Apr 15, 2017

Jack Thomas, 74, of Camdenton, MO passed away April 15, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Cremation will follow. Jack was born in Franklin County, KS on July 26, 1942 to Charles and Sophia (Gartner) Thomas. He moved to the Independence area with his family as a child. Jack was a graduate of...

Apr 15, 2017

Audrey Doreen Williams passed away peacefully April 15, 2017 at Wilshire Nursing Home in Lee’s Summit. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Williams; her parents, Frank and Tammy Ireland; her brother, Clayton Ireland; sister, Margaret Carson and a number of nieces and nephews. Audrey was born on March 14, 1929 to Frank and Tammy Ireland in Colgate, Saskatchewan, Canada....

Apr 14, 2017

John J. Battor, 54 Kansas City, MO passed away April 14, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Tuesday, April 25 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. John was born June 22, 1962 in Kansas City, MO and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Northeast High School and DeVry Technical...

Apr 13, 2017

Lawrence George Edmondson, 91, of Independence, Missouri passed away April 13, 2017. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. Lawrence was born on February 6, 1926 in Independence, Missouri...

Apr 13, 2017

Frederick Lee “Fred” Young, 60, of Independence, passed away Apr 13, 2017. A celebration of life visitation will be held Thurs., Apr. 20th from 5-9pm at the F.O.P., 18300 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057. Fred was born September 3, 1956, in Kansas City, MO to Anna Lee (White) Young. He worked since he was 14 years old in the automotive industry,...

Apr 10, 2017

RICHARD YOUNG ANTHONY Richard “Dick” Anthony, 95, of Raymore, MO passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. A visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 1:30pm. Dick was born on May 6, 1921 in Syracuse, NY to Leon and Maude Anthony. After...

Apr 10, 2017

Dorothy Alene Jones, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the East Independence Church of Christ 2020 S. 291 Hwy, Independence,...

Apr 10, 2017

Betty Houtchens, 85, of Independence, MO passed away April 10, 2017. Visitation will be from 1-2pm Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Betty was born on August 9, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Marvin and Dorothy (Henderson) Ochsner. She graduated from North...

Apr 8, 2017

Bessie Fay Jensen, 87, passed away on April 8, 2017. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at LDS Stake Center, 705 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO 64050. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at the church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be...

Apr 8, 2017

Charles W. “Chuck” Lazenby, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away on April 8, 2017. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 13th from 10-11:00am followed by a service at 11:00am, both at First Baptist Church of Independence 500 W. Truman Rd. Independence, MO 64050. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Joyce. He is survived...

Apr 8, 2017

Frieda E. (Fletcher) Hensley, 74, Independence, MO passed away April 8, 2017. Services will be 10 am, Wed., April 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will follow at 3 pm at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Paris, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family...

Apr 7, 2017

Michael A. Barrett, 78, Independence, MO passed away April 7, 2017. Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, April 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; entombment at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Mark’s Catholic Church...

Apr 7, 2017

Apr 6, 2017

James W. Cady, 76, passed away April 6th at his home in Kimberling City, MO. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years Shirley, son and daughter in-law Jim and Jill Cady, daughter Pam and son in-law Mikel Sheek. He is also survived by 4 grandsons Tyler Anderson, JP Cady, Josh Cady, and Joe Cady, his sister and...

Apr 5, 2017

Frances L. D'Angelo My wife, my pal, my coworker, my wife of 67 years – what a wonderful time we’ve had. I miss you, love. Frances L. (Fenner) D’Angelo, 88, passed away on April 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. The Rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m., with visitation to follow from 5:00-7:00 p.m., both Sunday, April 9,...

Apr 4, 2017

Mary Francis (Morris) Story-Bellville, 85, went to be with her Lord on April 4, 2017, at Wilshire Lakewood in Lees Summit, MO. Mary was born June 18, 1931, in Oak Grove, MO, to Grover Cecil Morris and Iva Adams (Husted) Morris. She attended elementary and high school in Oak Grove and on June 18, 1950, she married Alvin LeRoy Story....

Apr 4, 2017

Jacquelyn Robel, 83, of Independence, MO passed away April 4, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Jacquelyn was born September 26, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Michael P. and Leona J. (Plucinski) Robel. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Donald...

Apr 4, 2017

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Long, 70, passed away on April 4, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00am, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 9320 E. 35th St. S., Independence, MO 64052. Contributions may be made to the church in her memory. Cindy was born on April 29, 1946, in Kansas City to Harry C. Long...

Apr 4, 2017

Trudy DeFoor, 90, passed away on April 4, 2017. A visitation will be held on Monday, Apr. 10, from 9-10am, with funeral service at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. She will be laid to rest in Mount Washington Cemetery. Trudy was born in Rock Island, Texas to William and Calista (Humbird) DeFoor....

Apr 4, 2017