Obituaries

Sonya Lynette Korn (Cox)

Sonya Lynette Korn (Cox)

Nov 4, 2015

Sonya Lynette Cox Korn, 45, of Blue Springs, MO died November 4, 2015 from an Anoxic Brain Injury. She was born June 24, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri, and married Brad Korn on February 29, 2000. Sonya is survived by her husband Brad; four daughters: Lindsay Korn, Allison Korn, Elizabeth Korn, and Savannah Korn, & her dogs: Duke & Humphrey...

Donald Ray "Don" Fulfor

Donald Ray "Don" Fulfor

Nov 3, 2015

Donald Ray “Don” Fulfor, 69, Blue Springs, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2015. A memorial visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Committal services with Full Military Honors will be at 11 am, Monday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. The family requests contributions to St....

David Alan Childers

David Alan Childers

Nov 3, 2015

David Childers, 59, of Independence, MO passed away November 3, 2015. Graveside Inurnment will take place 2 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2015, with full Military Honors at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. David was born on July 9, 1956 in Fayette, MO to Eugene and Dorothy (Frevert) Childers. David moved with his family to Independence in 1958. After...

Yoshiko Mcginness (Kohara)

Yoshiko Mcginness (Kohara)

Nov 2, 2015

Yoshiko McGinness, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, November 5th at Carson Speaks. The funeral service will be held at Carson Speaks Chapel on W. Lexington Ave. in Independence. 10:00am Friday, November 6th at the chapel. A graveside committal service will be conducted at 12:30pm Friday, at Leavenworth...

Terry Robert Brand

Terry Robert Brand

Nov 2, 2015

Terry Robert Brand, age 61, of Kingsville, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at "his place” surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, from 5-7pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street, Independence, MO. Cremation. Terry was born on the Fourth of July in 1954 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Honna "Pat"...

Louanna Joyce Barton (Stapleton)

Louanna Joyce Barton (Stapleton)

Nov 1, 2015

Louanna Joyce Barton, 82 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel....

Emma Louise Arnold (John)

Emma Louise Arnold (John)

Nov 1, 2015

Emma L. Arnold, 89, of Independence, MO passed away November 1, 2015. She was born March 15, 1926 in Mt. Moriah, MO. She lived to take care of others. She did this through her nursing career as an RN, BSN, her church and volunteering. Preceded in death by her husband James L. Arnold and infant son John David Arnold, she...

Ronald Otis "Ronnie" Ladd

Ronald Otis "Ronnie" Ladd

Nov 1, 2015

Ronnie Ladd, 75, beloved husband and father, passed away November 1, 2015. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral Services will follow at 7pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Ronnie was born on October 10, 1940 in Fordland, MO to Dick and Emma (Evans) Ladd. He was married at St....

Lila B. Masterson (Green)

Lila B. Masterson (Green)

Oct 31, 2015

Lila Masterson, 104, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2015. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Wednesday, November 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Lila was born November 13, 1910 in Sanilac County, MI to Charles Kenneth and Beatrice...

Ronald Lohrum

Ronald Lohrum

Oct 31, 2015

Ronald Lohrum, 73 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)

Martha Janet "Marty" Brown (Stanke)

Martha Janet "Marty" Brown (Stanke)

Oct 30, 2015

Marty Brown, 73, of Buckner, MO suddenly returned to our Heavenly Father on October 30, 2015. Graveside services will be 11am, November 6, 2015 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be 2pm, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Buckner Restoration Branch. Marty was born with the heart of a servant on April 13, 1942 in Charlotte, MI to Albert...

Vivian L. Vail

Vivian L. Vail

Oct 29, 2015

Vivian L. Vail, 81, of Independence, MO passed away October 29, 2015. Visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at the chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Vivian Louise Vail left this world to be with her King October 29th, 2015 at the age of 81. Vivian was born...

Betty Lee Thomas (Snider)

Betty Lee Thomas (Snider)

Oct 28, 2015

Betty L. Thomas, 80, of Indep., MO passed away Oct. 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10am Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Burial will take place in Blue Springs Cemetery. Betty was born on Feb. 26, 1935 in Lowry City...

Bert Alexander Delong Jr.

Bert Alexander Delong Jr.

Oct 27, 2015

Bert A. DeLong, Jr. 91, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 27, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Sat., Oct. 31 at South Crysler Community of Christ, 3100 South Crysler Ave., Independence, MO 64055; interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the South Crysler Community of Christ Building Fund at the...

Thelma Fern Phillips (Shepherd)

Thelma Fern Phillips (Shepherd)

Oct 27, 2015

Thelma Fern Phillips, 65, of Independence Missouri, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 27th, 2015. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1st, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, in Independence Missouri; and family and friends will be received from 3:00-5:00 pm. The graveside services will be held on Monday, November 2nd, at 10:00 am at the...

Donna Jenkins

Donna Jenkins

Oct 27, 2015

Donna R. Jenkins, 76, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at her home of 59 years on October 27th, 2015. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Monday, November 2nd at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00am at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Donna was born April 8, 1939 in...

Jean Marie Hudgens

Jean Marie Hudgens

Oct 25, 2015

Jean Marie Hudgens, 88, passed away on October 25, 2015, in Warsaw, MO. Family will greet friends at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence on Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 1-2:00pm, with a funeral to follow at 2:00pm. She will be laid to rest in Green Lawn Cemetery. Jean was born on July 20, 1927, in Kansas...

Raymond Beebe Jr

Raymond Beebe Jr

Oct 25, 2015

Raymond C. Beebe, Jr., 85, passed away on October 25, 2015, at his home in Independence, MO. A funeral will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:00am, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence, MO. Family will greet friends from 9:00am-10:00am at the chapel. He will be laid to rest in Peninsula Cemetery in Blackwater,...

James M. Kobe

James M. Kobe

Oct 25, 2015

James M. Kobe, 44, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 25, 2015. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Oct. 30 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. James was born Feb. 4, 1971 in Kansas City, MO and graduated...

Robert R. "Bob" Golding Jr.

Robert R. "Bob" Golding Jr.

Oct 24, 2015

Robert R. “Bob” Golding, Jr. 58, Independence, MO passed way Oct. 24, 2015. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Oct. 29 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. Bob was born Aug. 6, 1957 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from William Chrisman High...