Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Patricia Roach
May 7, 2011
Patricia Ann Roach, 64, Dallas, TX, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Brentwood Health Care Center, Dallas, TX after a short battle with cancer. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 PM Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. Patricia was born March 17,...
Opal Jackson
May 6, 2011
Opal E. Jackson, 93, of Independence, MO passed away May 6, 2011 at Wilshire at Lakewood. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday...
Johnna Rockhold
May 5, 2011
Johnna Jane Rockhold, 74 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at chapel. In...
Jacqueline Shakespeare
May 5, 2011
Jacqueline J. Shakespeare, 75, of Independence, MO passed away after a short illness on May 5, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on May 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial...
Andrea Tuhy
May 4, 2011
Andrea “Andie” Kathryn Tuhy, 29, of Independence, MO, passed away May 4, 2011. A memorial service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A visitation will follow from 5-7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Andrea was born October 18, 1981 in Independence, MO to Stephen and Kathy Tuhy....
Marion Wilson
May 3, 2011
Marion Richard Wilson, 75, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Marion was born February 21, 1936 to Roby and Ressie Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Beulah Wilson; daughters Sondra and Teresa; sister Lois. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, brother and uncle. Services 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011...
Peggy Goodman
May 2, 2011
Peggy Hardy Goodman, 86, of Independence, MO passed away May 2, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. service to follow on Monday, May 9, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...
Mae Simms
May 1, 2011
Mae Joan Simms, 76, Independence, MO passed away at her home May 1, 2011. Services will be at 10 am, Wed., May 4, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at New Salem Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service. Joan was born April 2, 1935 in Lebanon, MO. Her family moved...
Wayne Parker
May 1, 2011
Wayne M. Parker, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, May 1, 2011 at St. Luke’s on the Plaza. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church 14506 E 39th Street South Independence, MO 64055-4200. Donations may be made in his name to Christ United Methodist...
Nellie Crenshaw
Apr 29, 2011
Nellie Crenshaw, 93, was born on October 6, 1917 in Jackson County Missouri to George and Nina (Helm) Liddle. Nellie died at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence on April 29, 2011. She was married to the love of her life Chester E. Crenshaw on May 3, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brother and sisters...
Coral Combs
Apr 29, 2011
Coral H. Combs, 92, Independence, MO passed away April 29, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, May 2, 2011 at East Independence Community of Christ, 823 S. Elizabeth St., Independence, MO 64056. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 6:00 pm. Private inurnment will take place at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the...
Heavenlea & Nevaeh Devall
Apr 28, 2011
HeavenLea Nichole & Nevaeh Dawn DeVall, identical twins were stillborn on April 28, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 1:30 PM, Monday, May 9, 2011 at Maywood Baptist Church; 10505 W. Winner Rd, Independence, MO. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Washington Mausoleum. HeavenLea and Nevaeh are preceded in death by an uncle Joshua Ferrell and maternal...
Steven Louvier
Apr 28, 2011
Steven Lee Louvier, 29, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home. A Memorial visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Steven was born September 15, 1981 in Kansas City, MO the son of James Edward and Terry Sue (Cook) Louvier. He was preceded in death by...
Carson Hess
Apr 27, 2011
“Dearest Carson, please know that our greatest blessing was to have been chosen as your parents.” Born at 3:26 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2011, our little angel Carson passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents and was called home to Jesus on April 27, 2011. During his incredible yet brief time on Earth, he impacted the...
David Bates
Apr 27, 2011
David L. Bates, 81 Independence, MO passed away April 27, 2011. Services will be private. Interment will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery at a later date. American US Marine Corps Sheet Metal Workers, International The insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.
Ignota Lemler
Apr 27, 2011
Ignota Irene Lemler, 93 passed away Wed. Apr. 27, 2011 at her home in Blue Springs, MO. An inurnment service will be 2 pm, May 14, 2011 in Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Odyssey Hospice, 800 E. 101st Terr, suite 150, Kansas City, MO 64131. Mrs. Lemler was born on Feb....
Connie Lemaster
Apr 27, 2011
Connie Lemaster, 64 of Independence, MO, passed away, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made in her...
Beulah Highfill
Apr 27, 2011
Beulah Mary Highfill, 91 of Ash Grove, MO, formerly of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Ash Grove Health Center in Ash Grove, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends...
Jacqueline Ludwig
Apr 26, 2011
Jacqueline A. (Vorhof) Ludwig, 77, of Blue Springs, MO passed away April 26, 2011. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4313 SW 7 Hwy,...
Floyd Cox
Apr 25, 2011
FLOYD E. COX Floyd E. Cox, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away April 25, 2011. Services will be at 11 am, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 7600 Lee’s Summit Rd., K.C, MO 64139; interment with Full Military Honors at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the...
Speaks Chapels Obituaries
Browse our collection of obituaries in Missouri and surrounding areas. Updated regularly, our obituary listings help you stay connected, celebrate memories, and honor the lives and legacies of your loved ones.
Sign Up for Obituary Notifications
Stay informed with gentle updates—delivered only when needed, never more.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.



