Obituaries
Linda Millstead
Jan 30, 2012
Linda Dee Millstead 73 of Riverside, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at NorthCare Hospice and Palliative Care. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Calvary Baptist Church 900 NW 22nd St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at...
Dora Hix
Jan 30, 2012
Dora Jean Hix, 72, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St,; Independence, MO 64055. A memorial service to celebrate Dora’s life will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Dora was born...
Samuel Kidd
Jan 30, 2012
Samuel Roy Kidd, 88, Raytown, MO passed from this life on Jan. 30, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Services will be 2:30 pm, Monday, Feb. 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm before the service at the chapel....
D. Huston
Jan 29, 2012
D. Lee Huston, 75 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday evening, January 29, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. The family will greet friends from 6...
Bill Irvin
Jan 29, 2012
Bill P. Irvin, 87, of Independence, MO died January 29, 2012. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Wednesday, February 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Bill was born December 15, 1924 in Amity, MO, the son of James and Goldie Irvin. On April...
Mildred Hedges
Jan 29, 2012
Mildred Hedges, age 76, was born August 12, 1935 in Chamois, MO, the only daughter of Clara and James Karrick. Mildred passed away January 29, 2012 after a brief stay at John Knox Village House. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandchild Christina Hedges. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John Arthur Hedges,...
Violet Gaither
Jan 29, 2012
Violet M. Gaither, 92, of Independence, MO went peacefully at home to her Heavenly Father, while surrounded by her family on Jan. 29, 2012. Violet was born March 9, 1919 in Independence, MO to Glen Cox Sr. and Pearl (Essig) Cox. Violet had worked many years as Hospital Administrator for Sears. She had been a volunteer as a Gray Lady...
Ortha Burch
Jan 28, 2012
Ortha “Blondie” Leigh Burch, 94, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested...
Patrick Kelley
Jan 27, 2012
Patrick James Kelley, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at his home. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in his name to Holy Cross Catholic Church 5106 St....
Marvin Carnesecca
Jan 27, 2012
Marvin S. Carnesecca, 77, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, followed by a 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Marvin was born October 5, 1934 in Mapleton,...
David Duff
Jan 27, 2012
David Lynn Duff, 55, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service took place at Open Arms Congregation of the Community of Christ where Dave was attending. He was born January 10, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas and Barbara (Simon) Duff. Mr. Duff had been in the Laborers...
Lois Duggins
Jan 27, 2012
Lois “Tootie” Duggins, 84, of Independence, MO passed January 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel, with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Lois was born August 8, 1927 in Kansas City,...
John Chandler
Jan 26, 2012
John Therrel Chandler, 91 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday January 30, 2012 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made to the American...
Elizabeth Povenmire
Jan 26, 2012
Elizabeth Ann (Battles) Povenmire, 66, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on January 26, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the VFW Sugar Creek Memorial Post 3976 located at 12810 Kentucky Road, Sugar Creek, MO. Elizabeth (Beth) was born the youngest...
Richard Overcash
Jan 26, 2012
Richard Lee Overcash, 65, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of Richard’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Richard...
Ronald Talcott
Jan 25, 2012
Ronald Dean Talcott, 75, a retired professional civil engineer, died January 25, 2012 at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012 in the Salvation Army Church, 14700 East Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Ron was born...
Kathryn Berry
Jan 25, 2012
Kathryn LaVerle Berry, 78, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Kathryn was born April 17, 1933 in Canon City, CO the daughter of Roy S. and Alice B. (White) Park. She retired after 20 years as a Special Education Teacher and later worked for the U.S. Postal service. Kathryn was a member of the Restoration Church. Survivors include...
Ralph Keith
Jan 25, 2012
Ralph J. Keith was born March 7, 1921, and passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the age of 90. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30-10:30 am, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A private burial will be held for family at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO....
Albert Younger
Jan 24, 2012
Albert Peter Younger, 88, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Blue River Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery. Albert was born December 20, 1923 in Hays, KS the son of Peter and...
Marjorie Sooter
Jan 24, 2012
Marjorie Elizabeth Sooter, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at St. Lukes East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Services for Mrs. Sooter will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the chapel, immediately preceding the service. Burial...
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