Obituaries
Melvin Francis
Apr 24, 2013
Melvin E. Francis 91, passed away April 24, 2013 at the Groves in Independence, MO. Melvin was born on February 19, 1922 to Louis and Ada (Cox) Francis in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Ft. Madison High School, he followed in his father’s footsteps going to work at the Santa Fe Railroad, where he became a welder. When the...
Joann Poe
Apr 22, 2013
JoAnn Poe, 70, of Independence, MO passed April 22, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. JoAnn was born August 16, 1942 in Kansas City, KS to George and Nita (Nichols) Dickinson. She is survived by her son, Tom Howard; daughter, Tracy Maniccia; and two grandchildren, A.J. and Ian Maniccia.
Donald Davis
Apr 21, 2013
Donald L. “Don” Davis, 74, Independence, MO passed way April 21, 2013. Cremation will be followed committal services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery to be scheduled at a later date. Don was born July 12, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. He earned an Associate Degree from Graceland College in 1958 and a Bachelors Degree from CMSU in 1962. He worked as...
Mildred Peden
Apr 21, 2013
Mildred Jean (Atkins) Peden, 87, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. A memorial visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. Mildred was born February 28, 1926 in Perry, KS the daughter of Thomas Fount and Clara Caroline (Howery) Atkins. She graduated from East High School...
Donald Davis
Apr 21, 2013
DONALD L. “DON” DAVIS Donald L. “Don” Davis, 74, Independence, MO passed way April 21, 2013. Cremation will be followed committal services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery to be from 2- 4pm Sun May 19@Fairview Restoration Branch, 24th & Vermont, Independence, MO 64052. Don was born July 12, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. He earned an Associate Degree from Graceland College...
Earl Cavanah
Apr 21, 2013
Earl Kenneth Cavanah, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Marilynn and her husband Jerry Jackson; son, Marty and his wife Cindy Cavanah; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Matthew Holding, Sam Jackson, David and his wife Shelby Cavanah and Katie Cavanah; great grandchildren Marlee and Elia...
Sultana Hughes
Apr 21, 2013
Sultana Hughes, 88, passed away on April, 21, 2013 at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, KS. She was born January 25, 1925 to John and Mabel Farris in Boxmaya, Lebanon. In 1937, Sultana and her family moved to Springfield, MO. She graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School and took several college courses. She married Paul L. Hughes, Jr. in...
W. Dexter Harvey
Apr 20, 2013
William Dexter Harvey, 98, of Independence MO, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 am on Thursday, April 25, at Independence First United Methodist Church; 400 W. Maple Ave. Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 W. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Burial...
Joseph Craig Jr
Apr 19, 2013
Joseph Michael Craig, Jr. Mike Craig, 73, of Independence, MO passed away April 19th 2013. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25th 2013 at The American Legion Hall; 820 S Liberty St. Elgin IL. A private inurnment will be held at a later time at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mike was born April 26th 1939 in Keokuk, IA...
Clementina Gavoli
Apr 19, 2013
Clementina L. “Tina” Gavoli, 83, Independence, MO passed away April 19, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, April 25 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. A committal service will be at 10 am, Friday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Tina was born Aug. 11, 1929 in New Haven, CT. She loved...
William Wallace
Apr 19, 2013
William Wade “Billy” Wallace, 73, of Liberty, MO passed away, Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Liberty Hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Mount Washington Cemetery with full military honors. William was born May 3, 1939 in Slater, MO. Billy proudly served in the US Army rom 1957 until he retired as Sargent...
John Williams
Apr 19, 2013
John "Pappy" Williams, 85, a longtime resident of Independence, Missouri, passed from this life April 19, 2013. Pappy was born February 23, 1928 to Floyd Williams and Ruth Tabscott Williams in Laclede, Missouri. In 1943 his family moved to Kansas City Missouri where he eventually graduated Manuel High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in January of 1945 and served...
Pat Pipkin
Apr 17, 2013
Patricia Pipkin, 68, of Independence, passed away April 17th 2013. A visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday April 21st at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22nd at Country Meadows Baptist Church; 4901 Lee’s Summit Rd. Kansas City, MO. Cremation to follow. Pat was born May 13th 1944 in Plymouth, IN...
Lawrence Gooden
Apr 16, 2013
Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Gooden, 95, Oak Grove, MO formerly of Independence passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Memorial Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date at Mound Grove Cemetery....
Hoyt Palmer
Apr 13, 2013
Hoyt Donald Palmer, 91 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from...
Edward Closson
Apr 13, 2013
Edward “Ed” Eugene Closson, 82 was born October 26, 1930, in Independence, Missouri and passed away peacefully April 13, 2013, from pneumonia and other complications. Ed suffered a massive stroke in June 1999 and has gone through therapy, rehabilitation and nursing care for 14 years. Ed graduated from high school and Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. He graduated with a...
Joseph Travis
Apr 13, 2013
Joseph Paul Travis, 93, of Independence, MO passed away April 13, 2013. A service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Paul was born June 8, 1919 in Iantha, MO to William T. and Alice V. (Butler) Travis. He...
Vernon Johnson
Apr 13, 2013
Vernon Duane Johnson went home to his Heavenly Father on April 13, 2013. He is survived by his two daughters, Susan Johnson of Liberty, Missouri and Duanita “Missy” Johnson of Kansas City, Mo. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Brandon Johnson, Carley Waggener, and Cameron Kaufman. He will be missed by cousins, nephews, niece and many friends. He was preceded in...
Burnice Smith
Apr 12, 2013
Burnice M. Smith, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, April 12th. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Hermitage Cemetery, Hermitage, MO. Burnice was born January 18th, 1920 to Charley and Cora Miller...
Brian Buchanan
Apr 12, 2013
Brian P. Buchanan, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away April 12, 2013 after a relentless battle with Multiple Myeloma. Services will be 10 am, Sat., April 20 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
