Hursel Hurt
Oct 24, 2012
Hursel B. “Speedy” Hurt, 91, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 24, 2012. Visitation will be 11am – noon, Friday, Oct, 26 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave,. Independence, MO 64052, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 pm at Mount Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Vitas Hospice, 4041 S. Lynn Ct., Drive 300,...
Wallace Baird
Oct 24, 2012
Wallace R. Baird, 91, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Wally was born May 23, 1921 in Independence, MO. He served...
Carson Benton
Oct 23, 2012
Carson Lee Benton, 75, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully on October 23, 2012 with his family by his side. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...
Barbara Bland
Oct 22, 2012
Barbara J. Bland, 75, of Independence, MO passed away October 22, 2012 at her home. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Barbara was born April 28, 1937 in Independence, MO to Willard and Alma (Robertson) Hazelrigg. She will be remembered as a happy woman who loved everybody. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting. She was also a faithful member...
B. Lorraine Leibold
Oct 22, 2012
Lorraine Leibold, 87, died October 22, 2012, surrounded by family in her home. A visitation will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, October 26, 2012, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, the...
Kenneth Johnson
Oct 22, 2012
Kenneth Dean Johnson, 77, Independence, MO, formerly of Princeton, MO, passed away Oct. 22, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, in Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. The family suggests contributions...
Mildred Payne
Oct 22, 2012
Mildred Ann Payne, 91, Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, October 22, 2012. Mildred was born August 6, 1921 in Weir City, KS the daughter of Anton and Zella (Senechal) Schuberger. She was a member of the catholic faith. Mildred had worked for HI Sonics Electronics Manufacturing and was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gardner, KS. Mildred...
Joan Wagaman
Oct 21, 2012
Joan Wagaman, 81, of Buckner, MO departed from this earth on October 21, 2012. A memorial gathering will be held for Joan from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Eden Heights Community of Christ; 1301...
Annette Davis
Oct 20, 2012
Annette M. (DeLuca) DeBoard Davis, 97 of Independence, MO peacefully passed away, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of...
Emma Dixon
Oct 19, 2012
Emma Dixon, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at North Kansas City Hospital. There will be a time of gathering from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Full obituary will follow at a later date.
John Ganson Jr
Oct 19, 2012
John Nelson Ganson, Jr., 85, Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy of 63 years; children, Glen Ganson and wife Glenda, Gary Ganson and wife Michelle, Debbie Dyer and husband Grant and Gene Ganson and wife Debbie; 11 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Born January 24, 1927 the son of John...
Gloria Byam
Oct 19, 2012
Gloria Joyce Byam, age 81, died October 19, 2012, surrounded by family supporting her in her final battle against the relentless complications of diabetes. Born November 28, 1930, to Edward Nicholas Hahn and Henrietta (Peggy) Belle Johnson, Gloria was a lifelong resident of Independence, Missouri. She attended Bristol Elementary School and graduated from Northeast High School in 1948. Gloria attended...
Emma Dixon
Oct 19, 2012
Emma Dixon, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at North Kansas City Hospital. There will be a time of gathering from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Emma was born on January 15, 1926 in Sharpsville,...
Loretta Noland
Oct 19, 2012
In loving memory of Loretta (Shafer) Noland, 81, Independence, MO, passed peacefully on October 19, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Harris Cemetery in Barada, NE. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...
Ruth Raps
Oct 18, 2012
Ruth I. Raps, 89, of Independence, MO passed away October 18, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service Monday, October 22, at the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church. Burial will be held at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Ruth was born April 23, 1923 in Metz,...
Lawrence "Ray" Ginnings
Oct 18, 2012
Lawrence “Ray” Ginnings, 64, formerly of Independence, passed away at his home in Lebanon, MO on Thursday, October 18, 2012. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services for immediate family will take place at a later date. In lieu...
Monte Mitchell
Oct 16, 2012
Monte R. Mitchell took his final flight home on October 16 surrounded by his three daughters. He was born on his parents’ farm in Quincy, Missouri on February 6, 1929. His parents were Floyd and Fratie Mitchell. His family included three brothers, Howard Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell, James Dallas Mitchell and two sisters, Betty Mitchell Houtchens and Bonnie Mitchell Stevens. Monte...
William Combs
Oct 16, 2012
WILLIAM “BILL” COMBS Bill left this beautiful blue planet, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and his cat Blue, who remained near his buddy the entire day, after a fierce, incredibly difficult and draining 14 month battle with inoperable brain cancer - glioblastoma. Memorial Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020...
James Young
Oct 16, 2012
James R. Young, 91, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. Services will be 2 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Noland...
James Chapman
Oct 16, 2012
James Albert Chapman, 78 of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Sunday at the chapel. Donations may be...
