Ann Jeanette Cannon
Sep 18, 2026
Ann Jeanette Cannon, age 86, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, followed by the Service at 10AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence Missouri 64052. Burial will be at 1:30pm at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to...
Morgan Lee (Slavens) Odom
Sep 17, 2026
Morgan Lee (Slavens) Odom got her angel wings on September 17, 2026. Morgan was born on February 13, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Morgan attended Lee's Summit High School and graduated in 2004. Morgan went on to pursue a Nursing degree graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse in August 2010. Morgan spent her entire professional career dedicating her life as a...
Carol Jean Carpenter
Sep 17, 2026
Carol J. Carpenter, 73, passed away September 17, 2026. Carol was born March 6, 1953, in Independence, MO, to the late Kenneth and Lois (Welch) Carpenter. Carol was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church. She grew up in Independence, graduating from Van Horn high school in 1971. She went on to Graceland College. She went on to...
Nina LuEm Bailey
Sep 16, 2026
Nina Bailey was preceded in death by her parents: Opal Childears and Elijah Bide Pennington; brothers Lester, James, Ernest; sisters: Mable, Elsie, Ruth, Esther, and Trelione; and ex-husband William Bailey.
She has 3 living married children: Julie (Roger) Denton, Amy (Joe) Black, Lee (Rhonda) Bailey.
Eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She grew up during the great depression in a family with ten children....
Sandra J Maupin
Sep 14, 2026
Sandy J. (Dilley) Maupin, 77, passed away September 14, 2026. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Chapel at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, and the Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. that same day. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. a Celebration of Life will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence,...
Anthony "Tony" Perez
Sep 12, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Perez, born June 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jesse J. Perez, Sr. and Tana Perez, entered into his eternal rest on September 12, 2026.
Tony attended Williams Chrisman High School in Independence, Mo and graduated in 1968.
Following graduation, Tony began his career and went on to retire from Kansas City Southern Railroad after an impressive 42 years...
Joe Bret Bayless
Sep 10, 2026
Joe Bret Bayless passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Joe was born on November 18, 1932 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Jimmie and Gladys (McKibben) Bayless.
He graduated from Tulsa Central High School on May 26, 1950. He then graduated from Graceland College in 1952 and then completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Kansas in 1954. Joe joined the...
Fa'alogoifo "Ifo" Tusi Atagi
Sep 10, 2026
Fa'alogoifo Tusi Atagi passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and grandchildren in the early morning of September 10, 2026. Ifo was born on September 28, 1955, in Mapusagafou, American Samoa, to Sofegi Tusifolau and Suisamitafoloali’i Fa’alogoifo Atagi.
Ifo was first and foremost a father and grandfather. He was always proud to say that he had 6 kids and 17 Grandbabies. He...
Laurie Ann Nagles
Sep 10, 2026
Laurie Ann Nagles, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Laurie was born on September 13, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to John O. and Sandra S. (Gardner) McCune. Laurie was a lifelong area resident...
Nancy Ann Trueblood
Sep 10, 2026
Nancy Ann Trueblood, age 49, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 5, 1977. She passed away September 10, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Missouri in 1995. Nancy enjoyed going on walks. She would always walk to the park and to the stores to go shopping....
Robert Mark Brackenbury
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Brackenbury, 99, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home on September 8, 2026, after a brief stay with Enhabit Hospice. A graveside in inurnment will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 29 at Mound Grove Cemetery. He was born on July 31, 1927, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Helen Emma (Page) Brackenbury and Charles...
Logan Codi Rodgers
Sep 8, 2026
Logan Codi Rodgers, beloved son, brother, grandson, family member, and friend, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 22.
Logan was a remarkable young man whose bright mind, strong work ethic, and zest for life touched so many people. He graduated from Truman High School before earning his associate degree from Metropolitan Community College–Longview. Incredibly bright and determined,...
James David "Jim" Albin
Sep 7, 2026
James David (Jim) Albin, 74, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. He now joins his loving parents, Alfreda (Skeets) Albin and Fred Albin, as well as his brothers, John Albin and Glenn Albin, in eternal rest.
Jim was a highly successful athlete and excelled in football, earning All-American...
Terry Lee Rhodes
Sep 7, 2026
Terry Rhodes was born on September 11, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO the son of Eugene and Doris Rhodes.
He graduated from university in Rolla, MO with a degree in engineering. His entire career was spent with the Missouri Department of Transportation.
His hobbies were his kids & pets, coins, history, and movies.
He married Patricia on March 5, 1971 and to this...
Janet Lou Jackson
Sep 6, 2026
Janet Lou (Dore) Jackson, age 91, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2026, at Westbury Senior Living in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born September 1, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Lou Eva (Estes) and William Landon Dore.
She resided in Independence, Missouri for over sixty-five years and lived a life marked by faith and devotion to her family. She...
Connie Lynne Highfill
Sep 5, 2026
Connie Lynne Highfill, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, with inurnment to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at...
John Paul "Toby" Tobin, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Toby Tobin
Toby Tobin, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and longtime voice in the Kansas City community, passed away surrounded by the family he loved.
His professional accomplishments were many, but those who knew Toby best understood that his greatest legacy cannot be measured by titles, broadcasts, or public recognition. It is found instead in the relationships he built, the...
Michael Dale "Mike" Holmes
Sep 5, 2026
Michael Dale (Mike) Holmes passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the age of 85. He now joins his loving wife, Cathy along with his mother, Lela Elizabeth, father, Harris Neal Holmes and son, Todd Brian Holmes in eternal rest. Mike was Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. He began his engineering career at the...
John Alan Scarlett
Sep 5, 2026
John Alan Scarlett, age 62, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026.
He was born on January 29, 1964, to Sherry Louise Evilsizer and John Elmer Scarlett. John grew up in Independence and remained in the greater Kansas City area throughout his life. He graduated from Truman High School in 1982 and later took courses at Johnson...
James Michael Miller
Sep 2, 2026
James Michael “Jim” Miller, 57, of Andover, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 2, 2026.
Jim was born on August 8, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas, to John “Loren” and Linda Miller. From an early age, Jim developed a strong sense of service, adventure, and responsibility. He was active in the Boy Scouts and received the highest...
