Denita Lynn Hawley (Hensley)
Nov 1, 2019
Denita Lynn Hawley, age 63, passed away from complications related to dementia peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born February 26, 1956 in Independence, Missouri to Duane and Edith Hensley. She was a 1974 graduate of Jefferson City High School. During her marriage to John Hawley they had two children Clinton and Phillip in 1981 and 1986 respectfully....
Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Walker
Nov 1, 2019
Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Walker, 51, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. Jeff was born on Nov. 29, 1967, in Independence, MO, the son of James Truman Walker Jr. and Sandra Lee Brasel Walker. Growing up, he excelled at football and track. He graduated from Truman High School in the class of 1986, and later graduated from...
Marjorie Fay "Margie" Carl
Nov 1, 2019
Marjorie “Margie” Fay Carl, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Friday, November 15, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N Pleasant St, Independence, MO...
Ruby Lee Lyman
Oct 31, 2019
Ruby Lee Lyman, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Liberty, MO. Ruby was born on September 17, 1927, the daughter of Henry Cleveland and Golda Pearl (McMurtrey) Amos. She grew up in Mountain Grove, MO, and in 1947, she married Bill Hamer – to this union were born three children. In 1962, she relocated to the Independence...
Zola L. Browning (Snider)
Oct 30, 2019
Zola Browning, 99, a lifetime resident of Independence, loved the song "I'll Fly Away." On October 30, she lived that song and "flew away" to heaven. Her life story does not record a series of awards and recognitions, but if you were one of those blessed to enjoy her love and loyalty, there's no doubt of her greatness. Every one...
Michael Dean "Mike" Barber
Oct 30, 2019
Michael Dean “Mike” Barber, 64, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 30, 2019. Cremation; private inurnment at a later date. The family requests contributions to Independence Animal Services, 21001 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057. Mike was born Dec. 16, 1954 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Van Horn High School in the Class of 1973. He served as an officer on...
Raymond Carlyle Meadows
Oct 30, 2019
Raymond C. Meadows, 84 of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 at Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Monday...
Verona L. Buck (Beadles)
Oct 30, 2019
Verona Buck, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 30, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Monday, November 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Verona was born January 25, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to James and Bessie (Carver) Beadles. She graduated from...
Tena Louise Epperson
Oct 29, 2019
Tena Louise Epperson, 59, of Nevada, MO passed away on October 29, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1960 to James Oliver and Lonia Louise (Smothers) Epperson. She is survived by her sister Vickie Clark of Independence. A graveside inurnment will be 3pm Monday, November 11, 2019 in Brooking Cemetery where she will be laid to ret with her...
James Edward "Jim" Bennett
Oct 28, 2019
Jim Bennett, 78, of Independence, MO passed away October 28, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Friday, November 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Jim was born February 10, 1941 in Trenton, MO to Russell and Florence (Campbell) Bennett. He served the United...
Kathleen Joan "Kathy" Brown (Wasson)
Oct 28, 2019
Kathleen Joan (Wasson) Brown, 77, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 28, 2019. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm. Wed., Oct. 30 followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:00 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm, Friday at Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK. In lieu of flowers the family requests...
Floyd Myron Hershey
Oct 27, 2019
Floyd Myron Hershey, 98, died on October 27, 2019 at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. will be held on November 5, 2019 at Good Shepherd Community of Christ congregation, 4341 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64133, immediately after which a memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Private interment...
Carl William "Bill" Johnson
Oct 27, 2019
Carl William “Bill” Johnson, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2019. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 31st from 9-10:00am with a funeral service following at 10:00am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment with full military honors will follow at MO State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville. Carl was...
Todd Hamilton Perkins
Oct 27, 2019
Todd Perkins, 38, of Independence, MO passed away October 27, 2019. Todd was born September 23, 1981 in Kansas City, MO on his grandfather’s birthday. He is survived by his daughter, Morgan Taylor Perkins; mother, Sandy Chappelow and step father, Kent Chappelow; step family, Josh and Beth Chappelow, Jake and Mandy Chappelow, Jessica Chappelow; his grandmother, Delores Fritzemeyer; and half...
Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Tindall (Welch)
Oct 25, 2019
Laura Elizabeth “Betty” Tindall, 89 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to...
Anne E. Anglin
Oct 24, 2019
Anne E. Anglin, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. A graveside service will take place at 10am, Wednesday, October 30th at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Anne was born January 20, 1933 in Odessa, MO to Walter and Anna “Lucille” (Smith) Ellington. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, she married her beloved husband, John...
Warren Howard Johnson Sr.
Oct 24, 2019
Warren Howard Johnson, Sr., 86 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening, October 28, 2019 at the chapel. Warren...
Mildred Anita "Pat" Tapko
Oct 23, 2019
Mildred A. “Pat” Tapko, 100, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 with her family by her side. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, Monday, Nov. 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am; interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the...
Duane B. Casselman
Oct 22, 2019
Duane B. Casselman, 87, of Odessa, MO passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be 4pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Duane was born on July 11, 1932 one of three children born of Bernard and Esther (Foisey) Casselman. After high school, he enjoyed a career in semi pro baseball...
Mary Elizabeth Faulwell (Robinson)
Oct 21, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Faulwell, 77 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Village House Hospice. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2 pm on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1pm until service time Tuesday at...
