Obituaries

Idress Claudine Palmer

Idress Claudine Palmer

Oct 17, 2005

Idress Claudine Palmer, 79, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 17th at Independence Regional Health Center. A celebration of Claudine�s life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family looks forward to sharing memories of Claudine at her visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20th at the funeral home. Interment to take place in...

Helen G. Kent

Helen G. Kent

Oct 17, 2005

Helen G. Kent, of Independence, Mo passed away on October 15, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence. Helen was a devout Catholic her entire life. The rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Mo, with the visitation following from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Jordan Lynn Mcbride

Jordan Lynn Mcbride

Oct 16, 2005

Jordan Lynn McBride, infant daughter of Keith and Caroline (Noah) McBride, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005. Jordan was born October 13, 2005 at Research Medical Center. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Cremation. Jordan is survived by her parents, maternal grandparents Larry and Mildred Noah, paternal grandfather Donald McBride; aunts Mary...

Billie Lorene Graham

Billie Lorene Graham

Oct 16, 2005

Billie Lorene Graham, 81 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2005 at the Blue Springs Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., Wednesday until service time at the chapel. Billie was born to...

Harvey Lee Stine

Harvey Lee Stine

Oct 15, 2005

Harvey Lee Stine, 82, of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, October 15, 2005 at his home. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Harvey was born June 22, 1923 in Peculiar, MO...

Catherine Elaine Coogan

Catherine Elaine Coogan

Oct 14, 2005

Catherine Griffle Coogan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on October 14, 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Monday, October 17th at St. Mary�s Catholic Church; with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Carson-Speaks Chapel (1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO) with the Rosary...

Douglas Lee Shackelford

Douglas Lee Shackelford

Oct 13, 2005

Douglas Lee Shackelford, 50, of Merriam, KS, passed away while vacationing with his wife in Sydney, Australia on October 13, 2005. He is loved so very much by his wife, Lottie Chestnut; sons, Scott and James Shackelford; mother and father, Marge and Herb Shackelford; sister, Margie Hill; and brother, Jeff. Doug joins his son, Donnie; brother, Steven; sister, Janet; and...

William W. Ruoff

William W. Ruoff

Oct 13, 2005

William W. Ruoff, 77, of Independence, MO passed away on October 13, 2005 at his home. A visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions may...

Raymond Laurence Wilhite

Raymond Laurence Wilhite

Oct 12, 2005

Raymond Wilhite, infant son or Michelle and Raymond Wilhite passed away October 12, 2005, in Kansas City. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Monday, October 17, 2005 at Lobb Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Ruby Mae Gilges

Ruby Mae Gilges

Oct 11, 2005

Ruby Mae Gilges, 64, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ruby was born December 11, 1940 in Tuscumbia, MO to Opal Burks. She loved...

Joseph Dean Gaston

Joseph Dean Gaston

Oct 11, 2005

Joe Gaston, 67, Kansas City, MO. passed away Oct. 11, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident. Friends and family may attend a "Celebration of Life Service� at 7:00 pm, Sat., Oct. 15, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Cremation. Joe was born...

Harriett Gall

Harriett Gall

Oct 11, 2005

Harriett Gall, 77 of Independence passed away Tues, Oct 11, 2005 at Regency Care Center. Services will be 11:00 am, Sat, Oct. 15, 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Independence. Graveside services will be held at 3:00pm in Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop MO. Visitation will be 6- 8:00 pm, Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Indep....

James Earl Griffin

James Earl Griffin

Oct 11, 2005

James Earl Griffin, 49, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at his residence. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday at the Carson-Speaks Chapel in Independence, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2005 at the Follis & Sons Funeral Home in Fredericktown, MO. Burial will be in the Marcus...

Mary Lois Moore

Mary Lois Moore

Oct 10, 2005

Mary Lois Moore, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2005 at Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2005 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will have a celebration of life and birthday party for her beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the...

Catherine E. Thompson

Catherine E. Thompson

Oct 10, 2005

Catherine E. Thompson, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2005 at Lee�s Summit Hospital. Services will be 10:00 Thursday, October 13, 2005 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Catherine...

Layne Perrin

Layne Perrin

Oct 10, 2005

Layne Perrin, 85, of Buckner, MO passed away on October 10, 2005 at his home. A visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the First Christian Church of Buckner. Layne was born on March 21, 1920 in Meta, MO to...

Dolly B. Jones

Dolly B. Jones

Oct 9, 2005

Dolly B. Jones, 93, of Buckner, MO passed away Sunday, October 9, 2005. Services will be 1:30 pm Friday, October 14th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. (1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO); with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Dolly was born November 21, 1911in Eagleville, MO to Joseph and Mary Harp. She is survived by her son, Bill Jones; daughter, Sherri Patterson;...

Dennis R. Gamble

Dennis R. Gamble

Oct 9, 2005

Dennis R. Gamble, 58, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, October 9th at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15th at St. Paul�s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at church. Private burial. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul�s Lutheran Church, 17200 E. 39th St., Independence, MO...

Robert L. Martin

Robert L. Martin

Oct 7, 2005

Robert L. Martin, 79, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 7, 2005. Services will be 10 am Thursday, October 13th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, (1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO), with interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Chapel. Robert was born July 25, 1926 in Parkville, MO to Harry and...

Rodney Gene Pope

Rodney Gene Pope

Oct 7, 2005

Rodney Gene Pope, 51, of Independence, passed away Fri, Oct 7, 2005 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Mon. Oct 10, 2005 at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm Sunday at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 Lexington Ave, Indep. MO. Rodney was born on Feb 17, 1954 to John...