Nov 3, 2020

Dorothy Priscilla “Taggie” Jenkins October 28, 1941 November 3, 2020 Known to all who loved her as “Taggie,” Dorothy Priscilla Jenkins went to her heavenly reunion on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at CenterPoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri after a brief illness. Taggie had retired in 2003 after working as a file clerk for the Missouri Division of Family Services for...

Nov 2, 2020

Judy Jean Rieder was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2020. Our beloved Judy was diagnosed with cancer in August. Although she was only given days to live she fought a courageous fight for her family and friends in order to spend as much time as she could to comfort and be comforted by...

Nov 2, 2020

Harry "Bob" Woodcock, Independence, Missouri died Monday, November 2, 2020 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 76. He was born August 3, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the son of the late Frances and Harry Raymond Woodcock of Wilmington, North Carolina. He retired from the Kansas State Penitentiary as an...

Nov 2, 2020

Mildred C. Williamson, 77, of Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2020. Chris was born May 26th, 1943 to her parents Homer Duckett and Alice May. She lived most of her life in Independence MO. She was a very successful business owner who ran several beauty shops and 3 self storage facilities. She would always donate to local youth sports...

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...