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...

Dec 8, 2013

John Giese, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28th at Walnut Gardens Community of Christ; 19201 East R.D. Mize Rd. Independence, MO. John was born October 28, 1932 in Mitchell, SD to Melvin and Dorothea “Jackie” (Hughes) Giese as one of two children....

Dec 8, 2013

Nancye Susan Adams, 69, Mountlake Terrace, WA passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Her wish was to be cremated and interred next to her mother in Cleveland, TN at a date to be determined. Nancye was...

Dec 7, 2013

Clyde W. Noren, 88, Independence, MO went to be with the Lord on Dec. 7, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Wed., Dec. 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Pre-Columbian Studies Institute, P.O. Box...

Dec 6, 2013

James C. Stears, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th at the chapel. Burial will be at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Jim was born June 4, 1924 in Independence, MO, as the...

Dec 5, 2013

Lewis James Huntsucker, Jr., 89, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 surrounded by family. Lewis was born August 29, 1924 in Atherton, MO the son of Lewis James and Minnie Lee (Herron) Huntsucker, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in WWII. Lewis retired as Captain in 1983 from the Independence Missouri Fire Department. He was a...

Dec 4, 2013

Betty L. Price, 84, Independence, MO died Dec. 4, 2013 Memorial services will be 10 am, Thursday, Dec 12 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service. Committal services will follow at 2 pm at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley KS. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to...

Dec 3, 2013

William D. “Don” Wilkerson, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., December 9th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Don was born November 12, 1929 in Ash Grove, MO to Florence La Fern (Hagar)...

Dec 3, 2013

Wallace James Rice, 88 of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 at the community room and The Groves Retirement Community, 1600 W. White Oak, Independence, MO 64050. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., until service time Monday at...

Dec 2, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Darrell E. Yokley, 91, of Independence, MO passed away December 2, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...

Dec 2, 2013

Kyung Soo Perilli, 50, Belton, MO passed away Dec. 2, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, Dec. 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Kyung was born Oct. 28, 1963 in South Korea. She was a faithful member of the Nazarene Korean Antioch Church. Kyung is survived...

Dec 1, 2013

Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Viola Violet Jones lived a life that was a gift to us all. Viola Violet Jones of Independence, Missouri passed away on December 1, 2013 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Violet was born on July 31, 1924 to Don Carloss Thomas and...