Jan 6, 2013

Sandra Louise Daniel, 59, of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel....

Jan 5, 2013

Agnes Boyer, 91, of Independence, passed away Saturday, January 5th, 2013 in her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday January 10th at Mound Grove Cemetery. Agnes was born November 10, 1921 to Rudolph and Nellie (Carter) Hilton as one of 8 children. She graduated William Chrisman High school. Later, Agnes married Ray Boyer and together...

Jan 5, 2013

Glenda Lucille Summers, 73 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday evening, January 5, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1915 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the church. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donations...

Jan 5, 2013

Stuart Alan Logston passed away unexpectedly in Fairway, KS. on Jan. 5, 2013, at the age of 54. A Celebration of Stuart’s Life will take place on Sat., Jan. 12 from 2-5:00 pm, at Allen’s Banquet Hall, 11330 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Missouri Conservation Dept., P.O. Box 180,...

Jan 5, 2013

Willa Lea Hooper, 82, of Independence, MO passed peacefully in her sleep January 5th 2013. She was born on October 9th, 1930 to Charles Lee and Audrey M. (Boyd) Schnitker in Cross Timbers, MO. Willa grew up in Hickory County and graduated from Cross Timbers High School in 1948. Willa was married to Marion D. Hooper in 1952 until his...

Jan 3, 2013

Chloe Rhodes, 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, January 3rd, 2013. A private memorial services will be held by the family at a later time. Chloe was born May 9th, 1923 to J.W and Mary (Hayes) Wolfe in Clever, MO. She was one of 10 children raised in a farm town where her mother ran the local telephone...

Jan 2, 2013

Jerry D. McNiel, 70, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 2, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Saturday, January 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jerry was born August 28, 1942 in Purdy, MO....

Jan 2, 2013

Wilma Warnock, 82, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 2, 2013. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday, Jan. 6 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private committal services will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Monday, Jan. 7 at Gudgell Park Community of Christ, 500 E. Gudgell, Independence,...

Jan 2, 2013

Jan 1, 2013

Betty Jean Osburn, 85 of Kearney, Mo passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2013 at the Westbrook Care Center in Kearney, MO. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until service time Saturday at the...

Dec 31, 2012

Margaret (Margie) L. Chinn, age 70, of Grain Valley, MO, joined Heaven’s most holy choir on December 31, 2012. Margie was born May 11, 1942, to Oliver and Mercia Jackson (Riddolls) in Independence, MO. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1960. On May 18, 1963, she married Earl E. Chinn, the love of her life, and enjoyed being...

Dec 31, 2012

Sylvia Joann Richards, 81, Kansas City, MO passed away Dec. 31, 2012. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Jan. 7 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave,. Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208....

Dec 31, 2012

John J. Spor, 94, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away December 31, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 4, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Independence, MO. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. John was born September 9, 1918 to Joseph and Mary (Brant) Spor....

Dec 30, 2012

Ethel E. “Sadie” Clem, 89, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Swan Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice....

Dec 30, 2012

Della M. Fuller, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, December 30th 2012. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street Independence MO 64055. A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7th at the chapel. Burial will be at Lobb Cemetery. Della was born July...

Dec 30, 2012

Thomas Lee Simms, 75, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. Tom was born November 9, 1937 in Mammoth Springs, AR the son of Richard L. and Betty (Foster) Simms. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Tom had worked for Midwest Kenworth and later retired from Deuce Lear Foundation Company. After retirement Tom served as a marshal for Winterstone Golf Course....

Dec 30, 2012

Betty Susan Forkner, 62 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Heart of God Fellowship Church in Buckner. Burial will follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the church. Donations may...

Dec 30, 2012

David Alan Pugh, 63, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockwood Baptist...

Dec 29, 2012

Forrest Russell Quinn, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 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., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Forrest was...

Dec 29, 2012

Dre Nicholson Busch, 18, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012. A celebration of Dre’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Dre was born June 11, 1994 in Omaha, NE the son of Shawn Busch and Peggi Moats. He was a graduate of Centerplace...