Dec 20, 2020

Alan Frederick Ralston, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away December 20, 2020, at the Cameron Regional Hospital. Alan was born on February 20, 1944 in Berkeley, California, but lived most of his life in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from Willian Chrisman High School in 1963. Although he spent his last few years as a resident of Nick’s Health Care Center...

Dec 19, 2020

Edward Thayer Long, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the family is unable to have the services they would desire; therefore, all services will be held privately with burial in Prairie Chapel Cemetery at Denver, MO. A recording of Edward’s service will be posted Saturday evening January 2, 2021 on his profile...

Dec 19, 2020

On Saturday, December 19,2020, Mary Louise Edmondson (Murphy), loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away at the age of 91. Mary was born on October 3, 1929 in Purdin, MO to Albert and Velma (Myers) Murhpy. She attended William Chrisman High School & graduated in 1948. On July 19, 1948, she married Eugene Lester Edmondson in Nevada, MO. Together they...

Dec 18, 2020

Shirley Ann (Ellington) Felter, 86 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Maywood Terrace Care Center. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Visitation will be held under current Covid-19 restrictions to a 50-person maximum in our facility and...

Dec 18, 2020

Kathrine “Jean” Davis, of Independence, MO, a devout Christian, who was very loving, caring and helpful, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2020. She was 95 years old. Jean was born on April 11, 1925 in Conception Jct., Missouri, to Lehman and Edith Hansen. She graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville, MO, in the class...

Dec 16, 2020

Alma June Hoy, 87 of Blue Springs, Missouri went to heaven on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. June was an adored woman by her family and friends for her gentle, loving, thoughtful and caring nature. June was born on May 2, 1933 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri to Marvin and Dollie West. June is survived by three children, Gary Bennett (Caroline), Cynthia...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary Kathryn Blatt, (Aunt Mary) passed from this life on Dec 15, 2020. Mary, the youngest daughter of Ollie Johnson Blatt and Archie Blatt, was born at home on Feb 23, 1924 in Winthrop, MO. Growing up in Atchison, KS, she graduated from Atchison High School. Hoping to earn an education degree, she attended 2 years of college until the...

Dec 15, 2020

BENJAMIN “Benny” NATHANIEL HAWLEY April 27, 2020 – December 15, 2020 Two Little Hands, Two Little Feet A tiny little boy, so soft and so sweet He came to earth in the usual way But life was short, God called him away Two little feet, too little time Two little hands that I held in mine Never to run and...

Dec 15, 2020

Ryan L. Hawkins, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away at CenterPoint Medical Center on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at the age of 41. He was born on June 29th, 1979 in Kansas City, MO. He leaves behind his mother Barbie J. Hawkins, father Gregory Sears, sister Brooke Hawkins and brother Rowan Sears and host of loving family and friends. "...I...

Dec 14, 2020

Charles E. “Ed” Edmunds, 83, Independence, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at The Groves in Independence. Mr. Edmunds was born December 13, 1937, in Independence, MO, where he lived his entire life. He worked in claims and supervision for the Social Security Administration over 25 years, and for Speaks Memorial Chapels for almost 20 years. A lifelong member of the...

Dec 12, 2020

Harold Ray Stewart, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was 81. Harold was born June 12, 1939 in Independence, MO. He retired after 32 years with Associated Wholesale Grociers. He enjoyed fishing, vacationing, cookouts and spending time with family. Harold was a wonderful, generous, and loving husband and father. Harold is preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2020

David M. “Chop” Lambrecht, of Buckner, MO passed away far too soon on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was 60 years old. Chop was born September 19, 1960 in Jackson Co, MO. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy; children, Sarah, Maegan, Anthony, Justin, Shelby, and Carson; grandchildren, Ariana, Kaleigh, Jordyn, Kirbi, Marie, and Kyson; brothers, Dennis O’Neill, Kenny...

Dec 11, 2020

Robert Floyd Perry, 69, passed away on December 11, 2020. Robert was born on November 6, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia to Jack and Vivian Perry. He was a machine operator for Raytown Public Works for over a decade, then transferred his position to the city of Leawood. He was employed there for 20 years before retiring. Robert married Lynda Smith...

Dec 11, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Hastings, a gentle, loving soul, passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was 70. Ken was born on December 15, 1949 to Ralph and Frances Hastings in Independence, Missouri. Ken was a Boy Scout and in 1964, he earned the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Truman High School in 1967, Ken attended...

Dec 10, 2020

Mona Waunene Markle, 93, passed away on December 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Mona was born on Christmas Eve, 1926 in Maysville, AR. She grew up in the Southwestern MO area and was a graduate of Jay High School. She then moved to the Kansas City area and was employed with Western Union for...

Dec 9, 2020

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Dec 9, 2020

Ray Edward Dennis, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away on December 9, 2020. Ray was born on December 31, 1921 in Independence, Missouri, to Oscar and Birdie (Rudd) Dennis. He married Beulah Thomas on December 18, 1943, and of that union two children were born: Richard and Janet. On June 13, 1981, Ray married Edith Hirions. He worked as a...

Dec 9, 2020

A Tribute to Dad: Ray Cain, of Independence, MO (our dad) passed away peacefully in his home December 9, 2020. Dad was born in Key West, Florida to Madora and John Cain on December 23, 1924. John was a career navy officer, so dad grew up on Navy bases all over the country. We believe that this contributed to his...

Dec 9, 2020

Dec 9, 2020

Hazel Marie Sundell, 93, passed away on December 9, 2020, under the care of Kansas City Hospice House. Hazel was born on July 8, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Brown) Bridgeman. She attended the local public schools and met US Navy veteran Doyle Elmer Sundell while at a roller-skating rink. They married on May 21,...