Obituaries

Katrina Brownbill

Katrina Brownbill

Jul 17, 2013

KATRINA SUE BROWNBILL Katrina Sue Brownbill, 39, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, July 17th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26th 2013 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence.

Milena Epstein

Milena Epstein

Jul 16, 2013

Milena Isidora Epstein Clavijo left home unexpectedly early on Tuesday, 16 July 2013. A farewell service will be held 10:00 am Friday, 26 July 2013, at Carson Speaks Chapel: 1501 West Lexington Avenue, Independence MO. She will be committed to the care of her ancestors and the earth at Mound Grove Cemetery. Milena is the daughter of Saul Epstein Warnock...

Brian Garrison

Brian Garrison

Jul 15, 2013

Brian E. Garrison, 38, Independence, MO died July 15, 2013. A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be at 2 pm, Sat., July 20 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Kindly omit flowers as the family requests contributions to a memorial fund currently being established for Brian’s children. Brian is survived by son Bailey Garrison; daughter...

Delra Riley

Delra Riley

Jul 14, 2013

Delra P .Riley, 81, Independence, MO, passed away July 14, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, July 18 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence MO, 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. Delra was born Feb. 16, 1932 in Stover, MO and graduated from Stover High School in the...

Kennedy Butrum

Kennedy Butrum

Jul 14, 2013

Kennedy Hope Butrum, 38 days old, of Sugar Creek, MO passed July 14, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be held privately for the family at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Kennedy was born June 7, 2013 in Independence, MO. She was...

Thomas Mclaughlin

Thomas Mclaughlin

Jul 14, 2013

Thomas D. McLaughlin, 70, of Deepwater, MO, passed away July 14, 2013. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, July 19, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. Cremation will follow. Tom was born December 2, 1942 in Buckner, MO to Forrest and Delores McLaughlin, and was a graduate of Fort Osage H.S....

Robert Van Dyne

Robert Van Dyne

Jul 13, 2013

Robert Edward Van Dyne, of Lee’s Summit formerly of Belle Vista, Arkansas, passed away on July 13, 2013 at Whilshire at Lakewood, Lee’s Summit. A private family graveside service will be scheduled at a later date in the Druid Cemetery, Randelstown, Maryland. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Robert was born on November 4, 1926 in Wheeling,...

John Lucas Jr

John Lucas Jr

Jul 13, 2013

John Lucas, Jr., 91, of Sugar Creek passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Carmel Hills Living Center, Indep. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Thursday, July 18, 2013 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11213 Chicago Avenue, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11 am, on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the...

Marnes Porter-Wall

Marnes Porter-Wall

Jul 12, 2013

Marnes T. Porter-Wall, 97 of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, July 12, 2013 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a private family gathering to be held at a later date. Marnes was born June 11, 1916 in Washta, IA to Chancy and Grace (Payne) Cooper. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles and...

Thomas Noland Jr

Thomas Noland Jr

Jul 12, 2013

Thomas Sheley Noland Jr, 87, passed away Friday, July 12 2013 at his home of natural causes. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 400 W. Maple, Independence, MO 64050 followed by services at 11:00. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to First United Methodist...

Wilma Reynolds

Wilma Reynolds

Jul 12, 2013

Wilma Louise Reynolds, 84 of Blue Springs, Mo passed away, Friday, July 12, 2013 at Monterey Park Nursing Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Bowers Chapel Cemetery in Urbana, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St.,...

Timothy Cobb

Timothy Cobb

Jul 10, 2013

Timothy Joe Cobb, 54, passed away July 10, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by his family. Tim was born in Kansas City, MO the son of Billie Joe and Janis (Johnson) Cobb. He was a graduate of Raytown High School (Class of 1978). He was an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 428 in Kansas City. Tim worked...

Leroy Waters

Leroy Waters

Jul 10, 2013

LeRoy E. “Doc” Waters LeRoy E. Waters, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 10th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16th at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17th at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; Lee’s Summit Rd. Independence. Burial will...

Mary Hall

Mary Hall

Jul 9, 2013

Mary Ruth Hall, 83 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Emeritus Senior Living in Overland Park, KS. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Wesleyan Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224. Burial will follow in Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO. The family will greet...

Myrtle Burton

Myrtle Burton

Jul 9, 2013

Myrtle Edna Burton, 91, Kansas City, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Myrtle was born December 11, 1921 in Cedar County, MO the daughter of Charley and Lydia (Moss) Cox. She had worked as a home health aid and was a longtime member of the Coventry Estates...

Morris Acree

Morris Acree

Jul 7, 2013

Morris L. Acree, 93, Independence, MO passed away July 7, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Sat., July 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City,...

Jesse Williamson

Jesse Williamson

Jul 7, 2013

George Williamson, 88, of Grain Valley, passed away Sunday, July 7th 2013. A visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 12th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. George was born August 23rd, 1924 in Independence, MO...

Neva Wadkins

Neva Wadkins

Jul 7, 2013

Neva Gail Wadkins, 58 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. Neva...

Ronald Hubbard, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

Ronald Hubbard, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

Jul 6, 2013

RONALD W. HUBBARD D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Dr. Ronald W. Hubbard, 79, of Independence, MO entered into eternal rest on July 6th 2013, surrounded by loving family. A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street Independence. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12th at the chapel. Burial...

Bill Lemasters

Bill Lemasters

Jul 5, 2013

Bill J. Lemasters, 88, of Overland Park, KS, passed July 5, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at Vandalia Cemetery in Vandalia,...