Obituaries
Joanne Nichols
Feb 24, 2013
Joanne (McPeek) Nichols, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed on to heaven February 24, 2013. Her battle with cancer ended with her sudden death on a snowy morning in Independence, Missouri. She was born January 30, 1958 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. As the daughter of Gerald & Florence McPeek, she was a military child and lived several...
Harold Payne Sr
Feb 23, 2013
Harold J. Payne, Sr., Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his residence. Visitation will be from 1-3pm Wed Feb 27, 2013 at New Hope Baptist Church, 18000 Lexington Rd. Independence, MO. Funeral services will be at 3pm Wed Feb 27, 2013 at the church. Burial will follow at Six Mile Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may...
William Inman
Feb 23, 2013
Lynn Inman, 47, Oak Grove, MO passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. Lynn was born July 23, 1965 in Independence, MO. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Inman; daughter, Tara Inman; step-sons, Aron Boudreaux, and Rob Bishop; sisters, Lisa Jones, Anita Kay Banes, Tonya Rockaway, and Cindy Kimmich; niece, Megan Park; and additional family and friends. A memorial gathering will be...
Mary Young
Feb 23, 2013
Mary L. Young, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel....
Charlotte Fallen
Feb 21, 2013
Charlotte Ruth (Hoffman) Fallen passed away on February 21, 2013, in Emporia, Kansas. For the last two and a half years, she resided at Sterling House Assisted Living, where she was compassionately cared for by the wonderful staff. A celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2:00 pm, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence,...
Daisy Mitchell
Feb 20, 2013
Lorene Mitchell, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 20th 2013. A visitation will be held from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28st at First Christian Church; 125 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. Lorene was...
Dora Slaughter
Feb 20, 2013
Dora Elizabeth Hudspeth Slaughter was born March 6, 1914 at Buckner, Missouri to Clara E. (Hock) and Henry C. Hudspeth. She was educated in the Fort Osage public schools. She participated in Buckner School contests winning first in vocal solo Division 6 sponsored by Buckner Community Assn. and won vocal voice contest from the Jackson County School contests. Dora played...
Jason Hartman
Feb 20, 2013
Jason Lawrence Hartman, 32 of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at his residence. Cremation is planned with memorial visitation to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening, February 25, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel.
Ruby Lindsey
Feb 20, 2013
Ruby D. Lindsey, 71, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 20, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Feb. 25 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation and interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens will follow at a later date. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests...
Kevin Booker
Feb 19, 2013
Kevin L. Booker, 50, Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 22, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Gertrude Brooks
Feb 18, 2013
Gertrude Brooks, 99, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Gertrude was born October 15, 1913 in Sherbrook, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Lorenzo and Delimma (Tougas) Brassard. She retired from Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, MA as a restoration technician for old books. Gertrude enjoyed playing bridge and bingo. Survivors include her daughters, Jean Miller and husband Robert...
Kenneth Howk
Feb 18, 2013
Kenneth O. Howk, 72 of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may...
Hugh Graff
Feb 17, 2013
With gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Hugh Graff announces his passing on February 17, 2013. Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, at the First Christian Church, 125 S. Pleasant, Independence, Missouri, 64050. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Private burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Marcia Miller
Feb 17, 2013
Marcia Gayle Miller of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, February 17, 2013, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Marcia is survived by her mother Maxine E. Miller of Independence, Mo., and father Roy B. Miller, Jr., of Raytown, Mo. She will be dearly missed by her son Kevin Roth,...
James Reed
Feb 16, 2013
JAMES L. REED Jim Reed, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, February 16th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 1801 E 39th Street, Independence. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mount Olivet. Jim was...
Dorothy Kuhn
Feb 15, 2013
Dorothy Ann Kuhn, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 15, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Dorothy was born October 7, 1926 in Carrollton, MO to Martin...
Rose Hilden
Feb 14, 2013
Rose Hilden, 94, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, February 14th 2013. A visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 18th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Rose was born December 26th 1918 in Kansas City, MO to...
Jamsie "Peggy" Hall
Feb 14, 2013
Jamsie L. “Peggy” Hall, 81, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Graveside inurnment will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Independence Animal Shelter; 875 Vista Ave, Independence, MO 64056. Peggy was born May 28, 1931 in Aubrey, AR. She retired from the Meat...
Alice Ward
Feb 12, 2013
Alice Marie Ward, 84, of Independence, MO passed February 12, 2013 in Independence, MO surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Saturday, February 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born October 26, 1928,...
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