Dec 30, 2017

Robert C. Olivarez of Sugar Creek, Missouri; passed away on December 30th, 2017 in DeSoto, Kansas. Robert was a longtime Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor in the Greater Kansas City Area. He touched and influenced the lives of many through his career path and in his personal life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Feliz Olivarez....

Dec 29, 2017

Karen Duffin, 65, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am on Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Matthew Apostle 8001 Longview Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64134. Karen...

Dec 29, 2017

Gerry Fergerson, 81, of Raytown, MO passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Gerry was born on May 10, 1936 in Independence, MO to Chester and Agnes (Knemiller) Beatty. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, she worked for Allis Chalmers where she met her husband, Orla...

Dec 28, 2017

Alice Winship, 79, of Independence, MO and Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. A celebration of life service will be set in early spring. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Alice Winship Memorial fund benefiting Firefighters relief funds, C/O Hawthorn Bank 220 W White Oak Independence MO 64050. Alice served her community as a...

Dec 27, 2017

Violet M. George, 93, of Independence, passed away Dec. 27, 2017. A visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, from 10-11am with a service following at 11:00am, both at First Baptist Church of Independence, 500 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Violet was born August 20, 1924 in Mulberry, KS to Thomas and...

Dec 26, 2017

Maxine Franklin, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. A visitation will be held from 12-1pm on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 1pm at the chapel. Maxine was born on February 11, 1924 in Denver, MO to Alva “Ray” and Clara (Miller) Goin....

Dec 26, 2017

Georgia Latimer, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a very brief battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 9-11am Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 11am at the chapel. Interment will take place at Mound Grove Cemetery. Georgia was...

Dec 26, 2017

Elda Mae Thomas, 86, Raytown, MO passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 26 2017 surrounded by her family. Services will be at 10 am, Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Full Gospel Assembly, 10537 E 6th St. Independence, MO 64053; internment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tues. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th...

Dec 26, 2017

Delmar Neal Morton was born on December 16, 1958 to Carol Benbrook Morton, 22, and Wendell “Wick” Morton, 32, in Independence, Missouri. Del was diagnosed with lung cancer on December 17 and passed away in the early hours of December 26, surrounded by his family. Del leaves behind his mother, Carol and his two sisters, Debbie Morton Thederahn and Carrie...

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 24, 2017

Darleen Vinson, 89, of Independence, MO passed away December 24, 2017. A visitation will take place from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, December 29, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A private burial will take place at MO State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Contributions may be made to Ascension...

Dec 24, 2017

Rose Marie Schilpp, born October 31, 1927 in Spring Garden, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Schilpp, Sr., daughter, Jeannie Marie Villalobos and grandson Paul Wesley Read. Her surviving children are Janice R. Winfrey (JT) of Raymore, Mo., Jimmy Schilpp (Mary) of Jefferson City,...

Dec 24, 2017

Leigh Brooks, 47, of Independence, MO passed away December 24, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 8, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Leigh was born December 15, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to Robert...

Dec 21, 2017

Pauline Turner, 80, of Independence, MO passed away December 21, 2017. She was a devoted wife and mother of four. Pauline was a homemaker and business woman. Along with her husband Jimmie, she owned and ran Turner’s Café for over 20 years. She loved to sew, and her passion was quilting. Pauline was an avid reader, and adapted to technology...

Dec 21, 2017

Mary Morgan, 88, of Independence, MO passed away December 21, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8pm Friday, December 29, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mary was born on March 20, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph and Mary (McIntire) Cass. She...

Dec 20, 2017

Doris Anne Burrow passed peacefully into eternity on December 20, 2017 at The Groves in Independence with her son and daughter at her side. She was born to Floyd and Mabel Pickett on September 21, 1929 in Milo, MO. After graduating from high school in Nevada, she attended college and got her teaching certificate. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse...

Dec 19, 2017

Wendell Dee Pitts, 89, peacefully passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, 2 N Douglas, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Floral...

Dec 19, 2017

Sandra Jean Dean, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to the Kansas...

Dec 19, 2017

Loma Irene Harleman, 91, passed away on December 19th. She was born on October 29,1926 to John and Clara Irene McConnaughey in Robinson, KS. After graduating from Troy High School in 1944, Loma moved to Kansas City and met a young man, Virgil Harleman, from the small town of Taberville, MO. Virgil dated Loma on a dare from his sister...

Dec 19, 2017

Faye Schlie, 96, of Independence, MO passed away December 19, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, December 27 at Car-Speaks Chapel. Funeral service will be 10am Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Faye was born on November 4, 1921 in Greenwood, MO to Frank and Emma (Willsey) Smith. She was...