Obituaries

Mayme Carriker

Mayme Carriker

Sep 14, 2004

Mayme L. Carriker, 93, of Independence, passed away, Wednesday September 1, 2004 at Ora Lee Care Home in LaTour, MO. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., September 16, 2004 at the Mound Grove Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer�s Research Association, Missouri Chapter. Mayme was born February 17, 1911 in McFarland, KS to Irvin and Agnes (Schott) Gettys. She was a...

Robert L. Williams

Robert L. Williams

Sep 14, 2004

Robert L. Williams, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2004 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday prior to the service at the chapel. Robert was born July 19,...

Ava L. Kincaid

Ava L. Kincaid

Sep 13, 2004

Ava L. Kincaid, 89 of Independence passed away Mon. Sep 13, 2004 at the Independence Health Care Center. Services will be 10:00 am, Tue Sep 21, 2004 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm Monday at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Kincaid was born on Jan...

Ona Belle Wear

Ona Belle Wear

Sep 13, 2004

Ona Belle (Monsees) Wear, 93, Independence, MO, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 13, 2004, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family, as she was throughout her life. Services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, September 16, 2004, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 am Thursday at the chapel. Contributions may...

Louise Jackson

Louise Jackson

Sep 13, 2004

Louise Jackson, 87, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, September 13, 2004 at her home. Visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Heartland Hospice. Louise was born on October 28, 1916 in...

Charlotte E. Tankard

Charlotte E. Tankard

Sep 13, 2004

Charlotte E. Tankard, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, September 13, 2004 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2004 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the chapel. Charlotte was born December 29, 1916 in Independence,...

Robert E. Barnes

Robert E. Barnes

Sep 13, 2004

Robert Eugene Barnes, 79, Independence, MO, died Monday, September 13, 2004, after a short battle with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Services will be 10:00 am Friday, at First Presbyterian Church, Independence MO; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10:00 Friday at the church. Contributions may be made to Cancer Research. Mr. Barnes was born May 16,...

Garry Edward Bolinger

Garry Edward Bolinger

Sep 11, 2004

Garry Edward Bolinger, 57 of Raytown, MO passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the VA Medical Center. Services will be 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 15th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 6-8:00 at the chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children�s...

Verna Dee Martin

Verna Dee Martin

Sep 11, 2004

Verna Dee Martin, 81, Independence, MO. died Sept. 11, 2004 at Independence Regional Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Monday, Sept. 20 in the Community Room at The Groves, 1515 W. White Oak, Indep., MO. Cremation. The family requests no flowers please but contributions can be made to the Alzheimer�s Assoc. or the American Cancer...

Nofrio S. Internicola

Nofrio S. Internicola

Sep 11, 2004

Nofrio S. "Pepsi� Internicola, 78, Independence, MO., died Sept. 11, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The Rosary will be said at 6:30 pm, Tuesday before visitation at the funeral home. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, Sept. 16 at Nicholas Bush Funeral Home, Rome, NY. Interment...

Betty J. Kinsey

Betty J. Kinsey

Sep 10, 2004

Betty J. Kinsey, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 10, 2004 at Independence Regional Health Center. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 pm Monday, September 13th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside service will be 4:00 pm at Wharton Cemetery in Bosworth, MO. Betty was born July 20, 1924 in Chariton County, MO to Namon and Maggie (Clardy) Earleywine. Mrs. Kinsey...

David S. Thomas

David S. Thomas

Sep 10, 2004

David S. Thomas, 76 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 14th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 7-9:00 pm Monday at the chapel. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. David was born February 18, 1928 in Independence, MO to Carl and Elena (Anthony) Thomas....

John Swafford

John Swafford

Sep 9, 2004

John Swafford, 40, Independence, MO, died Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at TMC Lakewood. Services will be 1:30 pm Saturday at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, 1501W. Lexington, Independence, MO, 64052. A graveside service will be at 4:00 pm Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Friday at the Funeral Home. The...

Roger V. Huntsman

Roger V. Huntsman

Sep 9, 2004

Roger V. Huntsman, 46, Independence, Mo. died Sept. 9, 2004. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, 5225 N. Brighton, K.C., Mo. 64119; interment Wed. at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Haddem, Ks. Visitation will be 6 - 8:30 pm, Monday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Roger V. Huntsman Music Scholarship...

Stanley George Dzula

Stanley George Dzula

Sep 9, 2004

Stanley G. Dzula, 57, Independence, Mo. died Sept. 9, 2004 at home. Services will be 10 am, Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 8:30 - 10 am, Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice. Stan was born Dec. 8, 1946 in...

John Lee Brightwell

John Lee Brightwell

Sep 9, 2004

John Lee Brightwell, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, September 09, 2004. Services will be 10 am Monday, September 13th at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home; with interment in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the funeral home. Contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church, 500 W. Truman Rd....

Evan La Verne Resch

Evan La Verne Resch

Sep 7, 2004

Evan LaVerne Resch, 92 of Independence, MO departed this life Tuesday September 7, 2004 at his home. Services will be 10:00 am Friday, September 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm Thursday, September 9th at the chapel. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Evan was born October 28, 1911 in Minneapolis, KS to Orestas and Cora (Wilkinson-Sloan) Resch,...

Allen Garth Walker

Allen Garth Walker

Sep 5, 2004

Allen Garth Walker, 84 of Independence, MO passed away Sun. Sep 5, 2004 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 1:00 pm, Fri, Sep 10, 2004 at the Geo. C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home Burial in Floral Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Walker was born on...

Dennis W. "Willie" Williams

Dennis W. "Willie" Williams

Sep 5, 2004

Dennis W. "Willie� Williams, 82, Blue Springs, MO. died Sept. 5, 2004 at St. Mary�s of Blue Springs Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 pm, Thursday at Lexington Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9-11 am, Thursday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Assoc. Willie was born Dec. 31, 1921 in Kansas City, KS. He...

J. W. "Buddy" Rutledge

J. W. "Buddy" Rutledge

Sep 4, 2004

J. W. "Buddy� Rutledge, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Sat. Sep. 4, 2004 at his home. Graveside services will be 2:30 pm Tuesday, Sep 7, 2004 in Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Rutledge was born on Mar 29, 1918 in Jefferson City, MO and had lived in the Independence area most of...