Aug 3, 2022

David Lee Nichol Jr., 58, of Independence, MO, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2022. He dedicated his life to service with joining the Army Reserves in 1983 and then completing the fire academy in 1993. He then tenured an accomplished career at the Independence Fire Department, finishing as a Captain with a total of 26...

Aug 2, 2022

Marjorie Ann Wolfgeher, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9-10am with a service following at 10am, on Thursday, August 11th, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Service will be livestreamed on the Speaks website. Interment will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 12:30pm....

Aug 2, 2022

Jerome Duer “Jerry” Kennedy, 86, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Jerry was born on April 22, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri to Curtis and Florence Kennedy. He attended and graduated from Glennon High School and took courses from Rockhurst. Jerry enlisted in the US Army in...

Aug 1, 2022

Dr. John William Chapman, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was 97 years old. A visitation will be held from 3-5pm on Sunday, August 7th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Funeral service will be at 10am on Monday, August 8th, also at Speaks. Interment with full military honors will...

Jul 29, 2022

Dr. James Mead Gaunt, age 72, of Sedalia, MO, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at Riverbend Heights in Lexington, MO. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams Street, Buckner, MO, 64016, 816-650-5555. Inurnment will follow the celebration at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, MO. A visitation will begin...

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Ruth Mercer Mary Ruth Mercer, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Thursday July 28, 2022. She was 89 years of age. Mary was born on August 15, 1932, in Colfax, Iowa, the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Meckley) Williams. She attended and graduated from Colfax High School in the class of 1950. Mary worked for the electric company in Iowa...

Jul 28, 2022

Dale Eugene Thomas, 74, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home in Independence. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 5, 2022, at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, Missouri. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Dale was born on December 1, 1947,...

Jul 27, 2022

Richard Vance Reeves Jr of Independence MO, a father and man who loved the lord passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022. He was 73 years young. Richard entered this world September 8th, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were members of the RLDS church and decided to move to Independence, Mo when he was 5 years old. Richard chose to...

Jul 27, 2022

Gary Dry Twyman, 84 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family service to be held at a later date. Gary was born December 5, 1937 in Prairie Hill, MO to Leslie and Hazel Alice (Dry) Twyman. He proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1957-58. He spent most...

Jul 27, 2022

Susan Binnicker, age, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Susan Renee Binnicker was born on July 24, 1948 to Gene and Rose Ellen Hodson. She grew up in Independence, Missouri and had one older brother, Larry E Hodson. At the age of 15, she met her husband, Larry Binnicker, at a church retreat (at Camp Doniphan)...

Jul 26, 2022

Lois Delene (Petree) Charles, age 94, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Oak Grove, MO. Cremation is planned and a celebration of her life to be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Inurnment will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery....

Jul 26, 2022

Sharon Kay Hoskins Sharon Kay Hoskins, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was 76 years of age. Sharon was born on December 3, 1945, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Edward and Irma Maxine (Crosby) Miles. She is a graduate of William Chrisman High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from...

Jul 26, 2022

Shirley Jean Heitman, 87, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. A service will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 10am at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Shirley was born on March 29, 1935, in Richmond, MO to Robert and Lee Pearson. She attended...

Jul 26, 2022

Richard Lee Hicks, age, 95, of Independence, MO, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home. Richard was born on October 13, 1926, to Wade and Cora Hicks in Schell City, Missouri. He was their eldest child and only son. He had 4 sisters: Maxine, Vera, Dorothy and Shirley. He attended William Chrisman High School where he met the love...

Jul 25, 2022

Marion Ester (Rardon) Cox Marion Ester Cox, of Independence, Missouri, passed away surrounded by loved her ones Monday, July 25, 2022. She was 81 years of age. Marion was born on April 23, 1941, in Reger, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Middaugh) Rardon. She was one of five children. Marion attended Van Horn Highschool and on September 13,...

Jul 24, 2022

Vickie A. Prosser, 63, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Shiloh Methodist Church, South Hill, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Vickie’s honor to the Glioblastoma Foundation, PO...

Jul 24, 2022

Jul 23, 2022

Ralph C. Dickinson, Jr., age, 88, of Blue Springs, MO, died Saturday, July 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph Charles Dickinson, Jr. was born on August 11, 1933, to Ralph and Vera (Schlack) Dickinson, Sr. in Rich Hill, MO. Ralph proudly served his country in the US Army before medically being discharged in 1953. Ralph...

Jul 23, 2022

Dixie Lee Clark, 92, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Ignite, St. Mary’s in Blue Springs, MO. Dixie was born June 23, 1930 in Cortez, CO to William J. and Stella (Goode) Pyatt. Together, with her husband, they settled in Fullerton, California where they raised 4 wonderful children. Dixie was a beloved wife, mother, and...

Jul 22, 2022

Juda Ann Cook, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Her family members were spouse, Lawrence Lee Cook (deceased), children Lawrence Michael Cook (deceased) and Stephen Lee Cook (Eimee), parents, Harry Lee Vardiman and Thelma Florene Vardiman, sister, Carol Taggart, grandchildren Susan Lee Albertson (Eric), Cheyenne Autumn Cook, Zane Robert Cook and Sloan Chandlar Cook. Services will be...