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....

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...

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...

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)

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)...

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...

Jun 3, 2014

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...

Jun 1, 2014

William Russell, 99 of Independence, MO, passed away, June 1, 2014 at his residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. William was born October 20, 1914 in Independence, MO to William Madison and Marion Ivy (Hinde) Russell and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a bus driver for...

May 31, 2014

Lily Bell Chadwick, 70, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Lily was born March 13, 1944. She was a graduate of Westport High School. Lily worked for a number of years as store manager for Payless Shoes. She was a member of the Independence Christian Center. Lily enjoyed bowling, fish, and spending time with her family. She was...

May 30, 2014

Mary Lee Tigner, 78, Buckner, MO joined her Father in Heaven on May 30, 2014, when she passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. Born in Blackshear, GA on May 1, 1936 to Edward and Emma Bolden. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers; Edward, Clarence, Woodrow “Doc”, Carl “Babe” and Joe. She is...

May 30, 2014

Mitchell E Gaage, 54, of Carrollton, Mo, passed away May 30, 2014 in Booneville, MO. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, June 6, 2014, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Mitchell was born in Kansas City on November 7, 1959. Mitchell was a very kind-hearted man, always there for anyone who needed a helping hand....

May 30, 2014

Mark E. Evans, 50, of Independence, MO, passed away May 30, 2014 at the KC Hospice House. A Memorial Visitation will be June 8, 2014, at Changing Seasons, 11014 E Winner Rd from 6:00-8:00 pm. Survivors are mother, Marilyn Evans, and brother, Allen Evans. Online condolences may be expressed at (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

May 29, 2014

Evelyn Talley, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed away May 29, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, at the Suburban Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Evelyn was...

May 27, 2014

Joyce B. Wiley, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Village House Hospice in Lee’s Summit, MO. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Joyce was born February 29, 1944 in Harrison, AR the only child of Willis and Bessie Lucille (Villines) Frederick. She was a beloved mother...

May 27, 2014

Hazel Ruth Crall, 95, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 27, 2014. Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, 2014 at 10:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment will take place in Oak Ridge...

May 26, 2014

Frank S. Jennings III, known to family and friends as Sandy, died on Monday, May 26, 2014, at home in Kansas City after a long illness. He was 81 years old. A native of Independence, he was born June 30, 1932 to (the late) Frank and Louise Jennings. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014,...

May 26, 2014

Lonnie Jean Leamon, 67 of Independence, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Lonnie was born...

May 25, 2014

Martin Kotler, age 47, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, he spent the last 12 years in Missouri, with his wife Melissa. The one thing he loved more than ocean, was driving over the road, which he did for 18 years. In 2008, he suffered a heart attack, and his...

May 25, 2014

Pauline Jessen, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away May 25, 2014 Graveside Inurnment will be private. Pauline was born on March 20, 1929 to Frank Sr. and Ann (Mehulka) Kolbe in Ackley, Iowa. Pauline was one of thirteen children. During college, Pauline played basketball, and remained a fan of college basketball throughout her life. She was a loyal Chiefs fan....