May 12, 2022

Oscar M. De Leon, of Independence, MO, a loving husband, OG Pops, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was 78 years old. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, May 19th with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. Interment...

May 11, 2022

Wanda Wise gained her angel wings on May 11th. Wanda was 75 years old. Wanda's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She stayed here. Wanda was talented and adventurous...

May 10, 2022

Donna Jean Housman passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. She was 93 years old. Donna was born December 11, 1928 to parents Charles and Bertha “Bess” (Wilson) Gallagher in Kansas City, Missouri. Donna was the oldest of two children, with younger brother David. Immediately after graduating high school, Donna attended the Missouri State Teacher’s college located in Warrensburg, Missouri....

May 9, 2022

Margaret Jo Zeller, 93 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Private inurnment will be held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

May 9, 2022

Barbara Nixon Long Barbara Nixon Long, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Monday May 9, 2022. She was 78 years of age. Barbara was born on June 16, 1943, in San Pedro, California, the daughter of Hilburn and Alma (Rupard) Nixon. She was one of two children. At a young age Barbara moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where she was raised...

May 9, 2022

Dorsey Edward Campbell, Jr. passed away Monday, May 9th peacefully at home. Born March 14, 1945, in Independence, Missouri. Ed was at peace knowing he was going to his home in Heaven. Known as Ed to friends and family, EZ Eddie and Captain EZ to others. Ed graduated from Van Horn High School in 1963 where his love for woodworking...

May 9, 2022

Olive “Fay” Goodman, 96, passed away on May 9th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Fay was born on January 2nd, 1926 in Newton County, Missouri to David and Edith Morris. She was raised in the Neosho, Missouri area where she graduated from Pierce City High School in 1944. Fay then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she met and married...

May 7, 2022

Dr. Larry Lee Cornine, 81 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his residence. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the graveside service from 12-2:00 p.m., Thursday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St.,...

May 6, 2022

Johnetta Marie Bernadette Boulch Johnetta Marie (Johnnie) Boulch died on May 6, 2022, at her home. She was born January 6, 1951, the third child of John and Constance (Bilello) Boulch. Johnnie quit school on her 16th birthday but soon realized that if she wanted a job that would support her in life, she needed more education. She went on...

May 6, 2022

Mary Anne Boren, 78, passed on May 6th, 2022 under the exceptional care of St. Lukes Hospice House and her devoted son, David. Anne was born on June 23rd to Mary Alice Meador Conklin and Warren Conklin in Des Moines Iowa. Anne married Barry Boren, her husband and best friend, in November of 1963. While Anne enjoyed a variety of...

May 5, 2022

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May 5, 2022

John Pehling Curtright passed away May 5, 2002 at the age of 78. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day 1944 and lived most of his life in the KC Metro Area. John was a gifted musician and played in several bands as lead guitarist and singer. He graduated from Baker University with a degree in Economics in 1967. He...

May 5, 2022

Esta May Wilson, age 87, of Independence, Mo passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022. Esta, born November 3rd, 1934 in Cumming, Ga, will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Sheila A. Dyck and Shirley M. Hutchison; as well as her 5 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her large and loving family, Esta had numerous...

May 4, 2022

Sharon Kay Overfelt, 68, of Independence, MO passed away suddenly while traveling with her family in Mobile, AL on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. A private graveside will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Mo 64052. Sharon was born...

May 4, 2022

David Harold Brewer, Jr., of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was 81 years old. David was born on January 2, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, to David H. Brewer, Sr., and Della Brewer (Purtle). David graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1958, then went on to The Missouri School of Mines...

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

Jeffery E. “Jeff” Tyler, of Buckner, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was 64. Jeff was born on May 12, 1957, in Independence, MO to Harlan C. and Loetta L. (Stephens) Tyler. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1976. He went on to have a successful career in the trucking industry as...

May 1, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Ann Moore Patricia “Patty” Ann Moore, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. She was 63 years of age. Patty was born on April 6, 1959, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Maynard “Bud” Taber, Jr. and Lois (Warnock) Taber, the youngest of three children. Patty grew up in the Independence area then her family...

Apr 30, 2022

Donna Faye Fields, 85, died April 30, 2022, at her Independence, Missouri home, with her family by her side. Donna was born May 23, 1936, in Kansas City, MO to Jess and Ruth Laursen. Donna met Bill Fields at William Chrisman High School and wed August 2, 1958. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed...

Apr 29, 2022

Linda Ellen Harris, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was 77 years old. Linda was born on October 6, 1944, in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Ruth (Whittaker) Brown. She graduated from high school and went on to become a Cafeteria Manager in the Shawnee Mission School District. At the time of her...