Obituaries
Vinita Mae Casey (Farris)
Jan 16, 2019
Vinita Mae Casey, 84, died peacefully at Big Bend Retreat in Slater, Missouri, on January 16, 2019, due to complications of dementia. A visitation will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm on Wednesday, January 23rd at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with a graveside service following at Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence. Born July 6, 1934, in Sibley,...
Darlene Louise Huey (Cameron)
Jan 15, 2019
Darlene Huey, 80, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2019. Visitation will be 10 am Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Rosary will begin at 10:40 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Graveside services in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose, MO will follow Mass. Darlene was born on June 10, 1938 in...
Charley Augustus Vanlaere
Jan 13, 2019
Charley VanLaere, 72 of Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2019. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Lobb Cemetery.
Jeanne Farrand (Mcqueen)
Jan 13, 2019
Jeanne Gwyneth Farrand was born on March 10, 1929 to Ida and Walter McQueen Sr. in Jay, Florida. She retired from AT&T and became a makeup artist. She was a talented painter and loved to travel. She is survived by her daughter/son in law Cindy and Rod Allen, her granddaughter Jessica Axmear (husband Aaron), grandsons Travis Allen, Billie (Nick) and...
Stewart Edward Totty
Jan 13, 2019
Stewart Edward Totty, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. Cremation is planned, and a private disposition will follow at a later date. Stewart was born April 13, 1944 in Independence, MO to Jack and Helen (McGuire) Totty. Stewart graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1962 and was a salesman by profession. In his leisure time,...
Peggy Louise Goucher (Evans)
Jan 12, 2019
Peggy Louise Goucher, 67 of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Mary’s Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Full Gospel Assembly, 10537 E. 6th St., Independence, MO 64053 with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m.,...
John Jay Harris
Jan 12, 2019
John Jay Harris, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Cremation is planned, private disposition will follow, at a later date. John graduated from the University of Missouri before becoming a computer programmer for Commerce Bank, where he worked for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and bow and rifle hunting. John...
Terry Drake
Jan 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry W. Drake announces his passing on January 11, 2019, at age 70 years. Terry was born July 20, 1948 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was the youngest ever to achieve Eagle Scout in the state of Missouri at the time and served in the US Air Force for 4 years during...
Jerry Joe Turner
Jan 11, 2019
Jerry Joe Turner, 88, passed away at his home on January 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a life long resident of Independence, MO. Jerry was most proud of his service to his country as a Korean Veteran and loved by many family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Bobbie) Turner, daughters Sherry Turner...
Billy Dwain Austin Sr.
Jan 11, 2019
Billy D. Austin, Sr., 63, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 11, 2019. No services are planned. Cremation. Billy was born March 12, 1955 in Independence, MO and graduated from Van Horn High School. He worked for Block Real Estate as a maintenance engineer for over eight years. He loved his job and worked many hours by choice. He also enjoyed...
Daniel Clinton Jones
Jan 11, 2019
Daniel Clinton Jones, 75, of Independence, MO, died Friday, January 11, 2019. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9:00am at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO 64055, followed by a service at 10am. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington. Daniel was born January 23, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Jess and...
Sandra Lee James (Young)
Jan 9, 2019
Sandra Lee James, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Sandra was born February 3, 1953 in Independence, MO to Clarence and Waneta (Harrison) Young and...
Gary Clinton "Skeeter" Hurla
Jan 8, 2019
Gary Hurla, 72, of Independence, MO died January 8, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, January 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Gary was born June 20, 1946 at St. Margaret Hospital in KC, KS. He went to De La Salle High...
Harland "Bob" M. Hawley
Jan 7, 2019
The Honorable Life of Harland Maynard Hawley 1929 - 2019 Harland Maynard Hawley of Independence, Missouri, passed away on January 7th, 2019, at age 89. Born February 20, 1929, in Oakland, California, to parents Gerald and Viola Hawley, Harland was one of three siblings. When he was a youngster, his older sister Darith nicknamed him “Hunk” because he carried a...
Thomas William "Tom" Dessent
Jan 7, 2019
Thomas W. “Tom” Dessent, 58, Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly Jan. 7, 2019. Mass will begin at 11:00 am, Friday, Jan. 11 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary at 5:30 pm will be followed by visitation from 6-8 pm, Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence,...
Billie B Wilson
Jan 7, 2019
Billie B Wilson, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home. She was a physical education teacher and coach at William Chrisman High School from 1956-1990. She was instrumental in promoting girls’ sports and in 1974 she coached the first Title IX women sports. Coach Wilson coached all Lady Bears sports, leading her volleyball...
Jess Robert "Buzz" Pittman Jr.
Jan 5, 2019
Jess Robert “Buzz” Pittman, Jr., of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House surrounded by family. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers,...
Juanita Rae Taylor (Smead)
Jan 5, 2019
Juanita Rae Taylor, 75, of Independence, MO, entered the presence of her savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Saturday, January 5th, 2019. After an eight-year battle and faithful journey with cancer, her faith is now realized. Juanita was born on October 10th, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to Harry and Orleeta (Sellers) Smead. She married Ted Taylor on her birthday in 1992....
Danny Renfrow
Jan 5, 2019
Danny Renfrow, 73, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side January 5, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the chapel. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Danny was born...
Kathryn Hahn Pickering
Jan 5, 2019
Kathryn Hahn Pickering, 76, Independence, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Centerpoint, in Independence. Mrs. Pickering was born January 25, 1942 in Independence, MO and lived an adventurous life around the world. The last two decades she returned home to Independence living in her childhood home. Throughout her life she worked in service of others. She was a nurse, a...
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