Clyde "Skip" Smith Jr.
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...
Margaret Mary Thornton (Franze)
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...
Richard Dean Knight
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,...
Robert F. "Bob" Fray
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...
Linda Kay Jones (Cordill)
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...
Russell Carl Mcmurray
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...
Scott Michel Tebeck
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...
Patricia May Stone (Erickson)
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...
Ralph E. West
Oct 25, 2020
Ralph E. West, 93, of Holden, MO passed away October 25, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ralph was born January 2, 1927 in Marceline, MO to Roy and...
Jennifer Feller (Meredith)
Oct 25, 2020
Jennifer Feller of Blue Springs Missouri, passed surrounded by family and in the hearts of many on October 25, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence Missouri. Jennifer came into the world, September 1968, as the daughter of Arthur and Beverly Meredith and joined her older sister Dianna in love and mischief. Jennifer graduated from Van Horn High School and began...
Tyler Andy Keith Bond
Oct 25, 2020
Tyler Andy Keith Bond, of Kansas City, MO, a fun and loving young man who loved to collect sneakers and touched the lives of so many people, passed away on October 25, 2020. He was 21 years old. Tyler was born on June 1, 1999 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Chester Bond and Sara Garay. He attended Van Horn High School...
Daniel Earl Gladden
Oct 24, 2020
Daniel Earl Gladden, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Research Medical Center. Donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association. Daniel was born October 31, 1953 in Salem OH to Earl Alexander and Grace Margaret (Wandle) Gladden. Daniel enjoyed cooking, was an avid outdoorsman, author and being a caregiver. He loved...
Nora Ann Plott
Oct 23, 2020
Nora A. Plott, of Independence, MO, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 23rd, 2020. She was 76 years old. Nora came into this world on November 6th, 1943 as the daughter of Otis and Alvina (O'Connell) Rathbun. After graduating from East High School in 1961, she went on to work various jobs in industries ranging...
Lori Anne Baker
Oct 23, 2020
Lori Anne Baker, 49 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until...
Jeffery David Lawrence
Oct 23, 2020
Jeffery David Lawrence, 59, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday evening, October 23, 2020 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to celebrate his life to be held from 1 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Jeff was born August 29, 1961 in...
Jeffery David Lawrence
Oct 23, 2020
Jeffery David Lawrence, 59, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday evening, October 23, 2020 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to celebrate his life to be held from 1 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Jeff was born August 29, 1961 in...
Jeffery David Lawrence
Oct 23, 2020
Jeffery David Lawrence, 59, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday evening, October 23, 2020 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to celebrate his life to be held from 1 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Jeff was born August 29, 1961 in...
James Daniels
Oct 22, 2020
James R. Daniels, of Blue Springs Mo, a father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2020 from Covid-19. James was 73 years old. James was born on November 27, 1946 in Wichita Ks, the child of Earl and Elizabeth Daniels. James was a loving father, grandfather and friend to many. He spent most of...
Mary A. Bennett (Pack)
Oct 21, 2020
Mary A. Bennett, 81, of Independence, MO passed away October 21, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be held in Winfield, KS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassion Link, In memory of Mary Bennett, 521 W. Lynn St., Springfield, MO 65802, www.CompassionLink.org...
