Obituaries

David Wardlow

David Wardlow

Jun 18, 2012

David Wayne Wardlow, 55 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from noon until service time Friday at the chapel. Donations may be made in...

Oscar Wade

Oscar Wade

Jun 17, 2012

Oscar H. Wade, 84, Golden, MO, passed away June 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO. Oscar was born April 6, 1928 to Charles Henry and Pearl Arlene (McLaughlin) Wade of Montier Township, MO. He entered the Army and served in...

Joshua Turner Jr

Joshua Turner Jr

Jun 16, 2012

Joshua “J.J.” Andrew Turner, 3, of Independence, MO passed away June 16, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8:30–10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Josh was born January 19, 2009 in Independence, MO to Joshua Andrew Turner...

Ruth Sharrar

Ruth Sharrar

Jun 15, 2012

Ruth E. Sharrar, 90, of Independence, MO. passed away peacefully June 15, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. Visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at The Groves Community Room, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. Ruth was born September 26, 1921 in Savanna, IL to Bertrand E....

Dorothy Witte

Dorothy Witte

Jun 15, 2012

Dorothy Fern Witte, 93 of Kansas City, KS passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 60455. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Dorothy was born July 3, 1918 near Emporia, KS to George and Ursula...

Ruth Sharrar

Ruth Sharrar

Jun 15, 2012

Ruth E. Sharrar, 90, of Independence, MO. passed away peacefully June 15, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. Visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at The Groves Community Room, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. Ruth was born September 26, 1921 in Savanna, IL to Bertrand E....

Jerry Royster

Jerry Royster

Jun 15, 2012

Jerry L. Royster, 66, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at Speaks Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Lee’s Summit Historical...

Donald "Don" Cherry

Donald "Don" Cherry

Jun 15, 2012

Donald “Don” L. Cherry, 55, of St. Clair, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. The family will receive friends at...

Floyd Dickey

Floyd Dickey

Jun 15, 2012

Floyd V. “Flo” Dickey, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Independence Manor Care following a long illness. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Carson-Speak Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...

Reda Aston

Reda Aston

Jun 14, 2012

Reda L. Aston, 68, of Independence, MO passed away June 14, 2012 at her home. The family is holding private services. Reda was born November 12, 1943 in Carl Junction, MO to William and Mary (Seeber) Gibby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Aston; and one daughter, Teresa Aston-Shank. Reda is survived by one son, Billy Aston...

Raymond Doss

Raymond Doss

Jun 14, 2012

Raymond Rondal Doss, 80, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Salvation Army Independence Corp.; 14700 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Salvation Army. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Higginsville City Cemetery with Military Honors....

Clint Broadus

Clint Broadus

Jun 13, 2012

Clint Broadus, 54, of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Clint was born February 5, 1958 in Ottawa, IL to parents Gerald Broadus and Darlene Downey, and later became a step-son to Paul Drake. He worked as a grounds keeper for 30 years with the Tuileries Condominiums in Overland Park, KS. Clint was an avid golfer, and loved...

Harold Rucker

Harold Rucker

Jun 12, 2012

Harold Rucker, 90, of Blue Springs, MO passed away June 12, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at Blue Springs Cemetery. Harold was born November 17, 1921 in Sedalia, MO to Ellis and Orma (Teter) Rucker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a flight instructor during WWII. He...

Danny Pittman

Danny Pittman

Jun 12, 2012

Danny Lee Pittman, 49 of Buckner, MO passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from injuries received in a car accident at M-78 highway and Truman Rd in Independence, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6...

Mary Cole

Mary Cole

Jun 12, 2012

Mary Sharon Cole, 66, Warsaw, MO formerly of Buckner, MO passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Buckner Community of Christ Church; 1001 S. Sibley, Buckner, MO 64016. Mary was born September 30,...

Bert Felter

Bert Felter

Jun 12, 2012

Bert N. Felter, 77 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday morning, June 12, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A private graveside service will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Garden. Donations may be made in his name...

Bonnie Paisley Jorgenson

Bonnie Paisley Jorgenson

Jun 10, 2012

Bonnie L. Paisley Jorgenson, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Blue Hills Rest Home. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday at Cameron Memorial Gardens in Cameron, MO. The family will...

Russell Irwin

Russell Irwin

Jun 10, 2012

Russell “Dar” Darwin Irwin, 89 of Independence, passed away Sun. Jun. 10, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence. Services will 2 pm Thu, Jun. 14 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 E. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO, 64052, with a visitation being held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are...

Shirley Flood

Shirley Flood

Jun 9, 2012

Shirley Flood, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at home. A Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15th, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St.; Independence. MO 64055. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, in the chapel. Burial at Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, MO. Shirley was born on...

Gladys Reardon

Gladys Reardon

Jun 9, 2012

Gladys Burch Reardon passed away on June 9, 2012, three days after celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Ada Dodd and daughter, Sharon Cipolla. She also has two grandchildren, Tom and Susan Cipolla, as well as three great grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexandra Cipolla and Lily McCabe. Gladys, known only as “Nana”...