Jul 18, 2014

Pamela Lea Graham, 54, Independence, MO died Friday, July 18, 2014. Services will be 10 am, Wed. July 23 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. The family requests memorial contributions to Eden Heights Community of Christ, 800 S. Saville St.,...

Jul 17, 2014

Jack Langley, age 83, of Montgomery, TX, went to live with The Lord on July 17, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1931, in Waynesboro, MS. As a young boy he, his dad and twin-brother, Joe, worked many long hours as loggers, cutting and hauling “stumps” as they were called, to the local pulp mill. In school, Jack loved...

Jul 17, 2014

Jul 17, 2014

Brian Paul Jones, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2014. No services will be scheduled; cremation. He was born to Roy Paul and Mary Amy Travis Jones in Warren, Ohio on March 10, 1949. Brian graduated from Mentor High School and Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. Brian and his partner David Meinsen have made Independence their home...

Jul 16, 2014

Barbara L. Mart, 75, of Oak Grove, MO passed away July 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, July 20, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Barbara was born June 29, 1939 in Independence, MO, the daughter of George...

Jul 16, 2014

Irwin “Jack” Umsted, 88, of Independence, MO passed away July 16, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, July 19, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Jack was born June 3, 1926 in Davenport, IA to Forrest Lee and Ida S. (Beckman) Umsted. He...

Jul 16, 2014

Robert L. Hogge, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, July 20,...

Jul 15, 2014

Philip Ray Winans, 64, of Independence, MO passed away July 15, 2014 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. He was born June 13, 1950 in Boone, Iowa, the fifth child of Arthur Paul, Sr. and Alice (Allen) Winans. In 1968, Phil graduated from Creston High School in Creston, Iowa. He is survived by daughter, Jill Cook and husband Jerry, and their...

Jul 14, 2014

David John Olinskey, 55, Of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away on July 14, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014 with a rosary to be recited at 9:40 a.m., at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago St, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July...

Jul 14, 2014

Susie Mason, 70, of Bates, City, MO passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 18th at First Baptist Church of Bates City; 200 E Z Hwy. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery, Fort Osage,...

Jul 13, 2014

Yvonne Helen Boos, 79, of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, July 13, 2014 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends...

Jul 11, 2014

Mary M. Kilgore, 73, of Raymore, MO, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2014. At Mary’s request cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. Mary was born on September 14, 1940 to William and Ethel (Eckerson) McIllhargay in Kansas City, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kilgore, her parents, and...

Jul 11, 2014

Clifford Venus Vader, 81, Hermitage, MO formerly of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 11, 2014. Clifford was born December 9, 1932 in Independence, MO the son of Venus Clifford and Elsie Emma (Peterson) Vader. He was a carpenter by trade for over 30 years He enjoyed watching western movies, fishing, hunting and loved being with his family. Survivors include...

Jul 10, 2014

Passed away on July 10, 2014. Veta is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Iva Lindsey, her husband of 54 years, Bob Phillips, her Great Granddaughter, Leona Buckingham, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers. She is survived two daughters, Diana Buckingham and Pennie Phillips (Jody Bennett), 2 sons, Ed Phillips (Sandy Henderson) and David Phillips (Lora Phillips), 3 grandchildren,...

Jul 10, 2014

There are two sayings that were important themes in the life of Robert W. (“Bob”) Klamm. First, there are none so sad as those who cannot laugh at themselves. Second, those with sight look into things with their eyes, while those who are blind must look deeper. Bob has been laughing at himself, and looking deeper than most, for the...

Jul 7, 2014

Ruby Genevieve, 101,formerly of Independence, passed away July 7, 2014 in Oviedo, FL. Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 2014, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ruby Genevieve Williams was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on December 30, 1912, the second of eight children born to...

Jul 7, 2014

Richard D. Moore, 83, of Independence, Mo, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial mass to be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m.,...

Jul 6, 2014

Anthony Steve “Tony” Jasso, 92, Sugar Creek, MO, concluded the celebration of his life peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am, Sat., July 12 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W....

Jul 5, 2014

James “Jim” O. Ballantyne, 80, Independence, MO passed away July 5, 2014. Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be at 11 am, Monday, July 14 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday, July 13 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Jim was born Sept. 20, 1933 in Page, NE and earned a...

Jul 5, 2014

Ronald N. “Ronnie” Chrisco, 70, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the...