Obituaries
Nancy A. Volskay (Kelley)
Jul 5, 2020
Nancy Volskay, 81, of Independence, MO passed away July 5, 2020. A memorial service will be planned after the current restrictions are lifted. Nancy was born October 29, 1938 in Cape Cod, MA to Harold and Theda (Black) Kelley. She was an Elder in the Community of Christ Church, as well as a volunteer with the Community Service League. She...
Donna Jean Goetz
Jul 5, 2020
Donna Jean Goetz, 63 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 at her residence. Cremation with private family service is planned. Donna was born April 1, 1957 in Independence, MO to John Lee and Betty Lou (Norris) Goetz and has been a lifelong area resident, graduating from Van Horn High School in 1975. She had worked for...
Dorothy Pauline Smith
Jul 4, 2020
Dorothy Pauline Smith, 87, passed away on July 4, 2020, in Independence, MO. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1932, in Saline County, MO, the daughter of Jas Everett Hedger and Julia Lee Dennis Hedger. She met her future husband, Gordon Wilburn “Smitty” Smith at a dance in Fairmount, and they wed on July 3, 1949. To this union were...
Lola Alice Randall (Teal)
Jul 4, 2020
Alice Randall, 83, of Independence, MO passed away July 4, 2020. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1915 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO. She will be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu...
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,...
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