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...

Nov 2, 2014

Jerry D. Jones, Sr., 84 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5,...

Nov 2, 2014

Denise C. Lingard, 60, of Buckner, MO, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Lee’s Summit, MO. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 with visitation to follow. Denise was born December 17, 1953 in...

Nov 1, 2014

Shane D. McElya, age 40, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 in his home. He was born on September 4, 1974 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Jean and the late Gary McElya. Shane was employed for many years in the oilfields in Kansas, then moved to Warsaw, MO in 2010 where he then became an...

Oct 31, 2014

Mary Satnes, 86, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Graveside Services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Kings Prairie Cemetery in Monet, MO. Mary was born in Springfield, MO on April 10, 1928 to Harry Louis and Christine Emaline (Mosher) Boyd. Mary’s siblings include Emma Boyd Eutzler, Julie Boyd Hilton, Doris Boyd Swadley, Harry...

Oct 31, 2014

Kash Franklynn Allen, spent one precious hour on this Earth before returning to the arms of his Lord on October 31, 2014. In that hour he was held by his parents, Kane Allen and Francheska Schnieders; maternal grandparents, Diana and Jerry Havens; paternal grandparents, Kim and Frank Allen; aunts, Baillie Schnieders and Chloie Allen; uncles, Cory and Kale Allen; and...

Oct 31, 2014

Helen Marie (Casner) Taylor, 92, Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Helen was born January 24, 1922 in Carroll County, MO the daughter of Price and Nellie (Moran) Casner. She was a homemaker. Helen was a faithful member of Maywood Baptist Church for over 65 years where she was involved in many church activities. She enjoyed ceramics, quilting...

Oct 30, 2014

Michelle Lynn Nurnberg, 36, Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born October 31, 1977 in Council Bluffs, IA the daughter of Ronald L. and Linda Kay (Beauchamp) Riedemann. She graduated from Atlantic High School in Atlantic, IA and received her B.A. from Northwest Missouri State University. Michelle was employed...

Oct 29, 2014

James Gibeson, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on October 29, 2014, at Overland Park Regional. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014, at 2:00pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A visitation will be held a half-hour prior to the service at the chapel. James retired from the KCMO Police...