Obituaries

Clyde "Cliff" Cloyd

Clyde "Cliff" Cloyd

Nov 9, 2017

Cliff Cloyd, 79, of Independence, MO passed away November 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, at New Walnut Community of Christ Congregation. Cliff was born March 30, 1938 in McAlester, OK to Ed and Zella Cloyd. He graduated from Central Missouri University, and went on to serve in the United States...

Marchetta Sneed

Marchetta Sneed

Nov 8, 2017

Marchetta Sneed, 92, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 10am on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the chapel. Marchetta was born on June 7, 1925 in Jefferson City,...

Henry S. Waterhouse Iii

Henry S. Waterhouse Iii

Nov 8, 2017

Henry S. “Harry” Waterhouse III died in Independence, MO, November 8, 2017 at the age of 92. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Friday, November 17, at CrossWay Bible Church, Blue Springs, MO. A 1:00 p.m. graveside will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Harry leaves his widow,...

Virginia Louise Bridges (Schondelmeyer)

Virginia Louise Bridges (Schondelmeyer)

Nov 7, 2017

Virginia L. Bridges, 78, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 7, 2017. Services will be 11 am, Sat., Nov. 18 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...

Barbara Boydston (Hays)

Barbara Boydston (Hays)

Nov 6, 2017

Barbara Ann Boydston, 66, Independence, MO *Born June 17, 1951 in Oregon, Il to Walter G and Mary P Hays. She is survived by her husband Gary, mother Mary, siblings Linda, Vickie, Tim, Sherry, Brenda, Ed, and Jamie, children Andy, Carey, and Jessica a daughter-in-law Amy, and 4 grandchildren Bailey, Tanner, Qwenton, and Olivia. She is survived by many nieces,...

Thomas Eugene Williams

Thomas Eugene Williams

Nov 6, 2017

Thomas E. Williams, 69, of Grain Valley, MO passed away at his home on November 6, 2017. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Tom was born on November 23, 1947 in Baltimore, MD the only child of Leo and Dorothy (Whitmer) Williams. After high school, Tom joined the United...

Ruth Joan Ford Newton Washam (Newton)

Ruth Joan Ford Newton Washam (Newton)

Nov 5, 2017

Ruth Joan Ford Newton Washam, 85, of Independence, MO passed into eternal glory Sunday November 5, 2017 at her home. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Independence, MO. Ruth was born March 10, 1932 in Beatrice, Nebraska. She leaves to mourn her passing sons Steve Washam (Nickie), of Blue Springs, MO, Scott Washam and Stanley Washam...

Janet Louise Mccarty (Snyder)

Janet Louise Mccarty (Snyder)

Nov 5, 2017

Janet McCarty, 65, of Lowry City, MO passed away November 5, 2017 in Blue Springs, MO. At her request cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be private at a later date. Janet was born in Clinton Missouri on March 26, 1952 to Johnnie and Kathryn Snyder. She was raised in Independence Missouri and graduated from William Chrisman High School....

Marvin F. "Mickey" Weeks

Marvin F. "Mickey" Weeks

Nov 4, 2017

Marvin F. “Mickey” Weeks, of Avondale, MO, left this world on November 4, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Sat., Nov. 11 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Children’s...

Dena Dinwiddie

Dena Dinwiddie

Nov 4, 2017

Dena Dinwiddie, 44, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Cremation is planned. Dena was born on July 28, 1973 in Independence, MO to Michael and Geraldine (Sargent) Dinwiddie. After finishing high school, she took a few college classes and worked various different positions while living in Nebraska, Arizona and Missouri. She was...

Ruth Sevart

Ruth Sevart

Nov 4, 2017

Ruth Sevart, 65, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. A service will follow at 6pm. Ruth was born on February 13, 1952 in Pineville, MO to Russell and Mary (Jackson) Motley. She loved shopping,...

Opal L.  Box (Hazlett)

Opal L.  Box (Hazlett)

Nov 3, 2017

Opal L. Box, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Nov 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; visitation 1- 2 pm; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Opal is survived by her husband Rev. Ted Box, of the home; daughter Brenda Morris and husband Dave, Apple Valley, MN; son Steve Box; daughter Diane Mahoney...

Robert Jaquess

Robert Jaquess

Nov 2, 2017

Robert W. Jaquess was born in Jackson County, Missouri on June 23, 1927 to Edgar and Bessie Jaquess. He went home to be with Jesus on November 2, 2017. He had lived at the Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Mo. the last three years of his life. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Jean Jaquess, Independence, Mo., a son, Jimmy...

Kenneth Goswick

Kenneth Goswick

Nov 2, 2017

Ken Goswick, 77, of Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Military Honors will be rendered at 7pm at the chapel. Ken was born on June 26, 1940 in Duenweg, MO to Lloyd and Ruth (Simon) Goswick. He was a graduate of West...

John Schieszer Jr

John Schieszer Jr

Nov 2, 2017

John Roy Schieszer, 97, a long-time resident of Independence, MO, passed away November 2, 2017. John was born, raised and graduated from high school in Marshall, MO. He was the fullback on the football team and did shotput and discus on the track team. He played two years of college football before enlisting in the Navy, serving in the Pacific...

Vivian Smith

Vivian Smith

Nov 1, 2017

Vivian Smith, 76, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Graveside service will be at 2pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at New Salem Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Vivian was born on February 26, 1941 in Ventura, CA to Harold Lewis and Mildred (Meek) Decker. After finishing high school, she...

Mack Spicer

Mack Spicer

Nov 1, 2017

Mack Spicer, 69, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Mack was born on October 28, 1948 in Beckley, WV to Billy and Ruby (Moore) Spicer. He worked...

Joan Lois Thomas (Mcdonald)

Joan Lois Thomas (Mcdonald)

Nov 1, 2017

Joan Thomas, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 1, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Joan was born October 4, 1947 in Independence, MO to Verne L. and June L. (Roberts) McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Thomas; and brother, Gary L. McDonald. Joan is survived by her...

Brian Morton

Brian Morton

Oct 31, 2017

Brian Morton, 44, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside services will be 10am Monday, November 6, 2017 at Six Mile Cemetery in Sibley, MO.

Shirley Frances Mcclain

Shirley Frances Mcclain

Oct 30, 2017

Shirley Frances McClain, 83, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, in Independence, Missouri. Shirley was born October, 24, 1934, to Allie and Minnie Agemy in Highland Park, Michigan. On March 24, 1956, Shirley married Kenneth B. McClain, and together they raised their three children in Brighton, Michigan. In 2005, Shirley moved to Independence, Missouri. Shirley is preceded in death by...