Obituaries

John Garrison

John Garrison

Nov 16, 2014

John Wesley Garrison, 95 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. John was born July 20, 1919 in Independence, MO to William H. and Myrtle (Leeper) Garrison and was...

Dianna Lynn "Di" Schroer (Shippy)

Dianna Lynn "Di" Schroer (Shippy)

Nov 16, 2014

Dianna Lynn Schroer, 64, Kansas City, MO passed away Nov. 16, 2014. A memorial visitation will be 6-8 pm, Sunday, Nov. 23 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation with private interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 1500 Meadow Lake...

Donna Moore

Donna Moore

Nov 15, 2014

Donna Jo (Riffle) Moore, 54 of Independence, Missouri passed away November 15, 2014. She was born on December 29, 1958 to Barbara and John Riffle. She was a 1977 graduate of William Chrisman High School. Donna married the love of her life, Gary Edward Moore, on April 21, 1979. Donna was preceded in death by her sister Janette (Riffle) Hartley....

Lemuel Leo Melton

Lemuel Leo Melton

Nov 15, 2014

Lemuel Melton passed away Saturday, Nov 15 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Lem, as he was known by those who knew him was born May 20, 1929 to Doris Craig and Johnny Melton. He was 85 years old. Services are at 10:a.m at the First Presbyterian Church with visitation one hour before on Wednesday, Nov 19th. Internment will be at Mound...

Mary Prall

Mary Prall

Nov 15, 2014

Mary Prall, 85, of Buckner, MO passed away November 15, 2014 in Oak Grove, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Thursday at the Chapel. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO. Mary was born on July 27, 1929 in Sedalia, MO to...

Herbert Michael "Herb" Soule Jr.

Herbert Michael "Herb" Soule Jr.

Nov 14, 2014

Herbert M. Soule Jr., 70, passed away on November 14, 2014 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by family. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and a Memorial Service will begin at 4:00 P.M. at the Mike Onka Memorial Hall, 11520 Putnam, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Ralph Leroy Sydney

Ralph Leroy Sydney

Nov 13, 2014

Ralph LeRoy Sydney, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Ralph was born July 27, 1932 in Barry, IL as one of nine children to Ralph and Susie (McIntire) Sydney....

Larry Carpenter Jr

Larry Carpenter Jr

Nov 13, 2014

Larry Wayne Carpenter, Jr., 42 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Larry was born October 1, 1972 in Santa Anna, CA to Larry W. Carpenter, Sr. and Mary L. (Suppenbach) Carpenter. He spent his early life in California and...

Joseph Gregg

Joseph Gregg

Nov 11, 2014

Joseph Edward Gregg, 77, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Joseph, son of (d.) Crystal (Fairbanks) and (d.) Ora Gregg, preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Jack. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; daughter, Deborah Miller and husband Kevin; sons Joseph, Donald and wife Stephanie, David and wife Michele; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....

Donald  Lawrence "Don" Herrick Sr.

Donald  Lawrence "Don" Herrick Sr.

Nov 10, 2014

Donald Lawrence Herrick, Sr., 80. passed away Nov. 10, 2014. Services will be 1:30 pm, Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy #200, Kansas City, MO 64114. Don was born...

Betty Audet

Betty Audet

Nov 10, 2014

Betty June Audet, 93, Independence, MO passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Betty was born June 9, 1921 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Clarence and Jeannette (Herman) Lyman. She owned and operated her own beauty shop on the Independence square before WWII. After her children were grown Betty worked as a secretary for the Kansas City schools retirement...

Sharon L. Davis (Vaughn)

Sharon L. Davis (Vaughn)

Nov 9, 2014

Sharon L. Davis, 73, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 9, 2014. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Nov. 14 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Benton County, MO. The family requests contributions...

Norma Jean Bucey (Johnson)

Norma Jean Bucey (Johnson)

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...

Clara Fulton

Clara Fulton

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...

Evelyn Curtner

Evelyn Curtner

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...

Dianna Berggren

Dianna Berggren

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...

Shirley Lee Johnson (Day)

Shirley Lee Johnson (Day)

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...

Joan Hall Shannon (Henson)

Joan Hall Shannon (Henson)

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....

Avery Wayman

Avery Wayman

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,...

Betty Perry

Betty Perry

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,...