Jul 5, 2015

Warren Barret Spillman was born on October 5, 1993 in Kansas City, MO, to Ward “Barry” Spillman and Alice Michele Spillman. He died unexpectedly at age 21 on July 5, 2015. From a young age Warren’s parents knew he was destined to pursue music. As a toddler, he loved to sit on his Grandmother Jeweldean’s lap while she played the...

Jul 3, 2015

Clarence J. Miller, 92, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 3, 2015. The family will receive friends and guests at Oakwood Baptist Church, 7600 Lees Summit Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139, on Saturday, July 25, 2015, from 1:00-2:00pm. A celebration of life service will immediately follow at 2:00pm. He...

Jul 3, 2015

Lauren D. Sperry, 66, of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, passed from this life on July 3, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House, after a long illness. At his side were Donna, his beloved wife of 42 years, and his cherished daughters, Monica Bradford and Beth Comer. Also present through prayer and loving support was an extended family that was at the...

Jul 3, 2015

Lorraine Mae Vaughan, 85, Independence MO passed away July 3, 2015. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday., July 7 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 S. 291 Hwy., Independence,...

Jul 3, 2015

Jul 2, 2015

Ronald “Stilly” L. Novak, 68, Sugar Creek, MO passed away July 2, 2015. A celebration of Stilly’s life will be 10 am, Tuesday, July 7 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 14310...

Jul 2, 2015

Beatrice V. Mengel, 95, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time. Beatrice was born April 23, 1920 in Woodbine, IA, as one of seven children to Frank and Ida Sarah Jane (Reynolds) Butterworth. She graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1938. She married Irvin Floyd...

Jun 30, 2015

Devin Patrick Sr., 22, of Independence, MO passed away June 30, 2015. A visitation will be held from 9-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Monday, July 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Devin was born March 10, 1993 in Honolulu, HI to Glenn Smith and Michelle Patrick. He graduated from William...

Jun 30, 2015

Bernice I. Kester, 93, of Independence, MO passed away June 30, 2015 at Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. prayer service on Monday, July 6, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bernice was born April 14, 1922 in Sugar...

Jun 29, 2015

Finis Claude Easter, 88, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Monday, June 29th, 2015 at Kansas City Hospice House from complications of diabetes and renal failure. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2nd at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3rd at Community of Christ E. 39th St....

Jun 28, 2015

Mr. Leroy Z. Smith, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be from 9-10 am, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow beginning at 10 am at the Chapel. Entombment will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Leroy was born on September 23, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to...

Jun 28, 2015

Jeanette G. “Jean” Reece, 86, Independence, MO passed away June 28, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, July 9 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 9320 East 35th St S, Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In accordance with her wishes, Jean’s body...

Jun 27, 2015

Connie Isaacks, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday June 27, 2015 at the Groves Community Hospice. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made...

Jun 26, 2015

Jun 26, 2015

David Edward Irving 89, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June26, 2015. David was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 16, 1926 to David Sr. and Catherine (Taylor) Irving. David proudly served our country in the Army during WWII. In 1953 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth, she passed away on February 8, 2014. David retired from CertainTeed...

Jun 25, 2015

Glenda Grace Divine, 68 of Bates City, MO passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 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 10:00 a.m., until service time Monday at the chapel....

Jun 24, 2015

Mary Anne Kessner, 58, formally of Independence, MO passed away June 24, 2015. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Monday, June 29, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10 am Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mary was born on March 26, 1957 in Kansas City, MO...

Jun 24, 2015

Christine Lynn Cox, 55, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Christine was born on February 16, 1960 in Kansas City, KS to Robert Dorries and Cleona (Norton) Helms. She was an Early Education Specialist for the Independence School District...

Jun 23, 2015

Glenda Hebert, 76, of Independence, MO, passed Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Glenda enjoyed gardening, baking, and helping others in community service. Survivors include three children: Jon Grow, Edith (Charles) Walsh, and Blake (Casey) Grow; grandchildren: Brian Walsh, Cheryl Walsh, Arron Grow, Heidi Grow, and Keiran Walsh; and great-grandson, Jaxen Lane. Cremation is planned with private family services. Online condolences may...

Jun 23, 2015

Janice Anne (Neidenberger) Keal, 86, Independence, MO died June 23, 2015 at The Groves. Friends may call between 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Monday, June 29 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside service to follow at 2:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W 75th...