The Reverend David T. Lyon
Sep 13, 2020
The Reverend David T. Lyon, long-time pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Independence, MO, died on Sunday, September 13, after a long illness. He was 73. Lyon, who retired in 2012 after more than two decades of service at St. Luke’s, was beloved by his congregation for his tireless dedication, and his boundless compassion and love. In...
Angela Sue Messina (Hunt)
Sep 13, 2020
Angela Sue Messina, 53 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Angela was born August...
Dr. James Dwile "Jim" Austin
Sep 13, 2020
Dr. James D. Austin (Jim), 82, of Independence, Missouri passed away on September 13, 2020, after a series of hospitalizations. Jim was born and raised on the outskirts of Mott, North Dakota on the Austin family farm. He attended Mott Lincoln High School before receiving his undergraduate degrees from North Dakota State University BS 1959, BA 1961. While at NDSU...
Lillian Mae Sunderland (Clarke)
Sep 13, 2020
Lillian Mae (Clarke) Sunderland, age 92, opened her arms widely to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of September 13, 2020. She died peacefully while living the past several months at Redwood of Carmel Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence. Unfortunately, she had not been surrounded by her loving family due to the COVID virus...
Betty Loraine Cornelius (Lindley)
Sep 12, 2020
Betty Loraine Cornelius, 96 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Country Oak Village in Grain Valley, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00...
Marshall Eugene Brooker
Sep 12, 2020
Marshall Eugene Brooker, Independence, MO 1942-2020 Marshall gained his angel wings September 12,2020. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Beverley June Brooker (Mundy), Children, Janell Dilday (Jason), Farron Brooker (Stacey), Dale Brooker (Jeannette), Bill Brooker (Renae), Misti McVay (Steve), Kenneth Brooker, Charles Brooker (Stephanie), Mandi Brooker, Marc Brooker (Ashley), Steven Brooker. 19 beautiful Granddaughters, 6...
Charles Edward "Chuck" Mabie
Sep 12, 2020
Charles Edward “Chuck” Mabie, died unexpectedly and way too soon on September 12, 2020. He was 52 years old. A public visitation will take place from 6-8:00 pm on Sunday September 27, and a funeral service will take place on Monday September 28 at 10:00 am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence MO. Chuck was born...
Edward Cosby "Eddie" Gill
Sep 11, 2020
Edward Cosby “Eddie” Gill, 65, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. A visitation will be held Friday, September 18th from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Eddie was born on November 8, 1954 in Independence to...
Janice Kay Ahring
Sep 10, 2020
Janice Kay Ahring, 77, of Sibley, MO, a lover of flowers and flower arranging, went to be with her God in his eternal garden on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence. Cremation is planned and a memorial gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m., until 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016....
Dorotha Nell Dowell (Kern)
Sep 10, 2020
Dorotha N. Dowell, 90, of Independence, MO passed away in her home on Thursday, September 10, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, Sept 17th with a memorial service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Dorotha was born April 19th, 1930 in Polo, MO to Leonard and Maude...
Kenneth E. Weikal
Sep 9, 2020
Kenneth E. Weikal, a man of many talents, who you could find taking walks, reading history, gardening and listening to Classical and Ragtime music, played his last note on September 9, 2020. He was 87 years old. Kenneth was born August 21, 1933 in LaMonte, MO to Fred W. and Julia M. Weikal. He attended High School at Knob Noster,...
Sarah L. Walsh (Williamson)
Sep 9, 2020
Sarah Walsh, 90, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Sun City, AZ, died peacefully at Brookdale Skilled Nursing on Sep. 9, 2020. Sarah was born in Moline, IL, the second of two children born to Errol and Ada Williamson. She attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA for two years and then completed her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from...
Phillip William Bennett
Sep 8, 2020
Phillip William Bennett, a man who shared stories and pictures of his iron work, passed away on September 8, 2020, at 69 years old. Phillip was born on November 11, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Raynard and Gladys Bennett. He was proud to be a member of the Iron Workers Local 10 Union for 34 years. He is survived...
Kenneth Robert Follett
Sep 7, 2020
Kenneth R. Follett, formerly of Independence, MO, enthusiast of everything related to airplanes, took his final flight on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was 75. Ken made his on-time arrival on October 3, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the child of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Walker) Follett. He began his career as an airplane machinist with Allegheny Airlines in New...
Lee Roy Carter
Sep 7, 2020
Lee Roy Carter, 72, of Independence, MO passed peacefully on September 7, 2020 at 6:26 p.m. A private ceremony with military honors will take place at a later time. Lee was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was born October 18, 1947 in Houston, MO, where multiple relatives remain. He relocated to Kansas City, MO with his parents when he was...
Ruby Fern Carrender (Call)
Sep 6, 2020
Ruby Fern Carrender, 90, passed away on September 6, 2020, in Blue Springs, MO. Ruby was born on February 3, 1930 to Ira and Nellie Call. She married Paul Carrender in 1947, and to this union were born five children. While Paul worked in the grocery business, Ruby raised her family and tended to the home. She also worked as...
Gary Douglas Rothove
Sep 5, 2020
Gary Douglas Rothove, 70, passed away on September 5, 2020, after his valiant five-year battle with cancer. Gary was born on August 7, 1950 in Jefferson City, MO to Arthur and Shirley (Payne) Rothove. As a teenager, he learned the art of auto mechanics – a passion he turned into a decades-long career. He graduated from Central High School in...
Kenneth Paul Harper
Sep 5, 2020
Kenneth, Paul Harper, 85 of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Homestead of Olathe. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the...
Nathan Ryan Atkinson
Sep 5, 2020
NATHAN RYAN ATKINSON On September 5, 2020 Nathan Ryan Atkinson of Belton, MO, left this world and entered into heaven at the age of 27. Nathan (also affectionately known as “Nate Dogg”) was born on July 1, 1993, in Kansas City, MO to Rick and Susan (Meeks) Atkinson. From a very young age, he had an exceptionally caring heart and...
Janice Hayes
Sep 5, 2020
Janice Hayes, 52, of Kansas City, MO passed the evening of September 5, 2020 in her sleep. Along with an extreme belief in Jesus Christ she remained optimistic through the end. A public visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A private service will be held...
