Obituaries

Charles Woodside

Charles Woodside

Jun 9, 2014

Charles “Tony” Woodside, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away June 9, 2014. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 16, 2014 at Harmony Height Missionary Baptist Church, 1701 N Salem Dr., Indep., MO, at 10:00 am. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Indep., MO 64055. Burial with full Military Honors will be...

Gilbert Quintanilla

Gilbert Quintanilla

Jun 9, 2014

Gilbert Etcyl Smith Quintanilla, 30, known as Gibb by many, past away on Monday, June 9, 2014, in Liberty, MO. He was born on August 30, 1983 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Gilbert Cantu Quintanilla and Anita Elaine (Smith) Holden. Gilbert graduated from Fort Osage High School in Independence, MO on May 2, 2002. He was active in...

Virginia Catron

Virginia Catron

Jun 9, 2014

Virginia V. Catron, 89, Independence, MO. passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. Virginia was born May 27, 1925 in Eugene, MO the daughter of Richard and Barcie (Jones) Enloe. Virginia graduated from Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, MO. She enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She moved to the Independence, MO area in the...

Lawrence Michael "Larry" Green

Lawrence Michael "Larry" Green

Jun 9, 2014

Lawrence M. “Larry” Green, 67, Independence, MO passed away June 9, 2014. Services will be at 10 am, Thursday, June 12 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050, followed by committal with Full Military Honors at noon at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6- 8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E....

Gerald  Thomas "Jerry" Likely

Gerald  Thomas "Jerry" Likely

Jun 9, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” T. Likely, Blue Springs, MO passed away June 9, 2014 on his 74th birthday. Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, June 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; private interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flower...

Andrew Joe Collins

Andrew Joe Collins

Jun 9, 2014

Andy Collins, 89, of Independence passed away June 9, 2014. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Friday, June 13, 2014, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Visitation will take place from 6 - 8 pm, June 12, at the chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Andy was born on February 13, 1925 to William and India (Acree) Collins in...

Ruth Duncan

Ruth Duncan

Jun 8, 2014

Ruth Marie Duncan, 69 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Lobb Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014. Ruth...

Larry Bernard

Larry Bernard

Jun 7, 2014

Larry F. Bernard, 67, of Grain Valley, MO passed away June 7, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Floral Hills Cemetery. Larry was born December 7, 1946 in...

Doris Stomboly

Doris Stomboly

Jun 7, 2014

Doris J. Stomboly, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away June 7, 2014. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., June 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Doris was born June 2, 1928 in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from Graceland College. She was the Night School Coordinator for Wentworth Military Academy...

Mary Hamblin

Mary Hamblin

Jun 7, 2014

Mary Alice Hamblin, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 13th at Odessa Restoration Branch 131 Hwy N, Odessa, MO. Burial will be at Odessa Cemetery. Mary Alice was born December...

Libby Davis

Libby Davis

Jun 7, 2014

Libby Davis, 59, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Libby was born June 10, 1954 and was raised in Missouri. She met and married the love of her life, Charles, Davis and they spent fourteen loving years together. Their favorite...

Layla Joy Mildred Owens

Layla Joy Mildred Owens

Jun 7, 2014

Layla Joy Mildred Owens, infant daughter of Cornelius Owens and Katrina Apley, passed away June 7, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Layla is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Ted Apley and Kathleen Apley; paternal grandparents, Julius Buggs and Gaye Owens; uncles: Sean Owens, Julius Buggs, Jr....

Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth Scott

Jun 6, 2014

ELIZABETH ANN (WHIPPLE) SCOTT Elizabeth Ann Scott (known by many as Betty, and formerly as Elizabeth West), 78, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13th at East 39th Street Community of Christ Congregation; 15006 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055....

Dr. Mark Finley Maddox

Dr. Mark Finley Maddox

Jun 6, 2014

Dr. Mark Finley Maddox, 57, Kansas City, MO passed away June 6, 2014. A Celebration Mark’s Life will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 12 at Broadway Baptist Church, 3931 Washington St., K.C., MO 64111; cremation. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am before the service at church. The family requests contributions to The Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter, 8900 State Line...

Lola Evans

Lola Evans

Jun 6, 2014

Lola Evans, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 6, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, with burial to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Lola attended Blue...

Michael Martinez-Willis

Michael Martinez-Willis

Jun 6, 2014

Michael Angel Martinez-Willis, infant son of Monica Martinez and Tyrone Willis, passed away June 6, 2014.. Graveside Services will be Friday, June 20, 2014 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, MO. Online condolences may be expressed at (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

Richard Johnston

Richard Johnston

Jun 5, 2014

Richard Joe Johnston, 58, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 16th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17th at the chapel. Richard was born June 2, 1956 in Fairfax, MO to Myron and Kathleen (Davis)...

Charles Hodges

Charles Hodges

Jun 4, 2014

Phil Hodges, 73, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away June 4, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Blue Springs Assembly of God (2501 NE Duncan Road). Visitation will be Monday, June 9, 2014, from 5-8 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will take place in...

Ricky Graham

Ricky Graham

Jun 2, 2014

Ricky Stephen Graham, 67 of Parkville, MO, passed away, Monday, June 2, 2014 at Shawnee Gardens Care Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Christ Lutheran Church, 6700 NW 72nd St. Kansas City, MO 64151. Burial with full military honors will be in Terrace Park Cemetery. The family will...