Obituaries
Leslie S. Simmons
Jul 3, 2020
LESLIE S. SIMMONS Leslie S. Simmons, 95, passed away on July 3, 2020. Mr. Simmons was born May 18, 1925, in Buckner, MO, and was a life-long resident of the greater Kansas City area. He was a mechanical engineer, graduating from MU with a BSME in 1949. He was employed by Westinghouse Gas Turbine Division, and Bendix Atomic Energy Division,...
David Paul Springmeyer
Jun 30, 2020
David Paul Springmeyer, 56 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at the chapel. David was born...
Joseph Wayne Wolfe
Jun 30, 2020
Joseph W. Wolfe, Warrensburg, MO, was born Aug. 9, 1995 and went to his heavenly home on June 30, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lisa Wolfe, grandpa, many siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. All services have been privately held for the family.
Kenneth Eugene Stobaugh
Jun 29, 2020
Kenneth Eugene Stobaugh, 96, of Blue Springs, died Monday, June 29 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Mo. Mr. Stobaugh was born June 3, 1924, in Independence, Mo., to James William and Bernice McChristy Stobaugh. He received his A.A. degree from Graceland University in 1944 and completed his B.A degree from Graceland University in 1977. After World War II, Ken graduated...
James C. "Jim" Crum
Jun 29, 2020
James C. “Jim” Crum, 86, of Blue Springs, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Monday, July 6th with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055, while adhering to current county Covid-19 guidelines. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Jim was...
Thuc Tu Huynh
Jun 28, 2020
Thuc Tu Huynh, 73 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Research Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow and inurnment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until...
Dennis Earl Price
Jun 26, 2020
Dennis Earl Price of Independence, Missouri, passed away quietly on June 26, 2020. The son of Alfred Fitzgerald (Gerald) Price and Elsie Mae (Widel) Price, Dennis was born on October 11, 1943. The family lived in Blackwater, Missouri, and Dennis attended nearby Nelson High School, graduating in 1961. He enjoyed playing basketball and formed lifelong friendships in high school. After...
Betty Jean Hicks
Jun 26, 2020
Betty Jean Hicks was born on July 1, 1953 in Clinton, Missouri to William and Opal Bridgwater. Betty went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020. She is survived by her husband Joseph Hicks; a son Dewayne Ware (wife Amy); a daughter Jennifer Hicks; and two granddaughters Jaika and Kaylie Ware. She is also survived by a brother...
Mary Ruth Dobbins
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Ruth Dobbins passed away June 23, 2020 from COVID 19 at the age of 57. She received a BA in English with an emphasis in Journalism & Creative writing from UMKC. Mary Ruth wrote poetry and had a book published called “Catharsis”. Crossword puzzles, reading library books, researching local history and traveling to at least 15 states were some...
Joyce J. Willis (Newcomb)
Jun 22, 2020
Joyce J. Willis, 89, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, June 26, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Willis and her parents Harry and Lena...
Calvin "Gene" Combs
Jun 21, 2020
Calvin “Gene” Combs, 70, of Kearney, MO, formerly of Lamoni, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery with full military honors. In his memory, the family encourages donations to be made to Lamoni Parks and Recreation, 190...
Richard F. Delarber
Jun 21, 2020
Richard F. Delarber, 73, of Kansas City, MO went to his eternal home Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 2:47 p.m. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, June 26, at Central Assembly of God, 1009 W 23rd St., Independence MO. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Richard was born October...
Howard Keith Rew
Jun 20, 2020
Howard Keith Rew, 76, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 with family members by his side. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 9-10am, with a livestreamed funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. He will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In his honor,...
Jeffrey L. Rodman
Jun 20, 2020
Jeffrey Lynn Rodman, 57, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on June 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at New Salem Cemetery. Jeffrey was born October 27, 1962 in Independence, MO, and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He was preceded in death by his...
Kristi Joy Rhymes (Moe)
Jun 19, 2020
Kristi Joy Rhymes was born on January 11, 1952, was called Home and gained her wings on June 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kristi’s absolute favorite thing in this world was being a Wife, Sister, Mama, Nana and friend. Kristi was preceded by her mother Verl Moe and grandson Cade. She is survived by her husband Barry and her...
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell
Jun 19, 2020
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell age 22, beloved mother, daughter, sister and niece was called to her eternal resting place on June 19, 2020. She entered this world on December 30, 1997 in North Kansas City, MO to William and Diana Mitchell. She is survived by her children Kamryn Pulliam and Kartier Mitchell; parents, William and Diana (Dorton) Mitchell; siblings, Curtis...
John David Vinyard
Jun 19, 2020
John Vinyard, 75, of Independence, MO passed away June 19, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Buckner Hill Cemetery. John was born June 7, 1945 in Kansas City,...
Lisa Nanette Rainwater
Jun 15, 2020
Lisa N. Rainwater, 59, of Lexington, MO passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Riverbend Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, MO. Lisa was a long-time resident of Buckner, MO. She was born on April 1, 1961 to James Robert Combs and Alice Combs (Froehlich) in Kansas City, MO. Over the years she worked as a nurse in pediatrics and enjoyed...
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