Obituaries

Lynda Phillips

Lynda Phillips

May 14, 2009

Lynda Lea Phillips, 48, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community...

Thomas Rundell

Thomas Rundell

May 14, 2009

Thomas M. Rundell, 83 of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away, Thursday morning, May 14, 2009 at his residence. The family will greet friends from 3 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests...

Hildegard Mcpherson

Hildegard Mcpherson

May 13, 2009

Hildegard McPherson, 69, of Gladstone, MO, formerly of Independence, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Woodbine Care Center. Cremation is planned with private services.

Arlone Cockburn

Arlone Cockburn

May 13, 2009

Arlone Esther May Cockburn, 89, of Independence, MO, passed away, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to St....

Walter Crawford, Sr.

Walter Crawford, Sr.

May 13, 2009

Walter Wayne Crawford, Sr. 87, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be...

Chase Striplin

Chase Striplin

May 12, 2009

Chase Keith “Peanut” Striplin, infant son of Shawnna Zink and Benjamin Striplin, was called home on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial services to be scheduled at a later date.

June Hodak

June Hodak

May 12, 2009

June Anne Hodak, 87, Independence, MO passed away May 12, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm, Sat., May 16, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; cremation. Visitation will be 6- 8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Animals Best Friends, P.O. Box 493, Independence, MO 64051 June was born March 15, 1922 in...

Marion Brown

Marion Brown

May 12, 2009

Marion Lee Brown, 82, Independence, MO passed away May 12, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm, Friday, June 5, 2009 at the South Crysler Community of Christ. A private committal service was held previously at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the charity of your choice....

Edith Watkins

Edith Watkins

May 12, 2009

Edith Marie (Lassen) Hoff Watkins, 92, of Sibley, MO went home peacefully in her sleep May 12, 2009, to be with her Lord and Saviour. She was born February 19, 1917 in Charleroi, PA to Alfred and Effie Lassen. She was the first of nine children. She lived and grew up in Lorain, OH and baptized as a member of...

Linda Hensley

Linda Hensley

May 11, 2009

Linda Lee Hensley, 66, of Independence, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Rosewood Health Care. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 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 Oak Ridge Memory...

Margaret Hibdon

Margaret Hibdon

May 11, 2009

Margaret LaVon “Bonnie” Hibdon, 78, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 11, 2009. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Bonnie was born September 1, 1930 in Independence, MO to Goldwin and Lila (Cox) Shull. She is survived by her...

Louis Brown

Louis Brown

May 10, 2009

Louis Eldon Brown, 92, of North Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at his home. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the chapel. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of...

Harold Harris

Harold Harris

May 10, 2009

Harold E. Harris, 80, Sebring, FL formerly of Raytown, MO passed away May 10, 2009. Graveside services will be at 2 pm, Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Brooking Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the High Point Baptist Church, 7900 Westridge Road, Raytown, MO 64138. Harold was born Sept. 4, 1928 in Independence, MO to Clarence...

Harvey Sidebottom, Jr.

Harvey Sidebottom, Jr.

May 9, 2009

Harvey L. Sidebottom, Jr., 43, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Truman Medical Center West. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made...

Thomas Wasmer

Thomas Wasmer

May 8, 2009

Thomas E. Wasmer IV, 39, of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, May 8, 2009 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday. May 12, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Cremation will follow the services. Thomas was born July...

Joyce Griffith

Joyce Griffith

May 8, 2009

Joyce Marie Griffith, 62, Belton, MO passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Inurnment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 AM, Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney...

Lester "Les" Wendleton

Lester "Les" Wendleton

May 8, 2009

Lester “Les” L. Wendleton, Jr. 66, Independence, MO passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral and Masonic services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested...

Brenda Noland

Brenda Noland

May 7, 2009

Brenda Noland, 55, of Oak Grove, MO passed away May 7, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Brenda was born...

Mary Hawks

Mary Hawks

May 7, 2009

Mary Lou Gerhart Hawks, 85, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:00 PM Monday at the church. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at...

Gary Spicer

Gary Spicer

May 7, 2009

Gary Wayne Spicer, 33, of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, May 15, 2009 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel followed by cremation. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Israel’s Gathering. Gary was born September 8, 1975 in Austin,...