Obituaries

Walter William Keller

Walter William Keller

Jun 1, 2007

Walter W. Keller, 89 of Independence, Missouri, went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2007. He was born March 18, 1918 in Bakersfield, California. He was an elder in the RLDS church, a WWII veteran, and a retiree of Consolidated Freightways. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia J. Keller. He is survived by sons Dennis...

Karol Lee Hicklin

Karol Lee Hicklin

May 31, 2007

Karol Lee Hicklin, of Blue Springs, MO went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2007. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, June 4, 2007 at Tri- City Baptist Church, 4500 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO. Burial will be at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, June 3...

Leda Hannah Wilkinson

Leda Hannah Wilkinson

May 29, 2007

Leda Hannah Benbrook Titus Wilkinson, 91, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be at 1:30 pm, Monday, June 4, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Sunday at the Chapel. Mrs. Wilkinson was born June 29,...

Michael A. Sigloch

Michael A. Sigloch

May 29, 2007

Michael A. “Mike” Sigloch, 52, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Mike was born October 27, 1954 in Lexington, MO to George L....

Floyd R., Jr. Deal

Floyd R., Jr. Deal

May 28, 2007

Floyd R. Deal, Jr. 84 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the Multiple...

James Buchanan Manning

James Buchanan Manning

May 28, 2007

James Buchanan Manning, 87 of Frisco, TX formerly of Independence passed away Mon, May 28, 2007 at the Centennial Medical Center in Frisco. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Mon. Jun 4, 2007 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Society. Mr. Manning was born on...

Carroll Phipps

Carroll Phipps

May 28, 2007

Carroll Phipps, 68, passed away May 28, 2007 at his home in Independence, MO. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 9:00 am �" 10:30 am before the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Carroll was born on November...

Ethel May Shull

Ethel May Shull

May 28, 2007

Ethel May Shull, 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at John Knox Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1625 NW O’Brien, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00 a.m. Burial in Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO. Memorial gifts...

Albert G. Ruester

Albert G. Ruester

May 28, 2007

Albert G. Ruester, 82, Independence, MO passed away May 28, 2007. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 1, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the New Salem Baptist Church, Rt. 1, Box 73, Marshall, MO 65340. Albert...

Christian Lackey

Christian Lackey

May 27, 2007

Chris Lackey, 12 of Warrensburg died Sun, May 27, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident. Services will be 10:00 am, Thu. May 31, 2007 at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO 64052. Burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 �" 8:30 pm, Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested in...

Sharron Anne Trundle

Sharron Anne Trundle

May 25, 2007

Sharron A. (McCarty) Trundle, 67, Independence, MO passed away May 25, 2007. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. Sharron was born April 25, 1940 in Jackson County,...

Richard Roy Bauman

Richard Roy Bauman

May 25, 2007

Richard Roy Bauman, 59 of Independence passed away Fri. May 25, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Pekin, IL. Mr. Bauman was born on Jun 20, 1947 to Richard and Ilah (Boyce) Bauman in East St. Louis, IL. He had been the owner of Richard’s Janitorial Service for...

Marion Bridgeford

Marion Bridgeford

May 24, 2007

Marion E. (Hedberg) Bridgeford Marion E. (Hedberg) Bridgeford Independence, MO went to her Heavenly home May 24, 2007, where she will be reunited with her husband Lars, and daughters Joyce and Jolene. Services will be at 2 pm, Wed., May 30, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral...

Ula Pearl Bonebright

Ula Pearl Bonebright

May 24, 2007

Ula Pearl Bonebright, 89, of Loma Linda, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at her daughter’s home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Cpl Benjamin Ashley

Cpl Benjamin Ashley

May 24, 2007

Cpl. Benjamin James-Thomas Ashley, 22, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Balad, Iraq. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday June 3, 2007 at the church. Burial with full military honors at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy...

Dorothy G. Swearngin

Dorothy G. Swearngin

May 21, 2007

Dorothy G. Swearngin, 82, of Raytown, MO, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Park Place Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Dorothy was born May 18, 1925 in Independence, MO to Samuel Willis and Essie Mae (Kelly) Brockman. Mrs....

Joseph William Hollis

Joseph William Hollis

May 21, 2007

Joseph William Hollis, 61 of Independence, MO passed away Mon. May 21, 2007 at his home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Georgia. Mr. Hollis was born on Dec 10, 1946 to Thomas and Catherine Hollis in Muscogee County, GA. He was an All System Trainer with Sprint for the past 7 years. Joseph was...

Myradene R. Dempsey

Myradene R. Dempsey

May 20, 2007

Myradene Dempsey, of Independence, MO passed away on May 20, 2007. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-3:30 p.m., Sun. June 3, at Pleasant Heights Community of Christ. Service to follow at 3:30 p.m. at the church.

Dawn Elaine Gray

Dawn Elaine Gray

May 20, 2007

Dawn Elaine Gray, 46 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday morning at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Donations may be made to the Wayside Waifs. Dawn was...

Clair E. Weldon

Clair E. Weldon

May 18, 2007

Clair E. Weldon, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at Rosewood Health Center at The Groves in Independence. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at The Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence,...