Obituaries
Frank Ross
Mar 7, 2014
Dr. Frank William Ross, 69 of Kansas City, MO passed away, Friday, March 7, 2014 at Monterey Park Nursing Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138. Burial with full military honors will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in...
Maebell Wood
Mar 6, 2014
Maebell L. Wood, 85, of Independence, MO passed away March 6, 2014. A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO. Maebell was born March 18, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Malcolm Sr. and Maebell (Reimert) Linville, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived...
Bonita Hunter
Mar 6, 2014
Bonnie C. Hunter (Waters-Jewell) 66, passed away peacefully March 6, 2014 at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri. Bonnie was born to Roger and Lou Gene Waters of Hamilton Missouri on May 20, 1947. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1965. She then went on to receive her Bachelors from CMSU in 1969 and her Masters from...
Beverly Hayes
Mar 6, 2014
Beverly Sue Hayes, 75 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to Crossroads Hospice. Beverly was born March 30, 1938 in Springfield, MO to Lewis Howard and Mary Louise (Goudelock) Jackson. She had worked...
Noralene Oldham
Mar 5, 2014
Noralene A. Oldham, 74, of Independence, MO passed away March 5, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Noralene was born February 26, 1940 in Lee’s Summit, MO to Arlie and Marcia (Barr) Todd. In her...
Mary Golden
Mar 5, 2014
Mary Catherine Golden, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO formerly of Independence, MO died Wednesday March 5, 2014 at John Knox Village House. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m....
Norma Hutchison
Mar 4, 2014
Norma Jean Hutchison, 80, of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jamestown, MO. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...
Margaret Grigsby
Mar 3, 2014
Margaret Ann Grigsby, 65, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Margaret was born December 7, 1948 in Ava, MO the daughter of Marvin Russell and Deliah Lenora Judkins. She worked as an LPN for Research Hospital and recently worked for Kohl’s Distribution Center. Survivors include her husband John Grigsby; daughter, Margaret Gabauer; son, Marvin Grigsby; seven grandchildren;...
Judith Haas
Mar 3, 2014
Judith Kay Haas passed away March 3, 2014, at home in Independence, MO, cared for by family and friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Judith was born January 18, 1941 in California, MO the daughter of Floyd L. and Evelyn (Shoemaker) Hutchison, who have both preceded her in death. Judy was raised in Columbia,...
Mary Bradford
Mar 2, 2014
Mary Louise Bradford, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 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.,...
Dr. Oliver Clifton "Ollie" Houston Jr.
Mar 1, 2014
Dr. Oliver (“Ollie”) C. Houston, Jr., 85, died March 1, 2014 in Lee’s Summit, MO. A memorial service will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation available on Friday, March 7 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the...
Myrtle Crowson
Mar 1, 2014
Crowson, 92, Blue Springs, Missouri, after fighting a gallant fight against Alzheimer’s, went to Heaven Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055 from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020...
Beldon Denman
Feb 27, 2014
Beldon “Bel” John Denman, 86, of Independence, MO crossed over to the Spirit World to meet his Creator on February 27, 2014 in his Independence, MO home. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, March 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial and service...
Jean Stansfield
Feb 27, 2014
Jean Mildred (Webster) Stansfield, 91, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. A private memorial inurnment will be held at a later time at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, IN. Jean was born January 12, 1923 in Mishawaka, IN to Joseph E. and Lola May (Hullaberger) Webster. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1941. She...
Carroll Day Sr
Feb 27, 2014
Carroll H. “Dutch” Day, Sr. passed away February 27, 2014. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 4th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Dutch was born January 10, 1934 in Cameron, MO to Joseph Myron and Georgenna (Gillespie) Day as one of six children. He grew up...
Rhoda Willis
Feb 26, 2014
Rhoda L. Willis, 88, of Independence, MO passed away in her sleep on February 26, 2014. She was born August 17, 1925 in Otisville, Michigan. She and her husband, Ken, married in Michigan in 1946. They moved to Goleta, California, where they raised their two daughters, JoAnn and Jean. In 2002, Rhoda returned to Missouri to be near her family....
Alice Haskins Bonacker (Marvin)
Feb 25, 2014
Alice Haskins (Marvin) Bonacker, 101, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Alice was born January 22, 1913 in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of Orange and Pearl Marvin. She married Fredrick Bonacker on June 29, 1935. Their daughter Kay (Black) was born in 1940. Alice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and was active...
Raileigh Nicole Hay
Feb 25, 2014
Survivors include her parents, Chelsey Smith and Bradley Hay; parental mother, Carrie Wise and husband Vernon; paternal grandfather, Eric Biller and wife Stacey; maternal grandmother, Stacy Smith; maternal great grandfather, Ed Scarborough; maternal great grandmother; Helene Cross; paternal great grandmother, Doris Pritchett; paternal great grandfather, Charlie Pritchett and additional aunts, uncles and family.
Wanda Kosmicke
Feb 24, 2014
Wanda Jean Kosmicke, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, March 3, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Wanda was born in Independence, MO on November 28, 1923, the eldest...
Meurial R. Stearns Jones (Richardson)
Feb 24, 2014
Meurial R. Stearns Jones, 86, passed away on February 24, 2014, at The Groves in Independence, Missouri. Family and friends will honor her memory at a memorial service on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 p.m. with the service following at 2:00 at the Community of Christ Stone Church, 1012 Lexington, Independence, Missouri. In lieu...
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