Obituaries

Teddy Lee Hoover

Teddy Lee Hoover

Jan 26, 2014

Teddy Lee Hoover, 58, Buckner, MO died Jan. 26, 2014. Memorial services will be at 7 pm, Friday, Jan. 31 at the First Christian Church of Buckner. Visitation will begin at 5:30 pm before the service. Teddy was born May 13, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. and graduated from Ft. Osage High School in the Class of 1973. He was...

Angela Kiefer

Angela Kiefer

Jan 26, 2014

Angela Marie Kiefer -- of Kansas City, Missouri -- died peaceably at The Groves-Rosewood Health Center in Independence, Missouri on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of 88. Angie was a wife, mother, teacher, lover of people, and lover of Jesus.Angela Marie Reda (aka Angie) was born on October 8, 1925 in Cherokee, Kansas to Mike and Antonette Reda....

Harley Gene Ramey Sr.

Harley Gene Ramey Sr.

Jan 25, 2014

Harley Gene Ramey, Sr., 73, Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Harley was born July 10, 1940 in Western Grove, AR the son of Rual James and Irene (Scott) Ramey. Harley worked for 27 years with General Motors retiring in 1990 and was a member of the UAW Local 31. He continued to...

Robert Reeves Jr

Robert Reeves Jr

Jan 25, 2014

Robert William Reeves, Jr., 49, Independence, MO passed away January 25, 2014. Robert was born December 10, 1964 in Pawnee, OK the son of Robert William and Mary (Lockhart) Reeves, Sr., Robert worked for Quality Janitorial for 26 years as vice president and head supervisor. He was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan, he especially loved spending time...

Rose Mary Brown

Rose Mary Brown

Jan 25, 2014

Rose Mary Brown, 92, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born September 16, 1921 to Joseph and Olive (Davis) Kasper of Wolcott, KS. She was one of seven children. Survivors include her sons, Daniel Brown and David Brown; daughter, Jeanne Brown; brothers, Andrew and Robert Eugene Kasper. Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur David...

Arlo Essex

Arlo Essex

Jan 24, 2014

Arlo G. Essex, 89, of Independence, Mo passed away, Friday, January 24, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Independence, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday...

Joseph Martin

Joseph Martin

Jan 24, 2014

Joseph Gerard Martin, 52, Raytown, MO, passed away 1/24/14 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. He was born on 10/28/61, in Jefferson City, MO to Ray and Juliana Tappel Martin. Joe attended Helias High School and Linn State Technical College. He was previously employed at Capital Projects. He is survived by four brothers: Wayne Martin (Jan), Kansas City, MO;...

Sarah Walls

Sarah Walls

Jan 24, 2014

Sarah A. Walls, 86, of Independence, MO passed away January 24, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial to follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Sarah was born June...

Joseph Fellers

Joseph Fellers

Jan 22, 2014

Joseph W Fellers, 58, of Independence, MO passed away January 22, 2014. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 26, from 1:00-3:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private burial in Floral Hills will be held a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 252-7900)

Marvin Kennedy Sr

Marvin Kennedy Sr

Jan 21, 2014

Marvin Orr Kennedy, Sr., 90, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Marvin was born May 14, 1923 in Kansas City, MO the son of Fred and Gladys (Higgins) Kennedy. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in WWII. Marvin retired in 1984 from the City of Independence as building inspector supervisor. He enjoyed camping, carpentry, and building and...

John Richerson

John Richerson

Jan 21, 2014

John Richerson, 72, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at the chapel. John was born October 25, 1941 in Independence, MO to Albert and Virginia (Fulton) Richerson as...

Doris Woodstock

Doris Woodstock

Jan 21, 2014

Doris Fern Jones Woodstock of Independence, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2014 in Independence, Missouri. Doris was born October 25, 1917 in Coleman, Michigan, to Phoebe Baker Jones and Samuel Appleton Shepard Jones, one of eight children. She graduated from Midland Michigan High School. At a church reunion in Michigan she met Lyle Wildermuth Woodstock where his father, appointee C....

Kenneth Eugene Savage

Kenneth Eugene Savage

Jan 21, 2014

Kenneth Eugene Savage, 89, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Kenneth was born September 28, 1924 in Independence, MO the son of Ralph and Ola (Gunsolley) Savage. He was a 1943 graduate of William Chrisman High School. Kenneth was a U.S. Navy Pilot Veteran of WWII and a member of the Reserves. After serving in the military Kenneth...

Mildred Simpson

Mildred Simpson

Jan 20, 2014

Mildred (Milly) Edna Simpson, 96, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. Mildred was born July 26, 1917 in Monticello, NY the daughter of William E. and Georgia (Bailey) Schoonmaker. She was a long time resident of Middletown, NY and moved to the Lee’s Summit area in 2002. She was a member of CrossWay Bible Church in Blue...

Charles Eubanks

Charles Eubanks

Jan 19, 2014

Charles Q. Eubanks, 79 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2014 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel. Charles was...

James B "Jb" Kelley

James B "Jb" Kelley

Jan 19, 2014

James B “JB” Kelley, 92, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 19, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed., Jan. 22 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service with Full Military Honors will be at 10 am, Sat., Jan. 25 at Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron, MO. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions...

Gladys Steele

Gladys Steele

Jan 18, 2014

Gladys L. Steele, 94, of Kansas City, MO was born September 25, 1919. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 18, 2014. Gladys was born in Blue Springs, to Joseph and Bertie Cole, where her grandfather had been a settler of the area. Gladys had been a long time member of Besonia Baptist...

Regina Ann Lalla (Cline)

Regina Ann Lalla (Cline)

Jan 18, 2014

Regina Ann Lalla, 49, of Independence, MO, passed away on January 18, 2014 surrounded by her family and close friends. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10 am, Sat., Jan. 25 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. The family requests...

Cordelia Vanderfeltz

Cordelia Vanderfeltz

Jan 18, 2014

Dottie Vanderfeltz, 72, of Buckner MO, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23rd at Speaks Buckner Chapel. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 24, 2014 at Heart of God Fellowship, Buckner, MO. (Times are still pending) A private inurnment will be held at Buckner Hill Cemetery at a...

Hazel Kaiser

Hazel Kaiser

Jan 15, 2014

Hazel F. Kaiser, 88, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Hazel was born on November 18, 1925 in Newton, KS to David & Molly Tilson. She met, and later married the love of...