Margery Anne Smith (Laughlin)
Dec 22, 2020
Margery Anne Laughlin Smith died on December 22, 2020. She was born in Kansas City, MO on January 15, 1929 to Arthur P. and Dora Kohnle Laughlin, and was the youngest of six children. Her brother Hugh Laughlin and sisters Elaine Allen, Helen Lenahan, Dorlene Mark and Hazel Robinson all predeceased her. Margery grew up in the big white house...
Carolyn Kay Wilson
Dec 21, 2020
Carolyn Kay Wilson, of Lee’s Summit, MO, an artist and a dear friend to many people, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was 78. Carolyn entered this world on October 29, 1942 in Turner, KS, the child of Wylmer H. and Thelma A. (Turner) Jones. A few years after graduating from Van Horn High School, she married her...
Mary Jean Curtin
Dec 21, 2020
Mary Jean Mullen Curtin, 71, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital East in Lee's Summit. Mary was born May 24, 1949, in Kansas City to Ralph and Gladys (Richter) Mullen. She lived her whole life in the Kansas City area, graduating from Southwest High School in 1967. On June 2, 1973, she...
Gary Don Bray
Dec 21, 2020
Gary Bray, 73, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away during Winter’s Solstice, December 21st, 2020. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Clara Mae Edmonds and James William Bray. After earning several college degrees, Gary joined the Air Force and served as a captain during the Vietnam War. After serving overseas in Greenland & Japan, Gary graduated from Midwestern...
David Eugene Elledge
Dec 21, 2020
DAVID EUGENE ELLEDGE David Eugene Elledge, 71 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Liberty Hospital. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. David was born June 14, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas and Dorothy (Kane) Elledge and has been a lifelong...
Mary Diane Norman
Dec 21, 2020
Mary Diane Norman, of Independence, MO, poetry writer, romantic spirit and grandma to everyone, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was 68. Mary entered this world on January 18, 1952 in Southern California, the child of Lewis and Anne (Thomas) Scott. In 1970, she graduated from Truman High School. She went on to obtain her Associate’s Degree in...
Alan Frederick Ralston
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...
Edward Thayer Long
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...
Mary Louise Edmondson
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...
Shirley Ann Felter (Ellington)
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...
Kathrine "Jean" Davis
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...
Alma June Hoy
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...
Mary Kathryn Blatt
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...
Benjamin Nathaniel "Benny" Hawley
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...
Ryan L. Hawkins
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...
Charles E. "Ed" Edmunds
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...
Harold Ray Stewart
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...
David Michael "Chop" Lambrecht
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...
Robert Floyd Perry
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...
Kenneth Wayne Hastings
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...
