Obituaries

Susan Sheddrick

Susan Sheddrick

May 2, 2009

Susan A. Sheddrick, 46, Independence, MO, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at her home. Memorial Services will be at 7:00 pm, Friday, May 8, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 5:30 �" 7:00 pm at the Chapel. Susan was born October 28, 1962, to Paul and Paula Sheddrick. She had lived in this area her entire life. She loved life...

Helen Wright

Helen Wright

May 2, 2009

Helen Louise Wright, 91, of Gladstone, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Carson Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In...

William Thompson

William Thompson

May 1, 2009

William F. “Bill” Thompson, 86, Independence, MO passed away May 1, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 �" 8 pm, Monday at Carson-Speaks Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Community Services League, 300 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Bill...

Ronald Stewart

Ronald Stewart

May 1, 2009

Ronald Douglas “Scotty” Stewart, 71, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private memorial services. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Ronald was born March 17, 1938 in Cambuslang, Scotland to George and...

Johanna Minson

Johanna Minson

Apr 29, 2009

Johanna Elfriede Minson, 78, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Maywood Terrace Living Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Johanna was born October 13, 1930 in Danzing, Germany....

Robert Brong, Jr.

Robert Brong, Jr.

Apr 29, 2009

Robert “Bobby” Brong, 64, of Grain Valley, MO passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Family and friends are invited to an evening gathering on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at 610 N. High St., Independence, MO 64050. Bobby was born January 25,...

Anthony Harberson

Anthony Harberson

Apr 28, 2009

Anthony W. Harberson, 49, Independence, MO passed away April 28, 2009. Memorial services will be at 3 pm, Wed. May 6, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Lunch Partners, Remnant church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 700 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Anthony was born June 2, 1959 in...

Juanita Downs

Juanita Downs

Apr 28, 2009

Juanita Marie (Shrout) Downs, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Rosewood Health Center at The Groves. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Speaks. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Juanita...

Regina Walton

Regina Walton

Apr 28, 2009

Regina Walton, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Monterey Park Nursing Center. A visitation will be from 7-9:00 PM Friday, May 1 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at the chapel with burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Regina was born Sept. 19, 1928 in St....

Dorothea Smokewood

Dorothea Smokewood

Apr 27, 2009

Dorothea Smokewood, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM Thursday, April 30 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Services will be at 1:30 PM Friday, May 1 at the Chapel with burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made...

Althea Ganders

Althea Ganders

Apr 26, 2009

Althea C. Ganders, 87, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha...

Jacquelin Shearer

Jacquelin Shearer

Apr 25, 2009

Jacqueline “Jackie” Shearer, Smithville, MO, passed away April 25, 2009 at her home. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Wednesday, April 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Jackie was born January 30, 1936 in Fairmount, MO to Fred and Sallie (Hall) Sims. She is survived by her...

Virginia Kanan

Virginia Kanan

Apr 25, 2009

Virginia M. Kanan, 81, Independence, MO passed away April 25, 2009. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Virginia was born...

Frances Wiebeck

Frances Wiebeck

Apr 25, 2009

Frances “Granny” Wiebeck, 95, Independence, MO. passed away peacefully April 25, 2009. Memorial services will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; cremation. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice or the Garden of Angels at Good Shepherd...

Audrie Hough

Audrie Hough

Apr 25, 2009

Audrie Mae Hough, 78, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Audrie was born March 16, 1931,...

Edward Toby Duncan

Edward Toby Duncan

Apr 24, 2009

Edward Eugene “Toby” Duncan, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away April 24, 2009 at the V.A. Medical Center. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Mose-Clark Cemetery, NE of Climax Springs, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mose-Clark...

Donald Deason

Donald Deason

Apr 24, 2009

Donald Richard Deason, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, April 24, 2009 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Atherton Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ’s Church. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the...

Bolyne Truax

Bolyne Truax

Apr 24, 2009

Bolyne L. Truax, 85, Independence, MO passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at East Independence Church of Christ, 2020 S. 291 Hwy, Independence, MO. The family will receive friends following the services at the church. Burial will be in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, VA....

Dr. John Meise

Dr. John Meise

Apr 23, 2009

Dr. John F. Meise, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away, Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Blue Hills Rest Home. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Sunday at the chapel. Donations may be made...

John Hedges Ii

John Hedges Ii

Apr 23, 2009

John W. Hedges II, 63, of Independence, MO passed away April 23, 2009 at his home. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. John was born July 15, 1945 in...