Obituaries
Opha Coombes
Sep 13, 2010
Opha P. Coombes, 90, of Independence, MO passed away September 13, 2010 at her home. Opha was born July 17, 1920 in Chandler, Oklahoma to George and Elda (Glascock) Jefferson. She was a dedicated employee for over 20 years for the Independence TG&Y store, where she was the head cashier. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving...
Jodie King
Sep 12, 2010
Jodie Anne King, 44, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence. Memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs...
Gilbert Beatty
Sep 12, 2010
Gilbert Ray Beatty, 42, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday morning from injuries received in a car accident. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the...
Mason Knox
Sep 11, 2010
Mason Thomas Knox, 1 year old son of Matt and Katie Knox of Blue Springs, MO, died unexpectedly Sept. 11, 2010. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time. Mason was born July 20, 2009 in Independence, MO. He was...
John Nichols
Sep 10, 2010
John LeRoy Nichols, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, September 10, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel where the rosary will be recited at 5:30...
Coy Bergen
Sep 9, 2010
Coy Elizabeth Bergen, 46, of Blue Springs, MO, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 9, 2010. Coy was a beautiful, loving wife, a wonderful mother, and a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and it showed through her love and compassion for everyone she met. She...
Kathleen Nash
Sep 7, 2010
Kathleen Anne (Lee) Nash, 90, Independence, MO passed away Monday, September 6, 2010. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Kathleen was born July 7,...
Clifford Lee
Sep 7, 2010
Clifford Arthur Lee, 89, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Monday, September 7, 2010 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Pleasant View Christian Church in Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Village Hospice at John Knox Village. Cliff was...
Wiley Anderson
Sep 5, 2010
Wiley Stinson “Bubba” Anderson, 83, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 5, 2010 while under the compassionate care of the complete Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care team and the Harris Hospice Unit staff in Charlotte. Bubba’s immediate family includes his children: Wiley Steven (Steve) Anderson (Sherry) of Independence, MO, Susan Anderson of Belmont, NC,...
Andrea Melton
Sep 4, 2010
Andrea Lee “Angie” (Krysa) Melton, 55, of Grain Valley, MO died at home Sept. 4, 2010. Services will be at 6 pm, Wed., Sept. 8, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Visitation will follow the service from 7–9 pm. In lieu of flowers, Greg and Anthony request that everyone spend valuable time with their families....
William Hayes
Sep 3, 2010
William Clark “Bill” Hayes, 79, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in the chapel. Burial in Lobb Cemetery. Bill was born March 5, 1931 in Versailles, MO to Willie and...
Warren Hamann
Sep 2, 2010
Warren G Hamann, 80, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fresenius Medical Center / Independence Dialysis, 1135...
Hardy Green
Sep 1, 2010
Hardy Dale “Hot Dog” Green, 75, of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at North Kansas City Hospital. Hardy was born July 8, 1935 to Cecil and Thelma (Ray) Green. He attended Manuel High School and later worked as a forklift operator for Yellow Freight, retiring in 1998 after 30 years of service. Hardy took great pride...
Patricia Vaughn
Aug 31, 2010
Patricia A. Vaughn, 69, Wichita, KS, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Aug. 31, 2010. Services will be at 2 pm, Sat., Sept. 4, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO; interment at Edwardsville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions...
Earl Ulmer
Aug 29, 2010
Earl Wesley “Pete” Ulmer of Independence, MO died Sunday August 29, 2010 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Ulmer in Paola, KS. Pete was born May 21, 1919 in Maryville, MO and graduated from Maryville High School. In 1942 Pete joined the Army Air Corps and served in England during World War II. While stationed...
Toni Baker
Aug 27, 2010
Toni Lee Baker, 52, Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 27, 2010. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday, August 30, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Blue Summit Baptist...
Bettie Bryant
Aug 27, 2010
Bettie L. Bryant, 80, of Independence, MO passed away August 27, 2010 at Golden Living Center of Independence. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m., followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Wednesday, September 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Bettie was born June 22, 1930 in Excelsior Springs, MO to Edward A....
Harold Rambo
Aug 26, 2010
Harold W. Rambo, 87, of Independence, MO passed away August 26, 2010 at Carmel Hills Living Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Harold was born July 18,...
Mildred Braley
Aug 26, 2010
Mildred Braley, 85, of Independence, MO passed away August 26, 2010 at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence. A memorial visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Mildred was born July 10, 1925 in Oelwein, Iowa to Thomas and Fern Boleyn. She was preceded in...
Anna Closson
Aug 26, 2010
Anna Marjorie Closson, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday August 30, 2010 at South Crysler Community of Christ, 3100 S. Crysler Ave., Independence, MO 64056. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Entombment in Mound Grove Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...
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