Oct 18, 2013

Carole LaRaye McClain, 74, Independence, MO went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, October 18, 2013. Carole was born August 15, 1939 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of James A. and Shirley E. (Johnson) Scott, but lived a majority of her life in Independence, MO. She worked as a CNA and MTA for over 10 years at various...

Oct 18, 2013

Dennis Dean Anderson, 87 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. October 22, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Donations may be...

Oct 17, 2013

LLOYD THOMAS OSBORN Lloyd Thomas Osborn, 91 of Independence, MO passed away on Thursday, October 17th 2013. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday Evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 21st 2013 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to...

Oct 17, 2013

Madeline A. “Mickii” Long, age 77 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Erlanger Health System. Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM., Monday, Oct 21, 2013 in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; 300 Adams St. Buckner, MO 64016. Madeline...

Oct 16, 2013

Rebecca Ellen Clasby Kilgore, 53 of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2103 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at the chapel. Donations...

Oct 16, 2013

Milo Barnhard, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Milo was born in Independence, MO on August 12, 1921 to Milo and Mary Barnhard, Sr. Milo graduated from William Chrisman High School and married Nadine (Peggy) Inman on June 29, 1940. Milo attended Bradley University and trained as a journeyman tool and die maker at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria,...

Oct 15, 2013

Oct 15, 2013

E. Murlene “Tess” Whitley, 83, of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs. Graveside service will be at 11:30 AM, on Monday, October 21, 2013, at Mount Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM, on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. She...

Oct 15, 2013

May Edith Kramer, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to Smile...

Oct 14, 2013

PERSILLA “PATRICIA” BURCHELL Patricia Burchell, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 14th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17th 2013. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18th 2013. Burial at Mt. Washington, Independence. Pat was born January 28th 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Clarence E. and Julia (Leigh)...

Oct 13, 2013

Mildred D. "Miki" Bringman, 97, of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, died peacefully October 13, 2013. Miki was born August 21, 1916 in Rushville, Missouri. She received her BA Degree from NW Missouri State College and MSE Degree in English from University of Kansas. She taught High School English and Literature 40 years in the Saint Joseph, Missouri, School District. After retirement...

Oct 13, 2013

Dorothy Ida Mae Brand, 107, of Independence, MO passed away October 13, 2013. She was born October 4, 1906 in Chicago, IL. Dorothy lived most of her life in Independence, MO. She was a member of the Community of Christ, Stone Church Congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Brand; son, James M. Brand II; brother,...

Oct 12, 2013

Russell M. Clark, 87, of Grain Valley, MO passed away October 12, 2013. He was born August 24, 1926 in Ames, Iowa. Russell will always be remembered as a hard worker and a true family man. He was the patriarch of his family and instilled strength in those he loved. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Oct 12, 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Jack Buddemeyer, 60, of Grain Valley, MO passed away Thursday, October 10th 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Entombment at Mt. Washington Mausoleum, Independence, MO. Jack was born August 11th, 1953 in Kansas City, MO as the only child...

Oct 9, 2013

Oct 8, 2013

Dora “Dodie” E. Hartford, 92, Overland Park, KS, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 8, 2013. Graveside services will be at 2 pm, Friday, Oct. 11 at Mound Grove Cemetery. A lunch at 12:30 pm, Sat., Oct. 12 will be followed by a Celebration of Dodie’s Life at 2 pm at Shawnee Drive Community of Christ, 4400 Shawnee Drive.,...

Oct 7, 2013

Barbara Jean Fray, 88, Raytown, MO passed away Oct. 7, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday Oct. 15 at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown MO 64133. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed, Oct. 9 at the church. Graveside services will be at 12:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 10 at Roanoke Cemetery, Roanoke,...

Oct 7, 2013

Cecelia “Ce-Ce” Davis, 85, of Independence MO passed away Monday, October 7th 2013. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Cecelia was born March 7th 1928 in Jamesport, MO to Lois Franklin and Beulah Edith (Bennett) Davis as their only child. She attended Faxson Elementary and Paseo High School, as well as Kansas City Junior College....

Oct 7, 2013

Noel C. Rogers, Jr., 75, died Monday, October 7, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on April 24, 1938 in Richmond, MO, the first of three boys. His family owned a farm in Camden, MO, where he spent a good part of his adolescence. His parents also had a home in Kansas City, MO and he graduated...