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
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
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
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)
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
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
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...
Flossie Ray Jones (Sowell)
Oct 30, 2017
Flossie Ray Jones, 88, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 30, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Nov. 8 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. The family requests contributions to the charity of your choice. Flossie was born Nov....
Raymond Clark Treat
Oct 29, 2017
Raymond Treat, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Oct. 29, 2017. Memorial Services will be 10am Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Inurnment will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Raymond was born on January 1, 1934 in Tomah, WI to Chelcie and Arline (Krueger) Treat. Raymond proudly served in the United States Marie Corp...
Twyla Michelle Wasson (Sparks)
Oct 28, 2017
Twyla M. Wasson, 61, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 28, 2017. Memorial services will be 10 am, Friday, Nov. 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Twyla was born July 11, 1956 in Sugar Creek, MO and graduated from William Chrisman High School...
Martha Casey
Oct 28, 2017
Martha Casey 83, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Visitation will be 9 am Thursday, November 2, 2017 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago St. Sugar Creek, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am at the church. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Martha was born on...
Patsy Eleanor Jones (Parrish)
Oct 28, 2017
Patsy Jones, 83, 0f Independence, MO passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2017. Patsy was born on October 3, 1934 in Carbondale, IL to Mack and Margaret Parrish. She is preceded in death by her beloved Robert Russell (Bob) Jones. Bob passed away on September 12, 2017. They were married for over 65 years. To this union...
Tami Lynn Jones
Oct 28, 2017
Tami Jones, 50, of Independence, MO passed away October 28, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Tami was born February 7, 1967 in Independence, MO. She attended Blue Springs High School. Tami was passionate about all animals, but had a special...
Wilda (Whisman) Bray (Whisman)
Oct 27, 2017
Wilda (Whisman) Bray, 93 of Raytown, MO passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Monett, MO at 3:00 p.m., Thursday. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00...
Monte William Allen Jr.
Oct 26, 2017
Monte William Allen, Jr., 91 of Lee’s Summit, MO journeyed to his Heavenly home on Thursday October 26, 2017. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, 2 NE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Burial with full military honors to follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet...
Micheal James Sirginous
Oct 26, 2017
Micheal James Sirginous, 60 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home. Cremation is planned with a Memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence MO 64052. The Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel....
Faith Marie Neff (Lamb)
Oct 26, 2017
Faith Lamb Neff, 91, of Independence, MO, formally of Kansas City, Gladstone and North Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Faith was the daughter of Truman and Lee Arlie Grace Lamb. She spent most of her life in the Kansas City area, graduating from Central High School. In 1947, she married Lloyd L. Neff, Jr. and soon...
Ina F. Smith (Cooper)
Oct 25, 2017
Ina Smith, 90, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home in Independence, MO on October 25, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m., at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, followed by a procession to Mt. Washington Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service, all on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Ina is survived by son,...
Leon Carpenter
Oct 25, 2017
Leon Carpenter, 10 months, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 25, 2017. Leon was born December 1, 2016 to his loving parents Philip and Sophie Carpenter. Leon’s short life was nothing short of a blessing. Even in his passing his became a hero, as he became a donor. Leon is survived by his parents Sophie and Philip; grandparents...
Thomas W. "Thom" Adkins
Oct 25, 2017
Thomas Adkins, 41, of Independence, passed away October 25, 2017. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1st from 6-8:00pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th, Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will be Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 1pm at Louisburg Cemetery in Louisburg, KS. Thom was born Oct. 21, 1976, in Independence, MO. He was a self-employed jeweler...
