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Patricia A Wacker (Panis)
Nov 8, 2016
Patricia A (Panis) Wacker, 67, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away November 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held 10am Saturday, Nov 19, at St. Mark's Catholic Church Independence, MO Inurnment to follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Patricia was born, May 4, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Salvador and Elizabeth Panis. She was preceded in death by her...
Betty Lee Stephenson
Nov 8, 2016
Betty Lee Stephenson, 88, beloved mother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on November 8, 2016. She entered this world on February 5, 1928 in Richland, MO, born to Otto and Edna Anderson. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Stephenson of Independence, sons Russell of Ozark, MO and Charles and his wife Rise Stephenson of Lee's...
Lou Ellen Scroggins (Feeley)
Nov 7, 2016
On Monday, November 7, 2016, Heaven gained an angel. Our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away at the age of 92, having lived a life full of adventure and wonderful memories. A visitation will be held from 7-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services...
Matthew Duncan Bogguess
Nov 7, 2016
Matthew Duncan Bogguess, 34, of Independence, MO passed away November 7, 2016. Matthew was born November 26, 1981 in Wichita, KS. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Vincent Sr. and brothers, Steven and Michael. He is survived by his 2 sons, Matthew and Messiah, his mother Pamela Mixon and her husband John, and his brothers and sisters,...
Mark Sutton
Nov 7, 2016
Mark Sutton, 69, of Greenwood, MO passed away unexpectantly at his home on November 7, 2016. A Celebration of Life took place on November 12, 2016 at Wing And A Prayer in Belton, MO. Mark was born on June 26, 1947 in Memphis, TN to Claude and Margaret (Gross) Sutton. He was a proud veteran of the Army, serving in...
Yvonne Elaine Brice (Perry)
Nov 7, 2016
Yvonne Elaine Brice, 93 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, November 7, 2016 at Wilshire at Lakewood. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel....
Vincent Lee Hedrick
Nov 5, 2016
Vincent Lee Hedrick, 79 of Buckner, MO, passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Research Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Vincent...
James May Sr
Nov 5, 2016
James May, Sr., 63, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge...
Melvin Lee Lemaster
Nov 5, 2016
MELVIN LEE LEMASTER Melvin LeMaster, 76, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Melvin was born on May 8, 1940 in Circleville, OH to Lonnie and Hazel LeMaster....
Joe Zeller
Nov 4, 2016
Joe Zeller, 90, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 4 2016. Committal services with Military Honors will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 MO Hwy. 291, Independence, MO 64057 or the Missouri Veterans Assistance League, 20109 Business Hwy. 13,...
Anthony Fjeld
Nov 4, 2016
ANTHONY JAY “TONY” FJELD Tony Fjeld, 59, of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Seymour, MO. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11,...
Martha Jeffries
Nov 3, 2016
Martha “Pat” Jeffries 75, of Sibley,MO passed away November 3, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5pm on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Martha “Pat” Jeffries was born on November 7, 1940, in Sibley, MO. She graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1958 and was a life long resident of Sibley. Pat retired...
Gary Richard Dickens
Nov 3, 2016
Gary R. Dickens, 69, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, Nov. 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Military Honors at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am before the Celebration at the chapel. Gary was born June 23,...
Winona K. Patton (Meely)
Nov 2, 2016
Winona K. Patton, 94, of Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions...
William Howard "Bill" Myers
Nov 2, 2016
WILLIAM HOWARD MYERS William Howard Myers age 94, formerly of Keller, Texas died November 2, 2016. He was born December 2, 1921 in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Bill married Helen Marie Adams on May 29th, 1952. They spent a little over sixty wonderful years together before Helen died from ovarian cancer. He missed her every day. Bill was raised on a farm...
Harry Glenn Hayes Jr.
Nov 1, 2016
Glenn Hayes, Jr. passed away November 1, 2016 at his home in Sugar Creek, MO. Glenn was born June 15, 1966 in Medford, Oregon. He graduated from Crater High School in Central Point, Oregon. He also served as a Marine in the Iraq war. Glenn Married Debra “Debi” and they had 5 Children together. He leaves behind his Wife of...
Tia Leann Lewis
Nov 1, 2016
Tia Leann Lewis, 42, Independence, MO died Nov. 1, 2016. Private services will be scheduled at a later date; cremation. Tia was born May 22, 1974 in Hannibal, MO. She graduated from Lee’s Summit High School. Tia was preceded in death by her mother Vicki Lewis. She is survived by daughter Haleigh Campbell; son Hayden Campbell, both of Sugar Creek.,...
Lloyd Dwight Gilworth
Nov 1, 2016
Lloyd D. Gilworth, 81, of Independence, MO passed November 1, 2016 at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, 3 children and their families. The family is holding a private celebration of life at a later date.
Helen Fender
Nov 1, 2016
Helen Irene Fender, 109 years young, passed away on November 1, 2016, in New Bloomfield, MO. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the chapel. She will be laid to rest in Mound Grove...
Ruth H. Foster (Tessmer)
Oct 31, 2016
Ruth Foster, 97, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. service on Friday, November 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Ruth was born November 7, 1918 in Mayville, WI to...
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