Nov 8, 2014

Norma Jean Bucey 83, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Norma was born August 27th, 1931 in Kansas City as one of five children to Harry and Irene (Snyder) Johnson. She...

Nov 8, 2014

Clara Mae Fulton, 91, passed away November 8, 2014 at Carmel Hills Living Center. She was the daughter of Biege and Winifred Rogers. Clara worked at Getz Prescriptions and worked in various day cares throughout her life. She was a member of Glenwood Park United Methodist Church and worked with the youth and taught Sunday school for 75 years. She...

Nov 7, 2014

Evelyn Maxine Curtner, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 after a nine year battle with cancer. Evelyn was born December 13, 1932 in Oak Grove, MO the daughter of Theodore and Ruby (Roemmich) Rustman. Evelyn sold real estate for a short time with Hamilton Real estate in Buckner. She was known for her wonderful cooking, and...

Nov 7, 2014

Dianna M. Berggren, 71, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, November 7, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12th at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Dianna was born February 21, 1943 in Riverside, CA as one of...

Nov 7, 2014

Shirley Lee Johnson, 78, Raymore, MO, formerly of Independence, passed away Nov. 7, 2014. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, Nov. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 3846 W...

Nov 6, 2014

Joan Hall Shannon, 79 of Woodbridge, VA passed away November 6, 2014. She was born March 22, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Henson. Joan was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Hall. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence S....

Nov 6, 2014

Avery Wayman, infant son of Ainsley Rice and Andrew Wayman, passed November 6, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Though his life was cut far too short, the life he lived was perfect. Avery knew nothing but the warm embrace of his mother’s love. He was always comfortable,...

Nov 6, 2014

Betty Clastine Perry, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 6, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 at Sugar Creek Church of Christ 10800 Kentucky Rd. Funeral Services will be 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 at the Church. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Betty was born on June 2,...

Nov 6, 2014

Joan Hall Shannon, 79 of Woodbridge, VA passed away November 6, 2014. She was born March 22, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Henson. Joan was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Hall. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence S....

Nov 6, 2014

Nov 6, 2014

Jeanette Muncrief, 59, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on November 6, 2014, after over four years of bravely battling cancer. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, from 6-8:00pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. She was born on October 5, 1955 to Vernon and Maxine Corliss. Later in life,...

Nov 5, 2014

Nov 5, 2014

Phyllis R. Tittle of Independence, MO, passed away on November 5, 2014, at Monterey Park Nursing Center. She was born on March 16, 1932, to John Charles and LeGreta Bernice (Bowman) Ross in Decatur, IL. She graduated from William Chrisman in the class of 1949. She was a medical laboratory manager for many years. She is preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2014

Jimmie R. Powers, 84, peacefully passed away on November 4th, 2014. The family will be celebrating his life during a private ceremony. Jimmie was born August 30, 1930 in Springfield, MO to M. Marie & Ray Powers. He was a loving and supportive father to his children and grandchildren, and a caring husband who had a passion for woodworking, the...

Nov 4, 2014

Alice Marie (Herrell) Bayless Johnson, 96, formerly of Long Beach, CA, crossed over “into life” on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at 2:23 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in Luff Auditorium at the Stone Church Community of Christ located at 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050 on Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. Alice Marie lived a...

Nov 4, 2014

Eugene W. Shull of Independence, MO was welcomed into Heaven on November 4, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born in Marshall, MO and served in the Navy during WW II. Eugene was a master mechanic and began his KC career at Rost Chevrolet. He was eager to help anyone in need and loved sharing his mechanical talent....

Nov 4, 2014

Betty Joanne Bridges (Burns), 72, passed away November 4, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Betty was born January 1, 1942 in Independence, Missouri and resided in the areas of Sibley, Atherton, and Buckner for the duration of her life. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking, camping and fishing at Lake Paradise and spending time on...

Nov 3, 2014

Thomas R. Nunn, 64, Independence, MO died Nov. 3, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Sat., Nov. 8 at New Walnut Park Community of Christ, 1137 South Pearl, Independence, MO. Tom was born Nov. 6, 1949 in Warrensburg, MO. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was an Elder in the Community of Christ. Tom is survived by his...

Nov 2, 2014

James Porter Whitworth of Independence was born March 23, 1927 in Mack’s Creek, Missouri, the son of Opie Whitworth and Ruby (Dickerson) Whitworth. He passed away November 2, 2014 surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patty (Piper) Whitworth, his brother Glade Whitworth and wife Ann; his sister...

Nov 2, 2014

Kenneth LeRoy Holsworth, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Belton, MO. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov, 4, from 6-8 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at the chapel. Burial with full honors will take place in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Ken was born on January 27, 1932 in...