99 of Orlando, Florida passed away January 2, 2022, at her residence. Visitation will be held January 13th from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. A brief graveside service will be held January 14th at 1:30PM at Buckner Hill Cemetery, 1450 S Buckner Tarsney Rd, Buckner, MO 64016. Donations may be made...

Martin Thomas Groat

Martin Thomas Groat

Jan 2, 2022

Martin Thomas Groat, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was 75. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-6pm on Thursday, January 13th with a memorial mass following at 6pm, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. Martin was born on September 20, 1946 in Cadillac, MI to...

Martha Lea Cox

Martha Lea Cox

Jan 2, 2022

Martha Lea (Lawson) Cox, 83 years old of Independence, MO made her final journey on January 2, 2022. Martha was born August 11, 1938 in Brighton, MO to James & Jewel (Blackburn) Lawson. Martha was the baby sister to three siblings. At the age of 11 she met her future husband Ralph Cox when his family moved close to her...

Hayward Rex Walker

Hayward Rex Walker

Jan 1, 2022

Hayward Rex Walker, 77 of Kansas City, Mo passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Brooking Cemetery in Raytown, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence,...

Lynna Lee Nelson

Lynna Lee Nelson

Jan 1, 2022

Lynna L. Nelson passed away on January 1, 2022 in Liberty, Missouri at the age of 82. First and foremost, Lynna was unrivaled as a loving and dedicated mother. She deeply loved her brother and sister and their families. She was generous in love, time, and charity. She was a beautiful young lady who had a tom-boy side. She was...

Roberta Louise Huckabey (Lampton)

Roberta Louise Huckabey (Lampton)

Jan 1, 2022

Roberta Louise Huckabey, of Independence, MO, a loving, caring and devoted mother and wife, passed away on January 1, 2022. She was 88 years old. Roberta was born on May 1, 1933, in Lexington, Missouri, to Frank and Erva Lampton. She attended Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. In 1951, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Duane...

Barbie Maria Moananu (Fuimaono)

Barbie Maria Moananu (Fuimaono)

Dec 31, 2021

Barbie Maria Moananu, 78, of Independence MO, passed away on 12/31/2021. Barbie is predeceased by her parents, Toli & Feseeta’i Fuimaono, her husband Epaferoti Moananu, siblings: Lafitaga Fuimaono, Fusipala Fuimaono, Tuitoga Vaoifi, Toli Fuimaono, Fusipala Fuimaono & Failelei Saupo. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Lena Wiley, Peiu Piutau, Vaisa Ilaoa; her children, Maeson & Lima Moananu, Michael &...

Rhonda Charlene Johnston (Poprafsky)

Rhonda Charlene Johnston (Poprafsky)

Dec 30, 2021

Rhonda Charlene (Poprafsky) Johnston, journeyed Heavenward on December 30, 2021 surrounded by her most beloved children, Erin, Crandall, and Stefanie. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan September 13, 1963. Entering the world, in true Rhonda fashion, as early as possible- months early, weighing barely over 2 pounds. A strong and determined woman from the very start and to the end...

George Andrew Shaw

George Andrew Shaw

Dec 30, 2021

George Andrew Shaw, of Blue Springs, MO, a laid back and soft-spoken man who loved music, played his final note on December 30, 2021. He was 60 years old. George was born on December 24, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska, to James and Martha Shaw. He graduated from Edina High School in Edina, MN in the class of 1980, then went...

Ruby Ruth Mcneely (Love)

Ruby Ruth Mcneely (Love)

Dec 30, 2021

Ruby Ruth McNeely Ruby McNeely, of Independence, Missouri, 100 years of age, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Ruby was born June 1, 1921 in Odessa, Missouri to Theodore & Stella Love. She grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School class of 1939. She worked in the business office at Independence Regional Health Center for 19 years...

Denver Brandon Shutt

Denver Brandon Shutt

Dec 30, 2021

Denver Brandon Shutt June 12, 1976 - December 30, 2021 Denver Brandon Shutt, a man’s man, a ladies’ man, and a man of God, decided to celebrate New Years a little early this year in Heaven, and passed away on Thursday, December 30th 2021. In his never ending pursuit to avoid being over taxed, he chose to call it early...

Edwin Charles "Ed" Landes

Edwin Charles "Ed" Landes

Dec 28, 2021

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Steve W. Zevecke

Steve W. Zevecke

Dec 27, 2021

Steve W. Zevecke 83 of Independence MO. passed away on December 27, 2021 at his home. Steve was born on June 20, 1938 to George and Mary (Balko) Zevecke. Steve was preceded in death by both of his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and his son Steven. Steve is survived by his wife Janet, 3 children Jeff, Dennis and Lisa...

Jerry Lin Greathouse

Jerry Lin Greathouse

Dec 26, 2021

Jerry Lin Greathouse, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel....

Wilma Elaine Thompson (Ozbun)

Wilma Elaine Thompson (Ozbun)

Dec 26, 2021

Wilma Elaine (Ozbun) Thompson, 91, died December 26, 2021 at Wilshire at Lakewood, Lees Summit, MO. She was born October 25, 1930 in Hutchinson, KS. Daughter of Vernie and Jessie (Davis) Ozbun. She grew up and lived life on various farms around the Hutchinson KS area where her father worked. She graduated from Haven High School in 1948. During high...

Paulita Hiatt (Candillo)

Paulita Hiatt (Candillo)

Dec 26, 2021

Paulita (Candillo) Hiatt, 89 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Sheffield Family Life Center, 5700 Winner Rd. Kansas City, MO 64127, with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until...

Marsha Kathleen Carillo (Engstrom)

Marsha Kathleen Carillo (Engstrom)

Dec 26, 2021

Marsha Kathleen Carillo, of Oak Grove, MO, a free-spirited woman who loved to live life to the fullest, passed away on December 26, 2021. She was 64 years old. Marsha was born on April 6, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kenneth and Juliana Engstrom. At the age of 30, Marsha got the opportunity to solo a plane all on...

Ruby Pence (Garnett)

Ruby Pence (Garnett)

Dec 25, 2021

Ruby Jane Pence (nee Garnett) died peacefully on Christmas evening, 12/25/21. She was 98. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 immediately followed by a graveside services at Buckner Hill Cemetery. She was the devoted wife of Reuben Baxter Pence (deceased), loving mother of...