Obituaries

Amy Elizabeth Jones

Amy Elizabeth Jones

May 8, 2015

Amy Elizabeth Jones, 82, passed away on May 8, 2015 in Lees Summit, MO. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Marks Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lees Summit Rd, with a Rosary said at 5:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 12 at the church. Amy will...

Howard Kelly "Bud" Layton

Howard Kelly "Bud" Layton

May 7, 2015

Howard K. “Bud” Layton, 68, Independence, MO passed away May 7, 2015. Funeral services will be 10 am, Tuesday, May 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Committal services with Full Military Honors will follow at noon at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service...

Billy Lee Horton

Billy Lee Horton

May 7, 2015

Billy “Bill” Lee Horton, 80, formerly of Independence MO, passed away on Thursday May 7, 2015. He was born September 3, 1934 in Omage, Arkansas to Bunyan and Della (Morrison) Horton. He married his beloved Evelyn (Treat) on December 17, 1955 in Searcy County, Arkansas; and together they raised six children. Bill and Evelyn moved to Kansas City, MO in...

Betty Miller

Betty Miller

May 7, 2015

Betty Sue Miller, born Dec. 25, 1938, resident of Buckner, MO, was called home by her Lord on May 7, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 11:00am, at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the...

Glen Edward Figolah

Glen Edward Figolah

May 6, 2015

Glen Edward Figolah, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Glen was born October 13, 1947 in Blue Island, Illinois as one of three boys to William Lind and Vivian Pearl (Lawarence) Figolah. He graduated from Ball State and...

Terry D. Hale

Terry D. Hale

May 5, 2015

Terry D. Hale, 62, of Independence, MO passed away May 5, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, May 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Sheffield Family Life Center, 5700 Winner Rd., Kansas...

Sandra Argo

Sandra Argo

May 4, 2015

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Argo, 64, passed away May 4, 2015, in Independence, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, May 7, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, Missouri, 64052, with a funeral service at 2:00pm Friday at the chapel. At Sandy's request, please join the celebration of her life in comfortable, colorful clothing. She will be...

Ralph Carl Kennedy

Ralph Carl Kennedy

May 3, 2015

Ralph C. Kennedy, 82, Independence, MO passed away May 3, 2015. Memorial services will be 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 4 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Ducks Unlimited Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis,...

Dorothy Ellen Hurst (Middleton)

Dorothy Ellen Hurst (Middleton)

May 3, 2015

Dorothy E. Hurst, 96, completed her earthly journey May 3, 2015 and slipped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was united in heaven with all who had gone before her: parents, Warren and Lillie Middleton, husband Robert, and 7 siblings. She leaves behind 2 children; Robert (Maxine) Hurst, and Carol (Victor) Jodts; 4 grandchildren Cheryl...

Philip James Bergman

Philip James Bergman

May 3, 2015

Philip J. Bergman, 19, Independence, MO died May 3, 2015. Services will be 10 am, Sat., May 9 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Berklee College of Music Scholarship Fund in memory of Philp Bergman, 1140...

Carl W. Williams

Carl W. Williams

May 3, 2015

Carl W. Williams, 76, of Buckner, MO passed away May 3, 2015. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Carl was born December 1, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the only child of Lola and Winford Williams. He retired as a supervisor for Bendix,...

Barbara Lou Bollinger (Swearingen)

Barbara Lou Bollinger (Swearingen)

May 2, 2015

Barbara Bollinger, 63, of Blue Springs, MO lost her life on May 2, 2015 after a long and hard fight against breast cancer. During those 10 years she would say that the cancer doesn’t define me and I will not let it win. This strong attitude allowed her to live a very fulfilling life where she was able to be...

Judy Charlene Jack (Reiff)

Judy Charlene Jack (Reiff)

May 1, 2015

Judy Charlene Jack, 73 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Friday, May 1, 2015 at her residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Judy was born November 16, 1941 in Kewanee, IL to Vernon and Margaret (Burchett) Reiff. She graduated from William Chrisman in 1959 and later from Graceland University as a...

Donald  Lee  Lake

Donald  Lee  Lake

May 1, 2015

Donald Lee Lake, 80 of Oak Grove, MO, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2015. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 58 years, son Roger, daughter Rhonda and son-in-law Timothy Butters, and grandchildren Rebecca and Zebediah. A celebration of life for Don will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2015 with...

Margaret "June" Rice (Robb)

Margaret "June" Rice (Robb)

May 1, 2015

June Rice, 88, of Indep., MO passed away May 1, 2015. Visitation will take place beginning at 9am, Wed., May 6, 2015, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will follow at 10 am at the Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. June was born on September 19, 1926 in Pontiac, MI to Percy and Irene (Budge) Robb....

Edward Gene Cadwell

Edward Gene Cadwell

Apr 30, 2015

Edward Gene Cadwell, 79, of North Kansas City, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Lindley Creek Cemetery,...

Bonnie  Forbes Antrim (Forbes)

Bonnie  Forbes Antrim (Forbes)

Apr 30, 2015

Bonnie Antrim 70, of Independence passed away Thursday evening, April 30th 2015. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a resident of Independence, MO. Her parents were Rev. Marvin Forbes and Mable Ruth Forbes also of Independence. She was a Registered nurse (retired) and had worked at the VA Medical Center and Independence Regional Health Center. She is...

Rita Marie Jenkins (Collins)

Rita Marie Jenkins (Collins)

Apr 29, 2015

Rita M. Jenkins, 58, Independence, MO passed away April 29, 2015. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm., Monday, May 4 at Mt Washington Cemetery. Rita was born July 26, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her father and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Tonya Hunsucker and husband David, Independence, MO; granddaughter Heather Hunsucker;...

Jenney Marie Long (Graham)

Jenney Marie Long (Graham)

Apr 29, 2015

Jenney Marie Long, 43, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, beginning at 3:00 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Jenney was born on November 18, 1971 in Trenton, Missouri to Rick and Debra (Hudson) Graham. As a young child she moved...

Mary Margaret Norris (Barr)

Mary Margaret Norris (Barr)

Apr 29, 2015

Mary Norris, 74, of Buckner, MO passed away April 29, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1-2 pm, Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Burial will take place in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Mary was born May 6, 1940 in Kansas City, MO as one of five children to...