Feb 14, 2019

John Willard Butler, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, February 21, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 60455. Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s...

Feb 14, 2019

Ronald E. Barker, 64, of Buckner, MO passed away February 14, 2019. Visitation will begin at 11 am followed by funeral services at 12 pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Ronald will be laid to rest in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Ronald was born in Independence, MO to Vernon and Nellie "Darlene" Barker. He was a graduate of...

Feb 13, 2019

Russell Brooks, 72, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away February 13, 2019 at Research Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation to last until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Contributions may be made to the MO Department of Conservation or St....

Feb 12, 2019

Feb 11, 2019

Dorothy Christy of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was the daughter of Irene and William F. Drummond who preceded her in death as well as her infant son. Survivors include her husband, Greg, of 64 years, three sons: David (Brenda) Blue Springs, Kevin (Cathy) Lee’s Summit; and Robert (Lisa) of Springfield, MO, eight grandchildren and...

Feb 11, 2019

Gary “Doug” Farmer, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on February 11, 2019. Visitation will be from 9:30 am Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson Buckner, MO 64016. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church. Burial will take place in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Doug was born on November 2, 1939...

Feb 10, 2019

Martha “Louise” Heath, 84 of Buckner, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Redwood of Blue Parkway. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 followed immediately by a graveside service at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the...

Feb 10, 2019

Connie Ruth Searcy, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm both at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Connie was born September 1, 1948 in Butler, MO to Keith and Elsie (James)...

Feb 9, 2019

Franklin C. Kerns, 66, Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2019. A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be scheduled in the Spring. The family requests contributions to the American Lung Association, 8400 W 110th St Suite 130, Overland Park, KS 66210. Frank was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Van Nuys, CA. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to...

Feb 8, 2019

Jackie Lee Calahan, 79, of Buckner, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. A visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside service will be at 2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Oakland Cemetery, E. Truman Road and S. Cartmill Road, Independence, MO. Jack was born...

Feb 8, 2019

Thelda “Katie” Maxine Hughes, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Cremation is planned, disposition will be private.

Feb 7, 2019

Dick Lujin, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Dick was born on March 17, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Richard...

Feb 6, 2019

Edna (Postel) Ficke, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away Feb 6, 2019. She was born Dec 7, 1920, in Cole Camp, MO, the youngest of the six daughters of H.J. and Theresa Postel. From 1961 to 1993 Edna was the school secretary at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage District. Edna was bright, fun-loving and enjoyed people. She was...

Feb 6, 2019

Kali DeWolf, 27, of Raytown, MO passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. A Celebration of her life will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Kali was born on June 10, 1991 in Kansas City, MO to Robert Blum and Shannon (Blalock) Blum. She was a beloved...

Feb 6, 2019

Pismai Kincheloe, 74, Overland Park, KS passed away Feb. 6, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation. Pismai was born Aug. 17, 1944. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from UMKC and was an elementary school teacher in the Kansas City, MO School District.

Feb 5, 2019

Paul Crites, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Flower Mound, TX. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the chapel. Paul was born on February 7,...

Feb 5, 2019

Herbert Lee Cole, 70 of Princeville, IL passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Buckner Community of Christ. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Herbert was born September 16, 1948 in Galesburg, IL to Raymond Eugene and Alvene Renee (Fahnstrom) Cole. He...

Feb 5, 2019

Clark A. Eacker, Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 in the presence of his family. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Northside Christian Church, 500 N. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Feb 4, 2019

Gwenda “Gwen” Sue Oneth, 66, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. A visitation will be held from 7-9pm, Friday, February 8, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Services will be 10 am Saturday, February 9, 2019 at House of Refuge Church, 10200 James A Reed Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64134. Burial...

Feb 4, 2019

Marsha Diane Maxwell, 56, of Independence, MO, passed to her heavenly home Monday, February 4, 2019. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 1-2 pm, with a service to follow at 2 pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be a Floral Hills Cemetery following the service. Marsha...