Dec 17, 2013

Maxine Gouldsmith, 77, of Buckner, MO, began her heavenly journey on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A Celebration of her Life will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial following at Mound Grove Cemetery. Maxine...

Dec 17, 2013

Matthew W. Brashear, 56, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Monday, December 23rd followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Carson Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO. Cremation will follow. Matt was born June 5, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to RoseMarie (Lynch) and Harry W. “Bud” Brashear,...

Dec 16, 2013

Robert Kent Stonehocker, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the chapel....

Dec 16, 2013

Margaret June Gifford, 89 of Blue Springs, MO formerly of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Glenwild Cemetery near Westline, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington...

Dec 13, 2013

Tammy Lea Davis, 52, Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Tammy was born November 1, 1961 in Independence, MO the daughter of Harry C. and Barbara D. (Devine) Davis. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School. Tammy enjoyed crafts and loved camping with her husband. Survivors include her husband Robert Hill of 20 years; mother, Barbara...

Dec 13, 2013

Florio D. “Sarge” Piccinini, MSgt, Army, Retired, 89, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2013. Sarge was born November 28, 1924 in Oakmont, PA the son of Antonio and Concetta (Martini) Piccinini. Sarge retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service having served in WWII, Korean War and the Vietnam War. Sarge’s military...

Dec 13, 2013

Robert (Bob) McKim, 91, passed away December 13th, 2013. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19th, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501, West Lexington, Independence, Missouri. Interment will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. Bob grew up in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School and then began studies at the...

Dec 13, 2013

John Franklin Clark, 72, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December13, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at Garden of Memories, Pittsburg, KS. John was born February 22, 1941 in Carnegie, OK the son of Chester Allen and...

Dec 12, 2013

Ernest Griffin, 68, of Independence, MO passed away December 12, 2013 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, at the Suburban Chapel. Ernie was born August 25, 1945 in Independence,...

Dec 12, 2013

Dec 12, 2013

Wanda Schleger, 76, of Blue Springs, MO passed away December 12, 2013 at St. Mary’s Manor. Memorial services will be held in Canada at a later date. Wanda was born August 8, 1937 to Richard and Pearl (Kemp) Huggins. She had a positive attitude and zest for life. She will always be remembered by her family and friends as someone...

Dec 12, 2013

Lisa K. Terry, 51, of Lone Jack, MO passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18th at the chapel. Burial will be at Lone Jack Cemetery. Lisa was born July 22, 1962 in Kansas...

Dec 11, 2013

Martha Yokley, 84, of Independence, MO passed away December 11, 2013 at her home. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Monday, December 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery. Martha was born October 24, 1929 in Garden City,...

Dec 11, 2013

“John John” Keeney, 42, of Independence, MO passed away at Centerpoint on December 11, 2013 after sustaining injuries in an accident while walking to work the previous morning. John John was born August 9, 1971 to John F. and Janet Ruth (Fetters) Keeney and raised in Independence. John John is remembered for his reliable and helpful attitude. He was always...

Dec 10, 2013

Rose Mae Wrigley, 99, of Independence, MO passed away December 10, 2013. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a 1:00 p.m. service on Saturday, December 14, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO. Rose was born May 7, 1914 in Blue Springs, MO to Charles P. and Sarah Ann (Bradford)...

Dec 10, 2013

Cowboy Mike Keever, 58, of Branson, MO passed away December 10, 2013. A visitation will be held from 2-3:00 p.m. followed by a 3:00 p.m. service on Sunday, December 15, at Eastside Christian Church, 2629 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64129. Mike was born August 24, 1955 in Danville, IL to Bill and Betty Keever. He graduated from Independence,...

Dec 10, 2013

George A. Coulas, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16th at First Baptist Church; 500 W. Truman Rd, Independence. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Mt. Washington Cemetery. George was born October 3, 1929 in Kansas...

Dec 10, 2013

GEORGE CURTIS McCLARY George C. McClary, 95, Springdale, AR formerly of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. George was born November 24, 1918 in Independence, MO the son of Everett and Hannah (Kiley) McClary. He was a 1937 graduate of William Chrisman High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII stationed in Guam. George retired as...

Dec 9, 2013

Natalie Ann Niavarani, 23, Overland Park, KS died unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident. A Celebration of Natalie’s Life will be held at 3 pm, Sat., Dec. 14 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the...

Dec 9, 2013

Georgine D. Coleman, 98, Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Dec. 9, 2013. A memorial service will be scheduled in Holton at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Coleman Scholarship Fund at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS 66436. Georgine was born April 21, 1915 in...