Obituaries
Norval Littrell
May 7, 2009
Norval Littrell, 79, of Independence, MO passed away May 7, 2009. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will be having services and burial in Alabam, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Norval was born January 19, 1930 in Madison County, Arkansas....
Eloise Batliner
May 7, 2009
Eloise Batliner, 93, formerly of Independence, MO passed away May 7, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Fairmount Senior Community Center.
Betty Kenley
May 6, 2009
Betty L. (Angotti) Kenley, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday at the church where the rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Memorial contributions...
Mabel Hooper
May 6, 2009
Mabel E. Hooper, 80, Sugar Creek, MO passed away May 6, 2009. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 11, 2009 at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society...
Norris Johnson
May 6, 2009
Norris W. “John” Johnson, 75, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Golden Living Center. Cremation. Graveside services with full military honors will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. John was born September 4, 1933 in...
Luke Nelson
May 5, 2009
Luke William Nelson, infant son of Erin and Damon Nelson of Blue Springs, MO passed away May, 5 2009. Services will be private. Luke is survived by his parents, sisters Elizabeth & Natalie Nelson, of the home; paternal grandparents Richard & Kathy Nelson, Lee’s Summit, MO; maternal grandparents David & Debby Kincade, Lohman, MO.
Harvey Whiting
May 5, 2009
Harvey R. Whiting, 101, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Rosewood. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Cornerstone Community of Christ Church...
Lavinia Penn
May 4, 2009
Lavinia J. Penn, 55, passed away May 4, 2009, at her home in Independence, MO, with her family at her bedside. Lavinia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband, William Penn of 31 years; a daughter, Laurie Roberds and husband Jeremy; a son, William ("Andy") Penn; 4 grand daughters, Brittany, Leigha, Katilynn,...
Judith White
May 4, 2009
Judith May Godfrey White, 71 of Independence, MO, passed away, May 4, 2009. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the Memorial Garden at Summit Grove Community...
Kimberly Wilson
May 3, 2009
Kimberly Ann Wilson, 44, Kansas City, MO passed away May 3, 2009. Services to honor her life will be held 2 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Community of Christ Stone Church, Independence, MO. Visitation will begin one hour before service time at the church. Services in Henderson, TN and interment at Bailey’s Cemetery, Jack’s Creek, TN will follow...
Donna Nieder
May 3, 2009
Donna E. Nieder, 55, of Independence, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 in the chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington...
Virginia Binnie
May 3, 2009
Virginia May Binnie, 89 of Joplin, MO, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Virginia was born on October 12, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri to James...
Clarence Scott
May 3, 2009
Clarence W. “Sparky” Scott, 79, of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial with full military honors will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel. Donations may...
Thelma Morgan
May 2, 2009
Thelma L. Morgan, 84, Independence, MO passed away May 2, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 pm, Wed., May 6, 2009 at South Crysler Community of Christ; visitation will precede the service beginning at 4 pm at the church. Private committal services will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to...
Jose Medina
May 2, 2009
Rev. José de la Luz Medina, 98, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Cremation. Memorial Services to be held in Albuquerque, NM at a later date. José was born October 27, 1910, in Corumpa, NM, to Marcos and Isabel...
Joseph Rasperger
May 2, 2009
Joe “Butch” Rasperger, 62, of Independence, MO passed away May 2, 2009. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Blue Ridge Blvd. Christian Church, 3625 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence, MO 64052. Butch was born June 21, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph T. and Kay (McBride) Rasperger. He was preceded in...
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
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
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
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...
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