Obituaries
Betty B. Watters (Clark)
May 17, 2022
Betty Bernice Watters, 89, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Betty was born to Benjamin Drew and Velma (Purdun) Clark in Cainesville, Missouri on November 11, 1932 during a snowstorm that left drifts as high as the fence posts. Velma always said Betty was actually born on the 7th, but the doctor couldn’t get through the...
Annelise Smith (Roller)
May 17, 2022
Annelise Smith, of Independence, MO, a creative soul who was a lady of many talents and devoted mother and wife, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was 83 years old. As a child of WWII, Annelise was born on December 3, 1938, in Altzedlisch, Sudetenland, to Martin and Elisabeth (Roschenthaler) Roller. At the tender age of 6 years...
Barbara Ann Campbell
May 16, 2022
Barbara Ann Campbell, 74 , of Independence, MO died on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Barbara was born May 7, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Milton Robert Campbell and Maurine (Ridenhour) Campbell. She graduated from North East High School in 1966. After graduation, she worked at Hallmark for 34 years, retired, then worked at...
George Timothy "Tim" Adlard
May 15, 2022
George Timothy Adlard, 75, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2022 He was born in Independence, MO June 19, 1946 to George William Adlard and Opal May Hartley. Tim was a loving husband, father, granddad, and friend. He served his Country, Savior, family and friends with grace, honor and dignity. Tim was always willing to lend a helping hand to...
Kathryn F. Pott
May 15, 2022
Kathryn Florence “Kay” Pott, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2022. A visitation will be held from 10:00-10:45am with The Rosary at 10:45am on Friday, May 27th, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am, all at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E 36th Terr Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Mt....
Barbara Annette "Barb" Barrett
May 14, 2022
Barbara Annette Barrett, age 80, of Independence passed away on May 14th, 2022 after a brief illness. Barbara was born on April 27, 1942 to Edwin and Viola (Smith) Meinz in Defiance, MO. She was a member of the National Honor Society at East High School and held the record for swimming the breaststroke for many years. After moving to...
Beverly Gail Ahring (Julian)
May 14, 2022
Beverly Gail Ahring, 70, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Home in Olathe, KS. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 10-11am prior to...
Leslie "Dewayne" Kuhnert
May 12, 2022
Leslie Dewayne Kuhnert, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Friday, May 20, 2022 with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment to follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Rushville, MO. Dewayne was born on...
Oscar M. De Leon
May 12, 2022
Oscar M. De Leon, of Independence, MO, a loving husband, OG Pops, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was 78 years old. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, May 19th with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. Interment...
Wanda G. Wise (Ainsworth)
May 11, 2022
Wanda Wise gained her angel wings on May 11th. Wanda was 75 years old. Wanda's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She stayed here. Wanda was talented and adventurous...
Donna Jean Housman (Gallagher)
May 10, 2022
Donna Jean Housman passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. She was 93 years old. Donna was born December 11, 1928 to parents Charles and Bertha “Bess” (Wilson) Gallagher in Kansas City, Missouri. Donna was the oldest of two children, with younger brother David. Immediately after graduating high school, Donna attended the Missouri State Teacher’s college located in Warrensburg, Missouri....
Margaret Jo Zeller (Prichard)
May 9, 2022
Margaret Jo Zeller, 93 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Private inurnment will be held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers,...
Barbara Nixon Long
May 9, 2022
Barbara Nixon Long Barbara Nixon Long, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Monday May 9, 2022. She was 78 years of age. Barbara was born on June 16, 1943, in San Pedro, California, the daughter of Hilburn and Alma (Rupard) Nixon. She was one of two children. At a young age Barbara moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where she was raised...
Dorsey Edward "Ed" Campbell Jr.
May 9, 2022
Dorsey Edward Campbell, Jr. passed away Monday, May 9th peacefully at home. Born March 14, 1945, in Independence, Missouri. Ed was at peace knowing he was going to his home in Heaven. Known as Ed to friends and family, EZ Eddie and Captain EZ to others. Ed graduated from Van Horn High School in 1963 where his love for woodworking...
Olive "Fay" Goodman (Morris)
May 9, 2022
Olive “Fay” Goodman, 96, passed away on May 9th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Fay was born on January 2nd, 1926 in Newton County, Missouri to David and Edith Morris. She was raised in the Neosho, Missouri area where she graduated from Pierce City High School in 1944. Fay then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she met and married...
Larry Lee Cornine
May 7, 2022
Dr. Larry Lee Cornine, 81 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his residence. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the graveside service from 12-2:00 p.m., Thursday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St.,...
Johnetta Marie Boulch
May 6, 2022
Johnetta Marie Bernadette Boulch Johnetta Marie (Johnnie) Boulch died on May 6, 2022, at her home. She was born January 6, 1951, the third child of John and Constance (Bilello) Boulch. Johnnie quit school on her 16th birthday but soon realized that if she wanted a job that would support her in life, she needed more education. She went on...
Mary "Anne" Boren (Conklin)
May 6, 2022
Mary Anne Boren, 78, passed on May 6th, 2022 under the exceptional care of St. Lukes Hospice House and her devoted son, David. Anne was born on June 23rd to Mary Alice Meador Conklin and Warren Conklin in Des Moines Iowa. Anne married Barry Boren, her husband and best friend, in November of 1963. While Anne enjoyed a variety of...
John P Curtright
May 5, 2022
John Pehling Curtright passed away May 5, 2002 at the age of 78. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day 1944 and lived most of his life in the KC Metro Area. John was a gifted musician and played in several bands as lead guitarist and singer. He graduated from Baker University with a degree in Economics in 1967. He...
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