Feb 3, 2022

Frederick Mitchell Mills “F. M. Mills,” 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening February 3, 2022. He passed away peacefully at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, surrounded by family. Fred was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) “Lou Gehrig’s disease” on November 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic. Fred was born on April 22, 1944,...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert Thomas “Bob” Cavanaugh, Sr., of Buckner, MO passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was 77. A visitation will take place from 1-2pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams; Buckner, MO 64016. Interment will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Bob was born on...

Feb 2, 2022

James R. Marshman, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Inurnment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. James was born on March 18, 1955, in Independence, MO...

Feb 2, 2022

Charles Steve Bowers, 65,passed away Feb 2, 2022. Steve was born on October 8th 1956, in Kansas City Kansas the son of John and Mary Bowers. He graduated from Truman High School in the class of 1974 then went to the Navy September of 1974. He was married to Sharon for 44 years. Steve was a clerk for the United...

Feb 1, 2022

Adrian Giovanni Mackey-Brancato, 6 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until...

Feb 1, 2022

Betty Jean Schwab Foster, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 1st, 2022. Mrs. Foster was born on December 30, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri and lived in Independence, Missouri all her life. She was the daughter of Lewis H. Schwab Sr. and Ella Francis Maness Schwab who preceded her in death. Her husband, Billy R. Foster preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Piranio, 84, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born at St. Joseph hospital on January 27, 1938 and grew up in the north end of Kansas City on 5th and Harrison St. He attended De La Sal Military School where he played football, baseball, basketball and...

Feb 1, 2022

Larry Duane Burnett Sr., 57, of Liberty, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1,2022, at North Kansas City hospital, surrounded by his wife Anita Burnett and Sister Sheila (Shelly) Renee Herrington. Larry was born on Sept 12, 1964, in Kansas City, KS., son to Larry Rex and Sharon Eileen Burnett. Larry attended grade school in Northeast Kansas City, Mo., graduating from...

Feb 1, 2022

Stanley J. Andrews, 79, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Lee’s Summit. He was surrounded by his family. Stan was born on February 2, 1942 in Macks Creek, Missouri, to Elbert (Andy) and Edna (Pearl) Crane Andrews. He married Ledlie Ann Johnston on April 11, 1963 in Monticello, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters,...

Jan 30, 2022

Brian Barnum passed away at 12:11AM on January 30th, 2022. Brian was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 4th, 1970 to Betty and Stanley Barnum. Brian was the loving husband of his wife, Laura Barnum, of 30 years and doting father of his daughter Phoebe McAllister and her husband Gavin McAllister. He also had a brother and best friend...

Jan 30, 2022

Arthur J. “Art” Patient, of Independence, MO (formally of Lake Lotawana, MO), a man who loved to have fun and always brought his Bose stereo and lots of CD’s and mini disks to parties, passed away on January 30, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 69 years old. Art was born on November 17, 1952 in...

Jan 30, 2022

Richard "Dick / Rich" Sterrett, 96, of Independence, Mo., passed away Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Richard was born on March 12, 1925, in Independence, Missouri to Anthony Blaine and Alice (née Deyo) Sterrett. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1944. Richard worked for "Armco Steel" and "Union Wire and Rope"...

Jan 30, 2022

Mescal Spurlock, 93, previously of Independence, MO, but most recently of Basehor, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. A service will be held at 10am on Thursday, February 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at 12pm at MO State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Mescal was born on January...

Jan 30, 2022

Ethel Hendricks passed away January 30, 2022 at the age of 99 ½. Ethel is survived by her children, Joyce Kilgore, Jerry Mason (Esther), Penny Edwards (Mike); step-children, Jerry Hendricks (Cathy), Bob Hendricks, Clyde Hendricks, Claudia Moelmann (Dennis); and sister, Carol Oakes. Ethel was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Ethel was a lifelong member and priesthood member of...

Jan 30, 2022

Judith (Judy) Ellen Ellebracht (Klenklen) of Independence, MO entered into Christ’s Kingdom on January 30, 2022. As precocious a child as she would be an adult, Judy was born on December 21, 1941 in Boonville, MO with her parents and brother and sister. As the result of an adventurous childhood, Judy had no shortage of stories to tell, including breaking...

Jan 30, 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Barbara Lynn Hiles, born to Olien and Jennie Peters on November 24, 1936, took Our Heavenly Father’s hand on January 29, 2022. Barbara grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School, Class of 1954. She married her husband, Sylvester (“Jack”) Hiles in June of 1955. She worked at the Central Missouri State University Residence Center until deciding...

Jan 29, 2022

David Scott “Dave” Townsend David Scott “Dave” Townsend, 53, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away Saturday January 29, 2022. Dave was born on June 18, 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of Orval Townsend and LeEtta Newton. He attended Hamilton and Nevada Schools where he loved playing football before relocating and graduating from Raytown High School Class of 1987. In...

Jan 29, 2022

Louise Clark Gregson, 99, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday January 29. A gifted woman, Louise was an author, homemaker, prize winning cook/baker, seamstress, Gardner, herbalist, Pearl Harbor survivor, and held a strong faith throughout her life, speaking of her love for Jesus. She is survived by 4 children, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 8 great...

Jan 28, 2022

Homer Louis Routh, Jr., 86 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6...