Obituaries
Dorothy Jean Branson
Feb 7, 2023
Dorothy Jean Branson, 89, passed away on February 7, 2023, at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lees Summit, MO. She was born to parents George and Emma Weymuth on May 10, 1933, in Lake Creek, MO. Dorothy was one of 12 kids, 4 brothers and 7 sisters and she was a twin to Donald. She was baptized on May 21, 1933,...
Karen Diane Bogard (Neff)
Feb 6, 2023
Karen D. Neff Bogard, 73, of Liberty, MO, formally of Independence and Kansas City, MO, passed away February 6, 2023. Karen was born in Kansas City, MO, the first child of Lloyd L. Neff, Jr. and Faith Lamb Neff. She was a 1967 graduate of Southwest High School and received a BA (1971) and MA (1986) in Secondary Education from...
Janet Elaine Fletchall (Butler)
Feb 6, 2023
Janet Elaine Fletchall (Butler) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on February 6th, 2023, at the age of 70, after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer. Jan was born to Carl and Bernice Butler (Greathouse) on February 12th, 1952, in Independence, MO. Her younger brother, Carl Lyndon, was born just 15...
Twylia Gail Brand (O'Dell)
Feb 4, 2023
Twylia Gail O’Dell Brand, 90 of Blue Springs, formerly of Independence died on February 4, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Twylia was born in Atherton, Missouri, the only child of Clyde and Minnie O’Dell on December 1, 1932. She was a member of...
David Edgar Repine
Feb 3, 2023
David Edgar Repine passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was 65. David was born to Francis and Norma Repine on May 18, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas. David was a kind, fun loving man that kept to himself for the most part but had a quirky sense of humor. He spent the past 20...
Nancy Jo Ann Wilson
Feb 3, 2023
Nancy Jo Ann Wilson, 75, of Independence MO went home to God on February 3, 2023. Nancy was born in Kansas City on August 28, 1947 to Carl and Betty Wilson. After graduating from Van Horn high school in 1965, Nancy started her career with Commerce Bank, retiring after 45 years. Nancy and her best friend Sue McInteer enjoyed sharing...
Robert Allen "Robb" Horne
Feb 2, 2023
Robert Allen “Robb” Horne, of Buckner, MO passed away far too soon on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was 67. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Robb was born February 18, 1955, in Independence, MO to Robert Eugene and Betty Charlene (Hurt) Horne. He was a high school football...
Eric Joseph Allison
Feb 2, 2023
Eric J. Allison was born on August 30, 1969 to parents Joseph Allison and Luana Bessmer (Elwell). He was an avid fisherman—going any chance he got, and a collector. He particularly loved antique pharmacy bottles and had quite the collection. He enjoyed going to antique stores and would spend hours there if he could and usually had to be dragged...
Shane Andrew Noland
Feb 2, 2023
Shane Andrew Noland of Independence, Missouri left this earth unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was 32 years old. Shane was born to Jeffrey Thomas Noland and Ramona Ruth (Evans) Noland in Independence, Missouri on June 9, 1990. Shane was a good man who loved his family fiercely. He was a proud daddy to two little boys, Mikey and...
Jack Burger
Feb 2, 2023
Jackie (Jack) Dean Burger, 87, Independence, MO passed away February 2, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, Friday, February 10 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; entombment at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Mass will be preceded by visitation beginning at 9:00 am at the church. The family would appreciate all...
Sharon Ann "Sami" Elliott
Feb 2, 2023
Sharon Ann “Sami” Elliott, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. A celebration of life visitation will take place on Saturday, February 18th from 1-3pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. Sami was born on January 22, 1946, in Tulsa, OK to Vernie and Goldie (Rist) Perryman. She was a born saleswoman,...
Buddy Lee Lampkin
Feb 1, 2023
Buddy Lee Lampkin, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was 84. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am on Monday, February 6th, with a service following at 10:30am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.: Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, MO. Buddy was born...
Sandy Bowen
Jan 31, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Bowen Sandy Bowen, affectionately known as Grammy, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Sandy was born in Kansas City, Missouri where she spent her time bartending and raising her children. In 1997, Sandy...
Billie L. Ferguson
Jan 31, 2023
Billie L. Ferguson, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was 92. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, February 9th at 2pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Billie was born October 3, 1930, in Pleasant Hill, MO to William and Bland...
Dustin Connor Stone
Jan 30, 2023
Dustin Connor Stone, 17 of Independence, MO succumbed to his injuries while being surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Research Medical Center Burn Unit. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Epic Church, 3711 S. Whitney Ave., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery. The family...
Donzetta Turnbow
Jan 30, 2023
Meta Donzetta Downey Turnbow, 86, “the beacon of light” to her family and friends went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2023. Donzetta was born November 4, 1936, to Jarol and Kathryn (McBrayer) Downey in Gallatin, Missouri. She attended school in Jamesport and completed high school at Westport High in 1954. In 1968 she married the love of...
Rodney David Swanson
Jan 30, 2023
Rodney David Swanson, 65, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence. A graveside service is being held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Rodney was born October 26, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to George David and Faye Louise (Robinette) Swanson. For many years, Rodney worked as a...
Colton James Gaddy
Jan 30, 2023
Colton James Gaddy of Blue Springs, Missouri lost his battle to addiction with an accidental overdose on Monday, January 30th, 2023. He was only 21 years old. We want to share his story in the hope that lives may be saved. Nobody plans to be an addict and no one thinks they’ll ever overdose. Colton was born on January 7th,...
Everett Preston Jennings
Jan 29, 2023
Everett Preston Jennings, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. A celebration of life will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri. Everett was born on March 20, 1938 in St. Joseph, Mo. to James and Viola (Lukenbill) Jennings. Everett was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and fisherman. He also enjoyed...
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