Jun 17, 2015

Mary I. Morgan, born March 17, 1936, passed away June 17, 2015. Mary was a beautician for close to forty years. She leaves behind her husband of thirty eight years, Lee Morgan; four children, Jewel Groom of Independence, MO, Russell Groom of Kansas City, MO, Janet Karmolinski of Mesa, AZ, Robert Groom of Independence, MO; three stepchildren, Ruby Monteer of...

Jun 16, 2015

J. Mearle Patterson, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 22nd at the chapel. Burial will be at Floral Hills, Kansas City, MO. Mearle was born October 11, 1934 as one...

Jun 16, 2015

Verna Mae Johnson, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2015. Family will greet friends on Friday, June 19, from 6-8pm, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 20, at 2pm, with burial following in Hill Crest Cemetery. Verna was born June 6, 1934, in Chariton County, MO,...

Jun 15, 2015

James Allen Arrett, 65, of Independence, MO passed away June 15, 2015. An inurnment service will take place at a later date in Northwood, IA. James was born November 26, 1949 in Northwood, IA to Lawrence and Evalyn (Barber) Arrett. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving 3 tours of duty. He was retired from AT&T,...

Jun 14, 2015

Gerald M. “Jerry” Darrah, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be form 1pm until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Donations...

Jun 14, 2015

Jun 14, 2015

Joseph William Tosatto, 82 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Independence Manor Care surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. Donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer...

Jun 9, 2015

Rita Faye (Moss) Pilcher, 90, Independence, MO passed away June 9, 2015. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; private inurnment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Rita was born Jan. 12, 1925 to Delbert and Leona (Stuart) Moss in Morriston, AR. She loved...

Jun 9, 2015

George Lewis Brown, 59, passed away on June 9, 2015. A visitation will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO on Friday, June 19, from 6-8:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 10:00am, at the chapel. George will be laid to rest in Mt. Washington Cemetery. He was born on May...

Jun 9, 2015

Clifford Wayne Van Natta, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born May 2, 1928 in King City, MO, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; daughter, Diane (Alan) Grider of Emporia, KS; one brother, Byron (Nita) Van Natta of Belton, MO; four...

Jun 8, 2015

Donald E. Datweiler, 72, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 8, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 12th at Maywood Baptist Church; 10505 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13th at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Donald was born September...

Jun 8, 2015

Lee R. Moore, 83, passed away June 8, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Lee was born in Pilot Grove, MO to Sarah Jane Marie Howard and Joseph R. Moore on February 2, 1932. He was married to Carol Sue Morrow in Kansas City, MO on June 11, 1954. Lee is a U.S. Navy Combat veteran...

Jun 7, 2015

Jesse Lee Strode, 23, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 7, 2015. A visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family requests donations be made through the website, http://www.theresearchfoundationkc.org/programs/thinkfirst/overview.html Jesse was born June 4, 1992 in Blue Springs, MO to David and...

Jun 7, 2015

Truby Mae Goode, 86, Belton, MO, passed away June 7, 2015. Truby was born Aug. 3, 1928 in Oney, OK. . She was preceded in death by her husband Emmett Goode. She is survived by daughter Judith Martens, Overland Park, KS; son Dale Goode, Independence, MO; grandsons Ed Martens and wife Ginger, Belton, MO; Frank Martens, Grandview, MO and friend...

Jun 6, 2015

Beth Arlene Redman, 53, formerly of Independence, MO, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Lakeville, MN. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 12th at the chapel. Burial will be at Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue...

Jun 6, 2015

Salvador Cerda, Sr., 92, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday June 12th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the chapel. Cremation will follow. Salvador was born November 9, 1922 in Purepero, Mexico to Eutimio and Ester (Verdusco) Cerda....

Jun 5, 2015

Harrison Anthony Herold, 4 months old, passed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Lee’s Summit, MO. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 14th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Harrison was born January 28, 2015 to Jason and Darcy (Hertzberg) Herold. He provided much joy and love throughout his short life. He was named...

Jun 5, 2015

Stacy Ann Evans, 37, of Sibley, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Stacy was born December 12, 1977 in Kansas...

Jun 2, 2015

Lena Mae Flagg, 91, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away on June 2, 2015, in El Dorado Springs, MO. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 1:00pm, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, with visitation an hour prior. She will be laid to rest at Mount Washington Cemetery. Lena was born on May 5, 1924, in Caldwell County,...

Jun 2, 2015

Earl “Pete” O. Swindle, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 2, 2015. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the VFW Post 1000, 1002 E. US 24 Hwy, Independence, MO. Pete was born May 17, 1937 in Lebanon, IL. He retired as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force...