M. Francis Botts
Jan 19, 2019
Francis Botts, 81, of Independence, MO passed away on January 19, 2019. Memorial services will be 11 am Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E. Holke Rd. Independence, MO 64057. Francis was the son of Marion and Hallie (Hall) Botts in Independence, MO. After losing his mother in infancy, Francis went to live with his...
Henry Joseph Vandevyvere
Jan 19, 2019
Henry Joseph VanDeVyvere, 78 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private burial with full military honors will be held in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family...
Albert Eugene "Gene" Williams
Jan 18, 2019
Gene Williams, 78, of Independence, MO passed away January 18, 2019. Per Gene’s request cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Albert was born on January 12, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Elbert and Evelyn (Woolard) Williams. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended Church of The Four Corners. He...
Carlton Lee "Carl" Milby
Jan 18, 2019
Carlton Lee Milby, 84, passed peacefully January 18, 2019, at the home in Independence, MO. Carl was born January 16, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, to Carl Robert and Cleal Amanda Woodrome Milby. He attended Rock Creek Elementary and graduated high school from William Chrisman in 1952. Shortly after, he married and began working at Armco Steel Carl achieved a...
Karen L. Day (Johnson)
Jan 18, 2019
Karen L. Day went quickly to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 59. She passed in her home in Lee’s Summit, MO. Karen was born on January 20, 1959 to Toby and Jack Johnson. She graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 1980 and spent the next 37 years working at Honeywell...
Ronald Lee "Butch" Morman
Jan 17, 2019
Ronald Lee “Butch” Morman, 74 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Cremation. A memorial service will held at Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 727 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050. Visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. In...
Susan Ann Webb
Jan 17, 2019
Susan A. Webb, 82, of Susan Ann Howe Webb, 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away quietly Thursday, January 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughters Kim Jensen Wand, Kelley Randel, and Karen Cunningham, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Peace be with you Mom. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
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...
