Obituaries
Nancy Williams
Jun 13, 2014
Nancy Ann Williams, of Independence and Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away June 13, 2014, at NorthCare Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital after a lengthy battle with complications of a stroke. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. The Memorial Service will take place 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO...
Harold Hall
Jun 12, 2014
Harold “Wayne” Hall, 84 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center after a long battle with AML Leukemia. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until...
Carlos Cruz
Jun 12, 2014
Carlos Reveles Cruz, 68, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Carlos was born September 14, 1945 in Kansas City, MO the son of Charlie “Carlos” and Delores (Reveles) Cruz. He worked at Ford Motor Company and later for The Groves as a floor technician. Carlos was a member of the...
Charles Cunningham
Jun 11, 2014
Charles Elby Cunningham, 69, of Independence, MO passed away June 11, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Charles was born May 8, 1945 in Springfield, MO to...
Trudora Harshman
Jun 11, 2014
Trudora “Trudy” Harshman, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 11, 2014 at Vitas Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Trudora Vest Harshman was born the youngest child of Truman and Anna (Park) Vest on August 24, 1923 in Olathe, Colorado. She married Gordon Harshman on July 26, 1941. Her early education was in Olathe, CO. Trudy went on...
Shirley Stewart
Jun 10, 2014
Shirley D. Stewart Shirley D. Stewart, 71, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital East in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Shirley was born November 28, 1942, in Miller County, Mo. She was the daughter of Eugene and Lola Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Florence Comstock, Joan Palmer, Betty Porter,...
Johnny Wiss
Jun 10, 2014
Johnny Ralph Wiss, 81, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m Monday, June 16, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Floral Hills, Kansas City, MO. Johnny was born April 20, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to Ralph...
Gary Bafus
Jun 10, 2014
Gary Lee Bafus, 67, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, June 10, 2014. Gary was born July 19, 1946 in Newton, KS the son of William and Dorothy (Gaiser) Bafus. He was a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. Gary worked for a number of years with Marion Labs and retired as a research chemist...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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