Obituaries

Joseph  Tyler "Joey" Hammon

Joseph  Tyler "Joey" Hammon

Apr 14, 2015

Joseph Tyler Hammon, 14, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 1416 SW...

Catherine Louise Kessner (Selle)

Catherine Louise Kessner (Selle)

Apr 14, 2015

Catherine Kessner, 86 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away April 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm, Friday, April 17, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will follow visitation,- beginning at 2 pm at the chapel. Burial will take place in Floral Hills East Cemetery. Survivors include; her husband of 64 years, Donald...

Billie Lee Pallett

Billie Lee Pallett

Apr 14, 2015

Billie Lee Pallett, 84 of Raytown, MO passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the chapel. Donations...

Charles Mitchell Singleteary

Charles Mitchell Singleteary

Apr 13, 2015

Charles Mitchell Singleteary made his transition on Monday, April 13, 2015. Mr. Singleteary, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, served as the former Center Director for Job Corps in Excelsior Springs and St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church where he sang with Master Men’s Choir. He leaves a wife, Karla Singleteary, a son,...

Abelardo Conte "Ding" Hungriano

Abelardo Conte "Ding" Hungriano

Apr 12, 2015

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of our loved one, Abelardo “Ding” Hungriano, at the age of 62, who passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 6- 8 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 and Friday, April 17 from...

Joyce M. Colville (Mattingly)

Joyce M. Colville (Mattingly)

Apr 12, 2015

Joyce M. Colville, 87, passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert; sons Craig and Mark and his wife Zalfen and...

William Orlen Mercer

William Orlen Mercer

Apr 12, 2015

William Orlen Mercer, 67 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2015 at Leavenworth National Cemetery with full military honors. Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House or the family is accepting donations for final expenses. He was born December...

Joyce M. Colville (Mattingly)

Joyce M. Colville (Mattingly)

Apr 12, 2015

Joyce M. Colville, 87, passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO. Donations may be made in her name to the South Crysler Restoration Branch. Survivors include her husband...

Harvie K. Mock

Harvie K. Mock

Apr 12, 2015

Harvie K. Mock, age 92, of Independence, Mo. died on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Vitas Hospice Care Center in Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Born October 19, 1922 in Mountain View, Mo., he was the son of Ralph D. and JoHanna E. (Bollweg) Mock. He and Mary Ann (Held) were married on June 27, 1993. Mr. Mock graduated from...

Alfred Junior "A.J." Goodwin

Alfred Junior "A.J." Goodwin

Apr 12, 2015

Alfred Junior “A.J.” Goodwin, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at the E. 39th Street Congregation, Community of Christ, Independence, MO. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. A.J. was born...

Nellie M. Leach (Reed)

Nellie M. Leach (Reed)

Apr 12, 2015

Nellie M. Shipman Leach, 96, of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, April 17th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Nellie was born November 7, 1918 to Mitchel H. and Affie...

Francis O. Rains

Francis O. Rains

Apr 10, 2015

Francis O. Rains, 92, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Garden, Independence, MO. Francis was born September 25, 1922 in Dunnegan, MO as one...

Judith K. Romaker (Hall)

Judith K. Romaker (Hall)

Apr 9, 2015

Judith Romaker, 72, of Buckner, MO passed away April 9, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, April 13, at First Baptist Church of Buckner, MO. Burial will be held at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Judith was born January 18, 1943 in Sedalia, MO to Harry and Lorene (Miller) Hall. She...

Georgia Marie Howard (Mcneil)

Georgia Marie Howard (Mcneil)

Apr 9, 2015

Georgia M. Howard, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 13 at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Georgia was born November 22, 1925 in...

Connie Lynn Adams (Todd)

Connie Lynn Adams (Todd)

Apr 9, 2015

Connie Adams, 62, of Independence, MO passed April 9, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at Lobb Cemetery. Connie was born January 26, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Kenneth and Esther (Lindley) Todd. She loved race cars,...

Robert  M. Altheiede

Robert  M. Altheiede

Apr 8, 2015

Robert Michael Altheide, 86, of Sibley, MO passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Robert proudly served in the United States Army for twenty years until his retirement. He also worked for Universal Construction for ten years and later for Fort Osage High School for ten years. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Rinacke) Altheide;...

Jessalene M. Gray (Shumaker)

Jessalene M. Gray (Shumaker)

Apr 7, 2015

Jessalene Gray, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, at the chapel with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Jessalene was...

Beulah Mae Kenney (Turner)

Beulah Mae Kenney (Turner)

Apr 6, 2015

Beulah Mae Kenney, 95 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Monday, April 6, 2015 at John Knox Village. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday at the Stockton Cemetery in Stockton, MO. The family will greet...

Raymond Mcconnell

Raymond Mcconnell

Apr 6, 2015

Raymond E. McConnell, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 10th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Raymond was born March 16, 1926 in Kansas...

Garvin Fred Foster

Garvin Fred Foster

Apr 5, 2015

Garvin Foster, 94, of Raymore, MO, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Gravin was born on January 21, 1921 in Rich Hill, MO to Fred and Reada (Schwart) Foster. Garvin was...