Obituaries
Jeffrey L. Rodman
Jun 20, 2020
Jeffrey Lynn Rodman, 57, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on June 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at New Salem Cemetery. Jeffrey was born October 27, 1962 in Independence, MO, and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He was preceded in death by his...
Kristi Joy Rhymes (Moe)
Jun 19, 2020
Kristi Joy Rhymes was born on January 11, 1952, was called Home and gained her wings on June 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kristi’s absolute favorite thing in this world was being a Wife, Sister, Mama, Nana and friend. Kristi was preceded by her mother Verl Moe and grandson Cade. She is survived by her husband Barry and her...
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell
Jun 19, 2020
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell age 22, beloved mother, daughter, sister and niece was called to her eternal resting place on June 19, 2020. She entered this world on December 30, 1997 in North Kansas City, MO to William and Diana Mitchell. She is survived by her children Kamryn Pulliam and Kartier Mitchell; parents, William and Diana (Dorton) Mitchell; siblings, Curtis...
John David Vinyard
Jun 19, 2020
John Vinyard, 75, of Independence, MO passed away June 19, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Buckner Hill Cemetery. John was born June 7, 1945 in Kansas City,...
Lisa Nanette Rainwater
Jun 15, 2020
Lisa N. Rainwater, 59, of Lexington, MO passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Riverbend Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, MO. Lisa was a long-time resident of Buckner, MO. She was born on April 1, 1961 to James Robert Combs and Alice Combs (Froehlich) in Kansas City, MO. Over the years she worked as a nurse in pediatrics and enjoyed...
Barbara Joyce Clark (Smith)
Jun 15, 2020
Barbara Clark, 58, of Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Lebanon, MO passed away peacefully at home June 15, 2020 surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held...
Roy Arthur Leamon
Jun 14, 2020
Roy Arthur Leamon, 87, of Independence, MO passed away June 14, 2020. He was born October 22, 1932 in Independence, MO to Arthur A. and Lillie I. O. (Farmer) Leamon. He was a 1950 graduate of William Chrisman High School, a 1953 graduate with an associate degree in business from Graceland, and then in 1955, Roy earned his bachelor’s in...
Albert Joseph Luppens
Jun 14, 2020
Albert Joseph Luppens, 84, passed away on June 14, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020, from 1-2pm, with memorial service including military honors at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. In his honor, the family suggests contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Albert was born on August...
Katherine Michele "Kathe" Hartford
Jun 13, 2020
Katherine Michele “Kathe” Plake Hartford, 51, passed away on June 13, 2020, in Lee’s Summit, MO. Kathe was born on August 27, 1968, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Dan D. Plake and Patricia Sczcerbacki Plake. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding horses, swimming, singing in the church choir, crafts, and participating in ACT Teens. She graduated from...
Stephen Douglas Murray
Jun 13, 2020
Stephen Douglas Murray, 71, passed away on June 13, 2020 with his family by his side. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Stephen was born on April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to Robey Lowell Murray and Cecilia Wright Murray. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America and obtained the...
Lois Dean Mabry
Jun 13, 2020
Lois Dean Johnson Mabry was born on February 26, 1925 in Eugene, MO and passed away on June 13, 2020. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Mabel Bell Johnson. Lois lived in Eugene until she was 17 and had completed high school. She then moved to Kansas City and went to work for First Loan Co. and was employed...
Josephine Harriet Case
Jun 12, 2020
Josephine Harriet Case, 94, of Blue Springs, MO passed away of natural causes at her daughter’s home in Lee’s Summit, MO on Friday, June 12th, 2020. She was born July 6th, 1925 in Kansas City, MO, the 7th of 13 children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and sister, and was a lifelong Catholic and a member of St. Robert...
Helen Lucille Browns
Jun 12, 2020
Helen Lucille Browns, 90, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. A visitation will take place from 9-10am, Saturday, June 20th, with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Helen was born October 16, 1929 in Eldorado, KS to George Washington and Edna Viola...
Cora Louise Hill (Gillespie)
Jun 11, 2020
Cora “Louise” Hill, 97 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 with burial to follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Louise was born June...
William Gilbert "Bill" Jones
Jun 11, 2020
William Gilbert “Bill” Jones was born October 19, 1940 to Aubrey and Mary Marguerite (Hoban) Jones in Independence, Missouri. He returned to his Heavenly Father on June 11, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence at the age of 79. He graduated from Van Horn High School in the class of 1958 and served in the US Army for a...
Glenda Jane Tyra
Jun 11, 2020
Glenda Jane Tyra, 77 of Buckner, MO passed away June 11, 2020. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St. Buckner, MO 64016. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arr: Speaks Buckner Chapel (816) 650-5555)
Leona Mae Snethen
Jun 10, 2020
Leona “Lee” Mae Snethen, of Independence, Missouri, age 81, passed on June 10, 2020 at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lee was born July 15, 1938, in Chariton, Iowa, to John and Leona Blackstock. She married the love of her life, Luther Snethen, Jr., in 1959, and together they had two sons, John and Jeffery. Lee taught grade school in...
Kathleen Ann "Kitty" Scrogham (Cullen)
Jun 9, 2020
Kathleen Ann “Kitty” Scrogham, 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 9th at Garden Terrace in Overland Park. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, Missouri 64052. Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel followed by burial at Mount...
Mary Hollis Salyer (Jones)
Jun 9, 2020
Mary Hollis Salyer, 94, of Independence, MO passed away June 9th, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14th, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. An entombment service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15th at the Mt. Washington Cemetery Mausoleum. Hollis was born May 13, 1926...
Wilson G. Jones
Jun 8, 2020
Wilson G. Jones, 94, passed away on June 8, 2020, in Independence, MO. Wilson was born on April 17, 1926, in Larkin, AR, to Elmer Jones and Annie Wilson Jones. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1944 where he was a part of the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of concentration camps. He was honorably discharged...
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