Obituaries
Terry Lee Smith
Jan 18, 2022
Terry Lee Smith, of Lee's Summit, MO, a dedicated Baptist who was devoted to his church and loved his family above everything else, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was 78 years old. Terry was born on March 28, 1943 in Independence, Missouri to Glaud Leslie Smith, Jr., and Wilma Rosalie Smith (Hutchcroft). He graduated from Northeast High School...
Harry Thomas Lamastres
Jan 18, 2022
Harry Thomas LaMastres, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 18th. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Tuesday, January 25th with a service on Wednesday, January 26th at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment with full military honors will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. Harry...
Benson Clay "Benny" Wagoner
Jan 17, 2022
Benson “Benny” Clay Wagoner, age 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away with Lisa his daughter by his side, on January 17, 2022 at Research Hospital. He was born in 1942 to the late Marion and Mary Walker-Wagoner. Preceded in death also were a brother Leland “Bill", and sister, Mary Ann Leathers. Benny graduated from East High School in 1960....
Marilyn "Sue" Hahn
Jan 17, 2022
Marilyn Sue (Shaffer) Hahn, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born March 12, 1938 and lived in the Greater KC area most of her life. She graduated from Central High School in 1956, and married Edward Hahn. Together, they started a family, raising four wonderful children, Edward Jr., Michael, Shari and Steven. The family...
Esther Lena Tucker
Jan 17, 2022
Esther Lena Tucker, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was 88 years old. Esther was born on May 25, 1933, in San Francisco, CA to Clarence and Carrie (Epstein) McLaughlin. She is survived by a large group of family and friends that will miss her greatly. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements:...
Cynthia Gail "Cindy" Elefson (Jinkins)
Jan 17, 2022
Cynthia Gail (Jinkins) Elefson, 64, of Buckner, MO went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2022. Cynthia (or Cindy, to those outside her family) was born to Robert Jinkins and Betty (Jinkins) Lamb on June 7, 1957 at Harrisonville, MO. She was raised in Blue Springs, MO graduating from Blue Springs High School in 1975. Cindy...
Sharon Lee Newhard (Noland)
Jan 17, 2022
Sharon Lee Newhard, of Independence, Missouri, an outgoing woman who was always friendly and never met a stranger, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was 81 years old. Sharon was born on December 27, 1940 in Independence, Missouri, to Forest and Minnie Lee Noland. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1958. Sharon married Thomas...
Linda Marie Lankard
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Marie Lankard, 72, of Independence, MO passed away on January 16, 2022 in Independence. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, January 24th from 9-10:30am with a service following at 10:30am, both at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church; 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Private graveside service for family will take place the following day at...
W. Wayne Crawford
Jan 16, 2022
Walter Wayne Crawford, Jr. W. Wayne Crawford, Jr., 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Wayne was born September 19, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Walter Wayne Crawford, Sr. and Wilma Josephine (Brewer) Crawford, he was one of two children. After graduation Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, after being honorably discharged, he obtained...
Lyle Richard Meyer
Jan 16, 2022
Lyle Richard Meyer, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Lyle was born on September 18, 1957 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Joseph Meyer and Nancy Meyer. He attended and graduated from Truman High School, class of 1975. He started his career at Bayer Agriculture. Lyle continued working as an operator for Bayer until his retirement,...
Nora Lorenda Carlson (Hulse)
Jan 15, 2022
Nora Lorenda Hulse Carlson, 58 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the...
Bonner Everett Davis Ii
Jan 15, 2022
Bonner Everett Davis II, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with cremation to follow. The family will...
Carol Kay Patton
Jan 15, 2022
Carol Kay Patton, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Carol was born on February 11, 1941, in Orrick, Missouri, daughter of John and Dorothy (Woods) Coats. She was one of 4 children. Carol attended Van Horn High School and worked in the Health Room at Fort Osage High School and also in Assembly at Guys Potato...
Betty Lou Harris (Townsend)
Jan 14, 2022
Betty Lou Harris, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family inurnment to be held at a later date. Betty was born March 14, 1938 in Koshkonong, MO to Leonard Jake and Teresa Elizabeth (Payne) Townsend. She had worked for Lake City Ammunition Plant and Remington Arms for...
Brenda Skeens (Weir)
Jan 14, 2022
Brenda Kay Weir Skeens “Mimi” departed this life on Friday January 14, 2022. She was born September 26, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Jack Hudson Weir and Maxine Thornburg Weir. Brenda attended Kensington Elementary School, and East High School in Kansas City. Brenda and Joseph J. Skeens were married August 8, 1956. They were blessed with two children, daughter...
Elaine Joyce Davis (Umphrey)
Jan 14, 2022
Elaine Joyce Davis, 92, of Independence, Mo. passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022. Elaine was born to Floyd and Geneva Umphrey on October 4, 1929 in Bentley, Michigan. While attending Redford high school Elaine met her best friend and love of her life Earl. Shortly after graduation they were married on July 24, 1948 and spent the next...
Jeffrey E. Firkins
Jan 13, 2022
Jeffrey E Firkins, 62 of Harrisonville, MO passed away on January 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Jeff was born March 19, 1959, in Independence, MO to Ray and Minnie Lee Firkins. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1977 and attended NWMSU, MU, and UMKC. Jeff was a very kind and witty son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Sa'Ousoali'I Poe Siavi'I Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Sa’ousoali’i Poe Siavi’i Jr., 43, passed away January 13, 2022. Junior was born on November, 14, 1978, in American Samoa, and hails from the village of Vaitogi, the son of Sa’ousoali’i Michael Siavi’i Sr and Dottie Tapuai Aga Siavi’i. He graduated from the home of the Warriors Tafuna High School in the class of 1997. Junior played at Dixie State...
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