Jun 23, 2015

Goldie E. Weir, 96, of Independence, MO passed away June 23, 2015. A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Mound Grove Cemetery. Goldie was born June 9, 1919 in Milliken, CO to Roy and...

Jun 22, 2015

Fay Anna Federici, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2015, at the Villages of Jackson Creek.Fay was born on January 15, 1916, in New York. She was raised in New Jersey where she lived for 76 years before relocating to the Kansas City area to be closer to her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 22, 2015

Burnell Story, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 22, 2015. Visitation will be 10-11 am Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Indep., MO. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday at the chapel. Graveside services will be 3 pm Saturday at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO. Burnell was born on February 26,...

Jun 22, 2015

Leonard D. Lay, son of Roy Ludwin Lay and Nova Belle (Woolsey) Lay was born on February 28, 1928 in Clear Springs MO and departed this life on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, WY with family by his side. He was 87 years old. He was united in marriage to Alice Marie (Mitchell) on...

Jun 21, 2015

Timothy Ray Lowther, 50 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Vitas Hospice House. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Lee’s Summit Christian Church, 800 NE Tudor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 with cremation to follow services. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the...

Jun 21, 2015

Bernice Landsberg Andes, Lenexa, KS passed away June 21, 2015 at the age of 103. Services will be held Friday, June 26, 3:30 pm at the Community of Christ Church in Bonner Springs, 130 Metropolitan Ave., with burial immediately following at the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:30 pm before the service at church. In lieu of flowers...

Jun 20, 2015

J.L. Vickrey J.L. Vickrey, 79 went to meet the Lord after a long illness with his heart on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday at the Foot Hills Baptist Church 19935...

Jun 19, 2015

Everett Gene George, Jr., 79, Oak Grove, MO passed away June 19, 2015. Memorial services will be 10 am, Friday, June 26 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private committal will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105. Gene was born Sept....

Jun 19, 2015

Stephen L. Miller, 60, Independence, MO, succumbed to a courageous eighteen month battle of cancer on June 19, 2015. Services will be 10 am, Wed. June 24 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. Steve will be laid to rest in Mount Washington Cemetery, along with historical figure...

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...