Jul 25, 2014

Nikki Jean (Garcia) Pettrey, 42, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2014 at her parent’s home in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born December 15, 1971 in Kansas City, MO, grew up in Grandview and graduated from Grandview High School in 1990. She moved to Painesville, OH 16 years ago and married Calvin Pettrey. Nikki touched countless lives and will...

Jul 25, 2014

Noah William Stratton, 11, Independence, MO passed away July 25, 2014 as a result of a tragic auto accident. Services will be 11 am, Sat., Aug. 2 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to...

Jul 25, 2014

Kathleen R. “Kathy” Cook, 64 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, July 25, 2014 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Prairie City, MO. The family will greet friends...

Jul 23, 2014

Michael Dean Biamont, 64, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Michael was born November 2, 1949 in Pendleton, OR the son of Thomas Joseph and Betty Lou (Grove) Biamont. He was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Michael worked for Cosentino’s since 1995 as produce manager. He enjoyed collecting baseball and football cards...

Jul 23, 2014

Frank Carl Mesle, Jr. F. Carl Mesle, Jr., 99, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Rosewood Health Center. Carl was born Oct. 14, 1914, to Frank Carl Mesle Sr. and Mary Ocelia (Lewis) Mesle in Oneida, NY. Carl married Alice Kathalea Sprague (Kay) on June 4, 1941, at the Stone Church, in Independence. Kay preceded him in death in...

Jul 22, 2014

Richard Eugene Smith, 70, Oak Grove, MO passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Richard was born October 15, 1943 in Kansas City, MO the son of Richard Eugene and Maxine (Gunderson) Smith, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Richard worked for a number of years as an iron worker, having worked on...

Jul 22, 2014

Marcella J. Miller-Martin, 84, of Buckner, MO, passed away, Tuesday morning at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Buckner Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday at the Village Heights Community of Christ, 1009 Farview Dr., Independence, MO 64056. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation....

Jul 21, 2014

Naomi R. Craig, 93, Independence, MO, formerly of Sibley, MO passed away July 21, 2014. Visitation will be 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat., July 26 at Speaks Buckner chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, MO...

Jul 21, 2014

Mary Ellen Danielson, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 21, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm on Monday, July 28, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The Memorial Service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 29, at the Chapel. Mary was born on April 6, 1930 to Julius and Minnie (Purdy) Miller in St. Louis, MO. Mary was...

Jul 20, 2014

Phyllis J. Heavener, 74, Kansas City, MO passed away July 20, 2014. Memorial services will be 11 am, Sat. July 26 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service at the chapel. Cremation. Phyllis was born June 17, 1940 in California, MO and grew up there. She was a...

Jul 19, 2014

Born in Weaubleau, Missouri - Carol was the first of two daughters born to Wendell and Mildred Marie. Her ‘Home-Going’ date came much too soon on 7/19 after a long and hard fought battle with breast cancer. Her courage was phenomenal! Her strength and strong Faith was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Carol grew up in...

Jul 19, 2014

Richard (Rick) Eugene Louvier of Kansas City, MO, 54, ended his battle with cancer the evening of July 19th, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. A devoted husband, father and grandfather loved with a heart of gold. Any time there was a child around small enough to carry, they would be in his arms. A skilled tradesman, Rick was...

Jul 19, 2014

Marvin Leroy Stagner, 68, Independence, MO passed away July 19, 2014. Marvin was born April 18, 1946 in Elwood, KS. He worked for Engstrom Roofing as a roofer for a number of years. Marving enjoyed fishing and love flea marketing. Survivors include his longtime friend, Linda Stagner; her children, Ronnie Ashworth, Jr., and Thomas Ashworth and her grandson Ethan Ashworth....

Jul 18, 2014

Pamela Lea Graham, 54, Independence, MO died Friday, July 18, 2014. Services will be 10 am, Wed. July 23 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. The family requests memorial contributions to Eden Heights Community of Christ, 800 S. Saville St.,...

Jul 17, 2014

Jack Langley, age 83, of Montgomery, TX, went to live with The Lord on July 17, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1931, in Waynesboro, MS. As a young boy he, his dad and twin-brother, Joe, worked many long hours as loggers, cutting and hauling “stumps” as they were called, to the local pulp mill. In school, Jack loved...

Jul 17, 2014

Jul 17, 2014

Brian Paul Jones, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2014. No services will be scheduled; cremation. He was born to Roy Paul and Mary Amy Travis Jones in Warren, Ohio on March 10, 1949. Brian graduated from Mentor High School and Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. Brian and his partner David Meinsen have made Independence their home...

Jul 16, 2014

Barbara L. Mart, 75, of Oak Grove, MO passed away July 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, July 20, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Barbara was born June 29, 1939 in Independence, MO, the daughter of George...

Jul 16, 2014

Irwin “Jack” Umsted, 88, of Independence, MO passed away July 16, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, July 19, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Jack was born June 3, 1926 in Davenport, IA to Forrest Lee and Ida S. (Beckman) Umsted. He...

Jul 16, 2014

Robert L. Hogge, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, July 20,...