Apr 8, 2012

Brent Franklin Hudson, 23, Independence, MO, died April 8, 2012. The family asks that friends and loved ones join them at 1 pm, Thursday, April 12 at Hill Park, 2201 Maywood, Independence, MO and bring a helium balloon to release in remembrance. Cremation. Brent was born March 31, 1989 in Blue Springs, MO. He worked at Advance Hood & Duct...

Apr 8, 2012

Mary Cole Swihart, age 100 and a lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County died on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her niece’s home in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held Friday evening at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, from 6:00 to 8:00. A service will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the chapel, with burial...

Apr 7, 2012

David Cruz, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. David...

Apr 7, 2012

Edna May Hamilton, 83, Buckner, MO, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association....

Apr 7, 2012

Carolyn L. VanNoy, 77, Independence, MO, passed away April 7, 2012. Memorial services will be at 3 pm, Sunday, April 15 at The Cornerstone Community of Christ, 1316 S. Osage St., Independence, MO; cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208 or NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards...

Apr 6, 2012

James Everett Mitchell, Sr. 92 of Independence, Missouri was born on April 11, 1919, in Bethany, Missouri one of nine children of Thomas and Salena (Sutton) Mitchell. He quietly passed through the veil of this life on April 6, 2012 at home according to his desire. A tool & die maker by trade, James worked into his 70’s before retirement...

Apr 6, 2012

Apr 6, 2012

Keith Michael Green, 12 years old, of Raytown, MO passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at Children Mercy Hospital. Keith was born December 29, 1999 in K.C. Mo to Angela Green. Keith was a wonderful & loving child that fought to the end. Keith had a lot of special times here on earth with family, friends or anyone...

Apr 5, 2012

Lucile D. King, 89, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. 64052. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the City Union...

Apr 5, 2012

Opal Evelyn Keltner, 93, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, April 05, 2012 at Waterford Ladies Home from natural causes. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Opal was born September 27,...

Apr 5, 2012

Virginia I. Cobb, 99, formerly of Independence, MO passed away April 5, 2012 at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Tuesday, April 10, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial to be held at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Virginia was born...

Apr 4, 2012

Michael Lee McQuinn, 59, Independence, MO, formerly of Sherman, TX, passed away April 4, 2012. No services are scheduled at this time; cremation. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 8900 John Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Mike was born Oct. 12, 1952 in Frankfort, IN and grew up there. He was an auto body repairman and owned...

Apr 4, 2012

Rhonda L. Bowers, 55, of Blue Springs, MO passed away April 4, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at the chapel. Burial to follow at Mt....

Apr 3, 2012

Harry E. Leslie, 88, Raytown, formerly of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO, 64052. Burial to follow at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home....

Apr 2, 2012

Kenneth C. Fowler, 92, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Ken was born October 24,...

Apr 2, 2012

Gloria Jean Edwards, 66, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of...

Apr 1, 2012

Fran E. Sullivan, 67, Sugar Creek, MO passed away April 1, 2012. A memorial visitation will be from 2-5 pm, Sat., April 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Fran Sullivan Memorial Fund, c/o CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Attn: Stacey Sullivan, P.O. Box 14141, Lenexa,...

Apr 1, 2012

June E. (Heath) Carpenter, 73, Oak Grove, MO passed away April 1, 2012. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A second visitation will be held from noon – 1 pm, Friday at Pugh Funeral Home, 400 Chestnut St., Golden City, MO followed by a graveside service at 2...

Mar 31, 2012

Phillip D. Patton, 72, passed away from late stage vascular dementia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House with his family by his side. Born on August 22, 1939 in Muskogee, OK as the only child to Dale and Mabel (Focht) Patton, Phil graduated from Stillwater High School in 1958, and attended John Brown University before joining...

Mar 31, 2012

Ada Lucille Morrow, 90, of Flint, MI passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. Mrs. Morrow was born in Elms Store, Arkansas on March 20, 1922 and was a resident of the Flint area for many years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Morrow retired from Harmon Electronic, and enjoyed playing cards, dice, and spending time in Florida....