Obituaries

Virginia Allen

Virginia Allen

Mar 13, 2013

Virginia L. Allen, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Virginia was born on November 7, 1928, to Darrell and Agnes McLees, and was a life-long resident of Independence, Missouri. As a member of the Liberty Street Community of Christ, Virginia served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher. Virginia leaves behind her beloved husband...

Deloris Hawkins

Deloris Hawkins

Mar 12, 2013

Deloris Hawkins, 81, of Independence, MO passed March 12, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18, at Oak Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Wanda Chard, Mary Core and Darrell Fuller; nine grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the RLDS Church and...

Robert Burnup

Robert Burnup

Mar 12, 2013

Robert H. Burnup, 94, of Independence, MO passed away on March 12, 2013. He was born July 23, 1918 in Rosedale, KS to Robert and Pearl Burnup. He graduated from Raytown High School, then served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain. He established Burnup Equipment Company in Independence, MO in 1952 and ran the business until his...

Claudine Summers

Claudine Summers

Mar 11, 2013

Claudine O. Summers, 90, Independence, MO passed way March 11, 2013 Services will be 10 am, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Claudine was born Sept. 5, 1922 and grew up near Tarsney Lakes. She was working at the Lake...

William Vickery

William Vickery

Mar 11, 2013

Bill Vickery, 67, of Kansas City, passed away Monday, March 11th 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16th at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave Independence. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at 56 Cemetery in Arkansas. Bill was born July 2nd 1945 in Fifty-Six Arkansas to Zeke...

Martha Jude

Martha Jude

Mar 11, 2013

Martha Jude, 80, of Kansas City, passed away Monday, March 11th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th at Bible Fellowship Center; 2502 N. Liberty St. Independence, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 15th at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence. Martha was born November 2nd...

Kenneth Parker

Kenneth Parker

Mar 11, 2013

Kenneth R. Parker passed away in Independence, MO on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the age of 58. The services will be held at First Mennonite Brethren Church, 8000 W. 21st, Wichita KS. on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 am. Kenneth is predeceased by his father, Robert Parker. Kenneth is survived by his mother Georgie Parker of Wichita KS.,...

Robert Buster

Robert Buster

Mar 11, 2013

Robert “Bob” Buster, 65, of Independence, MO passed away March 11, 2013 at St. Luke’s East, Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Tri-City Ministries, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO....

Bill Hefter

Bill Hefter

Mar 11, 2013

Bill Hefter, 84, of Independence, passed away Monday, March 11th 2013. A visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15th at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence. A memorial service will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel. Bill was born September 9th 1928 to Jack C. and Dorothy (Cudworth) Hefter. He started work at 19 for...

Otis Porterfield

Otis Porterfield

Mar 10, 2013

Otis “Corky” Porterfield, 84 of Independence, MO passed away at home on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Crossroads Hospice. Corky was born July...

Doris Childress

Doris Childress

Mar 10, 2013

Doris A. Childress, 73, Lexington, MO passed away March 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 am, Wed., March 13 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 am at Buckner Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Village Hospice, 1016 Main St., Lexington, MO 64067 or...

Joseph Ward

Joseph Ward

Mar 9, 2013

Joseph Kenneth Ward, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was, born January 25th, 1925 to Pearl Marie (Inman) and Harry Ward. He was the oldest son of 12 children. Preceded in death by parents and siblings: Mary E. Leutzinger (twin), Peggy L. Gouldsmith, Ruby Lee Olson, Helen E. Adkins, Ransom P. Ward, David H. Ward, V....

Linda Cole

Linda Cole

Mar 9, 2013

Linda May Cole, 67 of Kansas City, MO passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Brooking Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Linda was...

Margaret Burress

Margaret Burress

Mar 9, 2013

Margaret Jane Burress, stillborn was born March 9, 2013. Survivors include her parents, Darrell and Rene Burress; brother, Lucas Burress; sister, Abby Burress; maternal grandparents, Rick and Sheila Crabtree; maternal great grandparents, Robert and Margaret (JoAnn) Crabtree; and additional aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William and Betty Jane Burress. You made all...

Roy Kellis

Roy Kellis

Mar 8, 2013

Roy William “Tex” Kellis, 90 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Noland Road Baptist Church 4505 S. Noland Rd. Independence, MO 64055. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the church. Burial with full...

Archie Terry

Archie Terry

Mar 7, 2013

Archie “Sandy” Terry, 66 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. Archie was born March 8, 1946 in West Plains, MO to Robert Allen and Archie Lu...

Sherry Meaney

Sherry Meaney

Mar 6, 2013

SHERRY MEANEY Sherry Meaney, 52, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 6th 2013. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12th at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence MO. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Sherry was born July 18th 1960 to Ewell and Mary Ann (Martinovich) Riddle in Independence, MO. She...

Ruby Creekmore

Ruby Creekmore

Mar 6, 2013

Ruby Beatrice Creekmore, 72, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, Marc 14, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ruby was born May 10, 1940 in Rockford, AL the daughter of Elzy Welburn and...

Wanda Rice Earls

Wanda Rice Earls

Mar 5, 2013

Wanda Jean Rice Earls, 80, Lebanon, MO formerly of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions are...

Ione Campbell

Ione Campbell

Mar 5, 2013

Ione Campbell, 94, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Crysler...