Oct 23, 2016

Margaret V. Williams, 94, of Independence, MO went to be with Her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2016. Margaret was born on August 3, 1922 in Blue Springs, MO to Raymond W. and Ella Maurine (Boman) Wyatt. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1941 as Salutatorian. Margaret married Paul D. Williams on June 15, 1940. They enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2016

DONNA LEE WILLIAMSON Donna Williamson, 71, went to her loving Father on October 23, 2016, She was a life time resident of Independence, MO. She turned her heart and life over to God on March 27, 1997 at 10:07 p.m. Afterward all she did was for His glory. She was a floral designer. After retiring, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting and...

Oct 22, 2016

Laura S. Keeling (née Fitzsimmons), age 63, of Lee’s Summit, MO died unexpectedly at her home on October 22, 2016 and is preceded in death by her parents, Fred F. Fitzsimmons and Mary Jane Fox Fitzsimmons. Laura is survived by her daughter, Sarah E. Keeling (Brad Roberson) and son, David M. Keeling; granddaughter Giuliana H. Roberson; siblings Claire Fitzsimmons, Sarah...

Oct 21, 2016

Leonard E. Bailey, 58, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 21, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, Oct. 28 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be 2 pm, Sat. at Brighton Cemetery in Brighton MO. Leonard was born June 25, 1958 in Independence and was know around the metro area as ”Leonard the...

Oct 21, 2016

Thuc Thi Nguyen, 94, Independence, MO died Oct 21, 2016,.Visitation 9-10 am, Tuesday at Church of the Holy Martyrs, Mass at 10 am, at church. Inurnment will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery. The family request contributions to American Heart Assoc. Greater Kansas City Chapter, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Thuc was born Feb. 22, 1922 in Hanoi,...

Oct 21, 2016

ROBIN E. VANARTSDALEN Robin VanArtsdalen, 55, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 21, 2016. A visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Robin was born on October 22, 1960 in Smithton, MO to...

Oct 21, 2016

Clyde Howard, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m., with funeral service at 10 a.m., both held Tuesday, October 25, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Clyde was born on August 6, 1936, in Kansas City, MO, to Henry and Edna (Stapleton) Howard. He worked...

Oct 20, 2016

JOHN WAYNE DATSCHEFSKI John Datschefski, 68, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 25, 2016 at New Hope Congregation 220 W Moore St, Independence, MO, 64050. A service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery...

Oct 19, 2016

Oct 19, 2016

On the evening of October 19th, 2016, the world lost a good man. Among so many other things, Dave was a husband, father, educator and friend. He was born on March 24th, 1953 in St. Charles, MO, then raised in Waterloo, IL. One of seven children, Dave spent much of his time as a youth participating in athletics. He excelled...

Oct 19, 2016

Delbert Paul “Lucky” Overman Jr., 56 of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away October 19th, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital. Family will greet friends from 5-7pm Sunday, Oct. 23, with funeral service Monday, Oct. 24, at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. He will be laid to rest in Mount Washington Cemetery. Lucky was born in...

Oct 19, 2016

Linda Hoge, 65, of Odessa, MO passed away suddenly on October 19, 2016. Per her request cremation has taken place and services will be at a later date. Linda was born on January 15, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Charlotte (Lionsberger) Tindall. Survivors include her brothers John Tindall and Jack Tindall. She is preceded in death by...

Oct 18, 2016

Mary M. Northrup, 79, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 after her battle with cancer. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, October 24,2016 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner MO 64016. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Mary was born July 27, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and...

Oct 18, 2016

Mary Ida Martin, 95, wife of Lewis Harold (Bud) Martin, of Independence, Missouri passed from this life and entered heaven on October 18, 2016, at 7:18 p.m. while surrounded at home by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 12-2:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Speaks...

Oct 18, 2016

Virginia L. Massey (formerly Wood, Peoples), a resident of Missouri, died unexpectedly on October 18, 2016 at the age of 72. Virginia was born on December 6, 1944 in Stover, Mo. Virginia is survived by her companion, Vernon Robinson; her children, Bob and Rhonda Peoples; her grandchildren, Jeremy Elias, Garry Brunner, Dusty Peoples, Bobby Peoples III (Tres), Breez Duffy; Curtis...

Oct 17, 2016

CAROL LEE SMITH Carol Smith, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Carol was born...

Oct 17, 2016

Eugene “Gene” E. Childers, 90, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 17, 2016. Visitation will be 10 am-12 noon, Monday, Oct. 24 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Committal service with Full Military Honors will be at 3 pm, Monday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Gene was born July 25, 1926 in Armstrong,...

Oct 17, 2016

David N. ”Dave” Lay, 60, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at First Bible Baptist Church in Blue Springs followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m., Thursday...

Oct 16, 2016

Monetta R. Fry, 87, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 16, 2016. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, Oct. 20 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 727 N. Main, Independence, MO 64050; interment at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service at church. The family requests contributions to the church. Monetta was born May...

Oct 16, 2016

Ida L. Woodward, 84, of Independence, MO passed away October 16, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Ida was born October 27, 1931 in Haddam, KS to August Henry and Zola B. (Congleton) Zenger. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gerald...