Obituaries

Mike Bare

Mike Bare

Oct 14, 2010

Carleton Bare, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed on October 14, 2010. He was born March 30, 1930 in Emporia, Virginia. Carleton was his formal name but he always went by Mike, a name given by his grandmother. Many others knew him as Yogi, as in Yogi Bear, and this was a nickname that stuck like glue. He served in...

Eunice Tann

Eunice Tann

Oct 14, 2010

Eunice D. Tann, 95, of Independence, MO passed away October 14, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. service to follow on Monday, October 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Eunice was born September 27, 1915...

Woodrow Cole

Woodrow Cole

Oct 14, 2010

Woodrow W. Cole, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Independence, 500 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., Monday, prior to the service at the church. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. In...

Barbara Nolan

Barbara Nolan

Oct 13, 2010

Barbara Jean (Boutross) Nolan, age 65 years, passed away at her home in Lees Summit, MO on October 13, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her positive outlook and sense of humor were an inspiration to all. She was born on March 4, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Latify Boutross. Barbara attended...

Gary Menichetti

Gary Menichetti

Oct 12, 2010

Gary Ned Menichetti, 68, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer...

Mary Mobley

Mary Mobley

Oct 11, 2010

Mary Jane Mobley, 73, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at KU Medical Center due to complications from surgery. Mary Jane was born on January 29, 1937 near Napoleon, MO to Mr. and Mrs. George L. Prock, Sr.. She graduated from North East High School in Kansas City, MO in 1955 and then began her professional career. Mary Jane did...

Ann Kirkpatrick

Ann Kirkpatrick

Oct 10, 2010

Ann Bernadine (Askey) Kirkpatrick, 93, of Boonville, MO passed away, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville, MO. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Burial will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Ann...

Dwight Heath

Dwight Heath

Oct 9, 2010

Dwight Heath, 78, Independence, MO passed Oct. 9, 2010. Dwight was born January 3, 1932 in Sturgeon, MO to Pearl M. and Ima (Lewis) Heath. He was a member of the American Legion Post 21, Masonic McDonald Lodge #324 and VFW post 15026. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He is...

Patricia Jacobs

Patricia Jacobs

Oct 8, 2010

Patricia May Jacobs, 80, Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 at her home. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Monday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Patricia was born April 14, 1930 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Francis...

Harry Clay

Harry Clay

Oct 8, 2010

Harry Eugene Clay, 68, Independence, MO, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at Lowery City Cemetery, Lowery City, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Mon at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas City...

Robert Oliphant

Robert Oliphant

Oct 7, 2010

A living legend, Robert E. “Bob” Oliphant, 88, of Independence, MO, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. His career as executive officer and president of the Bank of Odessa began in September of 1948, and spanned 62 years. During those years, Bob’s knowledge and expertise along with his ability to judge character became a hallmark...

Ruth Brockman

Ruth Brockman

Oct 6, 2010

Ruth Brockman, 86, of Independence, MO passed away October 6, 2010 at Villages of Jackson Creek. Ruth was born August 1, 1924 in Pittsville, Wisconsin to Hiram James and Rose B. Petrie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Brockman; and five brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Taylor and husband David; one son, Isaac Brockman,...

Delbert Lackey

Delbert Lackey

Oct 6, 2010

Delbert Glynn Lackey, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Delbert was born with his twin brother Everett...

Gloria Maupin

Gloria Maupin

Oct 5, 2010

Gloria Maxine Maupin, 87, Independence, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Maupin was born to Rose and Orville Smith on August 13, 1923 in Independence, MO. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School. She served in several clerical positions in the Kansas City area, but enjoyed most of all, her time as an elementary school...

Gerald Mclean

Gerald Mclean

Oct 5, 2010

MSGT Gerald Lloyd McLean, USAFR (1957-1987), passed away October 5, 2010 at his home in Independence, MO. He was born July 14, 1940, in St. Marie, Idaho to Clifford Thompson and Beth (Teeter) Potter. Gerald is survived by his wife, Marjorie McLean; five children, Mark McLean (Linda), Carla Banghart (Matt), Timothy McLean (Jocelyn), Laurie Clark (Gary), Tom Shue (Kelly); two...

Howard Martin

Howard Martin

Oct 4, 2010

Howard Edward Martin, 76 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, October 4, 2010 at his residence. Services will be 10:00, Friday, October 8, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Burial with full military honors will be in Brooking Cemetery in Raytown, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Donations may...

William Pape

William Pape

Oct 3, 2010

William L. “Bill” Pape, 74 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday October 3, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 1:00 on Saturday October 9, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, MO with Services beginning at 3:00. Cremation will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to the...

Herbert Hensley

Herbert Hensley

Oct 2, 2010

Herbert “Austin” Hensley, 76, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 PM in the chapel. Burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Austin was born Sept....

Jeffrey Diehl

Jeffrey Diehl

Oct 2, 2010

Jeffrey Alan Diehl, 47, Kansas City, MO died Oct. 2, 2010. Services will be at 2 pm, Wed., Oct. 6, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, 10200...