Obituaries

Norma "Ann" Clark (Salter)

Norma "Ann" Clark (Salter)

Nov 27, 2017

Norma “Ann” Salter Clark, 81 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1915 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Hopewell Cemetery in Weatherby, MO. Donations may...

Vern Dale Scott

Vern Dale Scott

Nov 26, 2017

Vern Dale Scott, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care, Independence, Missouri, November 26, 2017. A visitation will be held from 2-4:00 p.m. followed by a 4:00 p.m. service on Monday, December 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside inurnment will be...

Russell Vanderpool

Russell Vanderpool

Nov 26, 2017

Russell Vanderpool, 83, Kansas City, MO passed away Nov. 26, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be 10 am, Sat., Dec. 2 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Kindred Hospice. Russell was born...

Charlotte Dyer

Charlotte Dyer

Nov 26, 2017

Mary Charlotte Dyer, 99, died on November 26, 2017, at the New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Charlotte was born February 18, 1918, in Lincoln, MO. Her parents, Carl and Ada (Allgaier) West, preceded her in death. She graduated from Lincoln High School and St. Teresa College (Avila University). She was married in 1939 to Charles Arnold “Reddy”...

Terri Lynn Rains (Weakley)

Terri Lynn Rains (Weakley)

Nov 25, 2017

Terri Lynn Rains, 64, of Independence, MO passed away on November 25, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 12-2pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Terri was born on March 24, 1953 in Independence, MO...

Barbara Mae Miller (Shoemaker)

Barbara Mae Miller (Shoemaker)

Nov 25, 2017

Barbara Mae Miller, 84 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her residence from ALS. Cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date. Barbara was born November 22, 1933 to William Oscar and Celma Patricia (Cable) Shoemaker. She had worked for a number of years as a supervisor in the insurance industry before she retired....

James Harold Musick

James Harold Musick

Nov 25, 2017

James H. “Jim“ Musick, 85, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 25, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Thur., Nov. 30; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice, 3100 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64111. Jim was born Jan. 27, 1932 in Tulsa,...

Nellie May Fishell (Hagerman)

Nellie May Fishell (Hagerman)

Nov 24, 2017

Nellie May Fishell, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Season’s Memory Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the...

Joanne Hipkins (Hipkins)

Joanne Hipkins (Hipkins)

Nov 23, 2017

Joanne Hipkins, 84, of Independence, MO has gone to the Glory Barn in the sky November 23, 2017. Visitation will be from 10-11am Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Joanne was born August 6, 1934 to...

James William "Red" Parks

James William "Red" Parks

Nov 22, 2017

James “Red” W. Parks, 80, was called home Wednesday, November 22, 2017. In hospice care for 11 months prior to his death, James passed peacefully in his sleep. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Foresta Parks; parents Glen & Marie Parks; sisters Dotty Parks, Rosie Brunkow, Jane McWherter; brother Meyers Parks and nephew MikeParks. James...

Devin Allen

Devin Allen

Nov 22, 2017

Devin Allen, 39, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Cremation is to take place with a private family service to be held at a later date in Cape Girardeau. Devin was born on January 18, 1978 in Independence, MO to James and Linda (Liebeknecht) Allen. After graduation from Truman High School he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from...

Albert D. Fuller

Albert D. Fuller

Nov 21, 2017

Albert Fuller, 85, formerly of Vancouver, WA and of Independence, MO passed away November 21, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 29, at Beacon Heights Community of Christ Congregation. Contributions may be made to the Community of Christ or the Southern Poverty Law Center. He was born February 24, 1932 in Ava, MO to...

Hollis H. Smith

Hollis H. Smith

Nov 21, 2017

Hollis H. Smith, 91, Independence, MO entered his Heavenly home Nov. 21, 2017. Services will be 10 am, Monday, Nov. 27 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Committal services with Full Military Honors will follow at 1 pm at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. Hollis was...

Lee Miles Morgan

Lee Miles Morgan

Nov 21, 2017

Lee Morgan 79, of Buckner, MO passed away November 21, 2017. Visitation will be from 9-10am Monday, November 27, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10am at the chapel. Private family graveside will be in Miller MO. Lee was born on June 10, 1938 in Carthage, MO to Virgil and Ruby (Stevens) Morgan. After high school in...

Louise "Pualani" Simpson

Louise "Pualani" Simpson

Nov 20, 2017

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Samuel Lloyd Bridges

Samuel Lloyd Bridges

Nov 20, 2017

Samuel L. Bridges, 82, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 20, 2017. Services will be 11 am, Sat., Dec. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church of Independence, 100 N. Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050; graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm, at Houstonia Cemetery, Houstonia, MO. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence,...

Maxine Eva Wiseman (Coffey)

Maxine Eva Wiseman (Coffey)

Nov 19, 2017

Maxine Eva Wiseman, 95 of Raytown, MO passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m., until service time Friday at the chapel....

Larry Brock

Larry Brock

Nov 19, 2017

Leon Brock, 75, on Independence, MO passed away November 19, 2017. Memorial services will be Friday, November 24, 2017 beginning at 1:30 pm at New Hope Baptist Church on Lexington. Leon was born on April 28, 1942 in Carrollton, MO to Jesse and Avis (Brumbaugh) Brock. 49 years ago he married the love of his life, Norma. Leon loved to...

Kenneth Clawson

Kenneth Clawson

Nov 18, 2017

Kenneth “Kenny” Clawson, 56, returned to his heavenly home on November 18, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He will be missed by many people. Kenny was born to Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Pat” Clawson, in Brookfield, Missouri on...

Raymond Edwin Nagel

Raymond Edwin Nagel

Nov 18, 2017

Raymond Nagel, 90, of Levasy, MO passed away November 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 1-2pm Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. Graveside services with full Military Honors will follow at 2:30 at the Buckner Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Buckner Chapel 816-650-5555).