Nov 1, 2020

Katelyn Grace “Katie” Friend, a precious baby girl, gained her wings on November 1, 2020. She was 6 months old. Katie was born on April 8, 2020 to her loving parents Jennifer and Kenny Friend. Though Katie was small she had a big personality. Waking up early everyday and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with her momma and daddy was one...

Nov 1, 2020

After a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer, Rodney Eugene, “Sarge” Wise of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 66, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 20 years, Christine Wise, their blended family, son Shawn Wise and wife Missy of Louisville, KY, Gary...

Oct 31, 2020

Oct 31, 2020

Robert Carl Taylor, 73, passed away on October 31st. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:30pm., on Sunday, November 8th at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the chapel, with a recording of the ceremony being made available on the his...

Oct 31, 2020

Doris J. Parks, 94, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Doris was born January 9, 1926 in Blackwater, MO to Albert H. and Ruth Margaret (Mollet) Alley. She was a secretary and homemaker. Doris was also a member of Maywood Baptist...

Oct 31, 2020

Edna “Mae” LaMastres, 85 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Rosewood Health Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday...

Oct 31, 2020

Virginia Jennings Nadeau died peacefully on October 31, 2020 at the age of 85 in her home in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in Independence, Missouri the daughter of Frank and Louise Jennings. A Missouri native through and through, she grew up on the corner of Waldo and Delaware in Independence, in a home now designated an historic site,...

Oct 30, 2020

Charles Alvin Milburn, 83, of Lee's Summit, MO, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Saint Luke's Hospital East in Lee's Summit, MO. Charles "Charlie" Alvin Milburn was born on July 14,1936 in Duncan, OK to Roy Alvin and Prudence Ellen (Choat Banks). He was a graduate of Capital...

Oct 30, 2020

John G. “Jerry” Britt, man of brilliant mind, devout faith and adventurous spirit, passed away on Friday, October 30th, 2020. He was 81. Jerry was born on July 21, 1939 in Kansas City, KS to John Homer and Dorothy Dean (Massey) Britt. One for always bettering himself, he obtained several degrees, including a Master of Theology from Franciscan University in...

Oct 30, 2020

Tania Sue Blydenburgh, of Kansas City, MO, who loved to make people smile, departed on October 30, 2020. She was 43 years old. She was a wonderful mother to her five children, Joseph, Max, Logan, Kaigh and Ava. Tania was born June 9, 1977, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Michael Dobbelaere and Linda Dobbelaere-Wilson. She was in the graduating class...

Oct 29, 2020

Billie Jean Swearingen, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was 90 years old. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Clyde Earl “Skip” Smith, Jr., 69, passed away in the early morning of October 29, 2020 in Warsaw, Missouri. Skip’s departure leaves a large void for his wife Grace, his two daughters Dana and Jill, his younger brother Frank Smith, his life-long friend Mark Harrington, hunting buddies, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, lake friends, past co-workers, and neighbors. His easy-going nature created...

Oct 29, 2020

Margaret Mary Thornton, 95, passed away Thursday, October 29th at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, MO. Margaret was born January 24, 1925 to Aloys and Martha Franze in Frankfort/Main, Germany. She was the second oldest of six children, Monika, Margaret, Bernie and Clemons (twins), Felizitas, and Christoph. Margaret met her husband, Sidney Thornton, in Germany, when he was stationed...

Oct 29, 2020

Richard Knight, 80, went to be with the Lord on October 29 at his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to Wilma and Rodney Knight, he attended Paseo High School and William Jewell College. He and wife Nydia had two sons, Christopher and Timothy. Timothy preceded his father in death. Richard also leaves six grandchildren, Mallory,...

Oct 29, 2020

Robert F. “Bob” Fray, 97 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his residence. Due to Covid-19 concerns the family will be having private services and burial in Roanoke Cemetery in Roanoke, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial in his name to Harvester’s International or to the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. Bob was born...

Oct 28, 2020

Linda Kay Jones, 73, of Independence, MO passed away October 28, 2020. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, at Mt. Washington Cemetery (everyone will meet at 1:45 p.m. at the...

Oct 28, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Russell Carl McMurray, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father, passed away at the age of 75. Russ was born May 23, 1945, to George and Leona (Highfill) McMurray, who preceded him in death. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. He spent his life as a proud plumber and plumbing...

Oct 26, 2020

Scott Michel Tebeck, 55, of Hanover Park, Illinois, formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed October 26, 2020. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:00 p.m. until time of service 2:00p.m. at the Carson-Speaks Chapel funeral home, 1501 W Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. The service will be a private service for family only. Scott was an honors graduate and...

Oct 26, 2020

Patricia May Stone, of Independence, MO, a lively woman who always had the final say, had her final word on October 26, 2020. She was 96 years old. Patricia was born on July 4, 1924 in Independence, Missouri, to Arthur and Lossie Erickson. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1942, then went on to marry...