Obituaries

Zella Charleen Sellers (Thompson)

Zella Charleen Sellers (Thompson)

Mar 21, 2015

Zella Charleen Thompson Ochs Sellers passed away early Saturday morning March 21, 2015. Charleen, as she was called, was born on July 20, 1931 in Independence, Missouri to Thomas Kenneth Thompson and Zella Flay “Boyd” Thompson. While a young girl, the family moved to Chicago, Illinois where Charleen enjoyed countless moments with her pre-teen friends riding the street cars through...

Dylan Eugene Thompson

Dylan Eugene Thompson

Mar 21, 2015

Dylan E. Thompson, 16, of Independence, MO died March 21, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 6th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7th. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Dylan was born May 5, 1998 in Independence, MO to Trisha Kay Campbell and Donald...

Robert  Leslie "Bob" Hill Sr.

Robert  Leslie "Bob" Hill Sr.

Mar 21, 2015

Robert “Bob” Hill, 74 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away March 21, 2015. Visitation will be from 9-11am followed by Funeral Services at 11am Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Bob was born on June 9, 1940 in Adrain, MO. After the Army, Bob went to work at Lake City for a time until the opportunity came to work...

Delbert L. "Dub" Nabors

Delbert L. "Dub" Nabors

Mar 21, 2015

D.L. “Dub” Nabors, 84, of Belton, MO passed away March 21, 2015. He was born to parents Delbert Ancil Nabors and Lillian Irene (Carver) Nabors on June 18, 1930 in Kansas City, MO. Shortly after his birth, the family moved back to Watonga, OK, where he spent much of his childhood. He returned to Kansas City and attended Northeast High...

Geraldine Grozinger

Geraldine Grozinger

Mar 20, 2015

Geraldine “Gerry” Grozinger, 86, passed away on March 22, 2015, in Kansas City, MO. Private memorial services are planned. Gerry was born on March 16, 1929, in Eldridge, MO, to Earl and Pearl Ripley. She met and married Raymond Grozinger, and together they raised a daughter, Kathy. Gerry tended to the home, and loved to travel, garden, shop, and cook...

Dorothy E. Reynolds (Curry)

Dorothy E. Reynolds (Curry)

Mar 20, 2015

Dorothy E. Reynolds, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26th at Trinity Presbyterian; 1400 Sheley Rd., Independence, MO. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Dorothy was born December 14, 1921 in Independence, MO as...

Kelly Raymond Bunn

Kelly Raymond Bunn

Mar 20, 2015

Kelly Raymond Bunn, 59, of Independence, MO died unexpectedly of heart failure on March 20, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Kelly was born on August 18, 1955 in Wichita, KS to Verne and Bernice Bunn. He graduated Shawnee Mission West High School in 1973 and was an Eagle Scout and earned the God and Country Award. He attended the University...

Steven Ray Windle

Steven Ray Windle

Mar 18, 2015

Steven Ray Windle, 42, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Steve was born April 6, 1972 in Smithville, MO. He was a kind,...

Dayton Joshua Gavin Lusk

Dayton Joshua Gavin Lusk

Mar 18, 2015

Dayton Lusk, infant son of Joshua Lusk and April Johnson, of Independence, MO, passed away March 18, 2015. Visitation will be 11-1:00 pm, Monday, March 23, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside Service will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Other survivors include; brothers Ace Hinds and Gabriel Lusk; sisters Aubree Lusk and Carmella Lusk; Maternal Grandparents Brent and Mary Johnson;...

Margaret Louise Oertwig (Merritt)

Margaret Louise Oertwig (Merritt)

Mar 17, 2015

The angels carried our sweet mother to heaven on March 17th, 2015. She was born in Diamond, Kentucky to Ruby and Oscar Merritt on September 6th, 1925. The family moved to Evansville, Indiana when she was six months old where she was raised and attended school. She met the love of her life (James Oertwig) on a blind date and...

Mickey Sandford

Mickey Sandford

Mar 17, 2015

Mickey Paul Sandford, 61, passed away on March 17, 2015, in Independence, MO. Cremation is planned with private family services. He was born on October 13, 1953, to Robert and Marjorie (Gulledge) Sandford in Independence, MO. He graduated from MSU with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and was a quality inspector for Kraft Tools for many years. He enjoyed gardening...

Ronald Leon Holmes Sr.

Ronald Leon Holmes Sr.

Mar 16, 2015

Ronald Leon Holmes, Sr., 68 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, March 16, 2015 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the...

Rick L. Clutter

Rick L. Clutter

Mar 16, 2015

Rickie “Rick” L. Clutter, 63, of Independence, MO passed away March 16, 2015. He was born January 28, 1952 in Kansas City, MO Robert L. and MaryAnn (Blankenship) Clutter. He attended Van Horn High School. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his mother, MaryAnn...

Mason Folau Atagi

Mason Folau Atagi

Mar 15, 2015

Mason Folau Atagi, 16, Independence, MO died in a tragic accident on March 15, 2015. Services will be 11 am, Sat., March 21 at the LDS Stake Center, 937 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050; cremation. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Friday at the Stake Center. The family requests contributions to the William Chrisman Booster Club. Mason was born March 8,...

Charles Allen "Chuck" Thomas

Charles Allen "Chuck" Thomas

Mar 15, 2015

Charles Allen Thomas, 61, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 20th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Garden, Independence, MO. Chuck was born September 10, 1953...

Thomas Robert "Tom" Bessmer

Thomas Robert "Tom" Bessmer

Mar 14, 2015

Thomas Robert Bessmer, 65, of Buckner, MO passed away March 14, 2015. Services will be at 10 am, Friday, March 20, 2015 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams Street, Buckner, MO 64016; Internment at Buckner Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday, March 19 at the chapel. Tom was born November 12, 1949 in Independence, MO and graduated from Fort...

Byron Arthur Stewart Jr.

Byron Arthur Stewart Jr.

Mar 14, 2015

Byron Arthur Stewart, Jr., 87, a life-long resident of Independence, MO, passed away on March 14, 2015. Services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 19 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. In lieu...

Lillian  Fountaina " " Paxton (Wolf)

Lillian  Fountaina " " Paxton (Wolf)

Mar 13, 2015

Lillian Fountaina Paxton, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 20th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Lillian was born March 4, 1924 in Courtney, MO as...

Melba Jean Jeffries

Melba Jean Jeffries

Mar 13, 2015

Melba Jean Jeffries, 84, Independence, MO passed away March 13, 2015. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, March 19 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. Melba was born July 20, 1930 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Buckner High...

Waverly Naomi Grazier (Boyd)

Waverly Naomi Grazier (Boyd)

Mar 12, 2015

Naomi Grazier, 69, of Independence, MO went to Heaven on March 12, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Naomi was born August 30, 1945 in Branch,...