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...
Gary Wayne Stowell
Jan 4, 2019
Gary Wayne Stowell, 67, of Independence, passed away Friday, January 4th, 2019. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 20th, 2019, from 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Junior Services League Clubhouse, 3122 South Crysler, Independence, MO 64055. Gary was born January 28th 1951, to Clarence and Elizabeth (Pritchard) Stowell in Independence, MO. He did what he loved for...
Clyde Allen Jordan
Jan 4, 2019
Clyde Allen Jordan, 87 of Raytown, MO passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Connection Point Church 10500 E State Rte 350, Raytown, MO 64138. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the church. Donations may be made to the Connection Point Church....
Jane Mcmahan (Pollack)
Jan 4, 2019
Jane McMahan, 93, of Independence, MO passed away January 4, 2019. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside services will be 10 am Thursday at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown. Jane was born on February 13, 1925 in Columbia, MO to George and Emma (Persinger) Pollack. Jane enjoyed watching television, especially when the was...
Frank Sheldon Trenery
Jan 2, 2019
Frank Trenery, 95, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Frank was born on May 31, 1923 in Tacoma, WA to Sheldon and Etheline (Rima)...
Nathan Mitchell Hamilton
Jan 2, 2019
Nathan Mitchell Hamilton, 21, of Blue Springs, MO passed away January 2, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. followed by a 3:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, January 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Nathan was born October 20, 1997, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO to Bill...
Carol Sue Hopkins
Jan 2, 2019
Carol Sue Hopkins, 79, of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm Wednesday, January 9th and a service at 10:00am Thursday, January 10th, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Carol Sue was born February 25, 1939, to Nolan...
Marion Eldon Schlobohm
Jan 1, 2019
Marion Eldon Schlobohm, 78, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 1, 2019 at The Groves. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, Jan. 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm before the service at the chapel. Kindly omit flowers. The family requests contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church, 613...
Jean Lynn "Jeannie" Nothoff (Hodge)
Jan 1, 2019
Jean "Jeannie" Lynn Nothoff, 73, resident of Lee's Summit, MO passed away January 1, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 10am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to The Angel Oak Park/City of Charleston SC, 3688...
Jeanne Marie Davis
Jan 1, 2019
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, at 2 pm, at the Woods Chapel Congregation, 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Jeanne wanted, instead of flowers, remembrances to be made to the Jeanne Davis Art Fund at Graceland University. It will be used to make an annual award to an art student at Graceland,...
Judith Ellen Patrick
Dec 30, 2018
Judith Ellen Patrick, 63, of Independence, MO. passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Service will be 10am, Friday, January 4, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo. 64055. Graveside services to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, Mo. Judith was born on March 18, 1955 in Independence, Mo, to Charles and Mary(Byler) Patrick. She attended...
Vivian Keehler
Dec 30, 2018
VIVIAN KEEHLER Vivian Keehler, 70, of Independence, MO passed away December 30, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Thursday, January 10, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Vivian was born November 29, 1948 in Independence, MO to Carl and Edith (Badder) Keehler, both of whom...
Gary E. Hisch
Dec 30, 2018
Gary E. Hisch, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Village House Hospice. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Sunday at the chapel. Donations may...
Carl E. Davis
Dec 29, 2018
Carl E. Davis, 87, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 29, 2018. Services will be 2:00 pm, Sat., Jan. 5, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm before the services at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society Greater Kansas City Chapter,...
