May 5, 2022

Esta May Wilson, age 87, of Independence, Mo passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022. Esta, born November 3rd, 1934 in Cumming, Ga, will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Sheila A. Dyck and Shirley M. Hutchison; as well as her 5 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her large and loving family, Esta had numerous...

May 4, 2022

Sharon Kay Overfelt, 68, of Independence, MO passed away suddenly while traveling with her family in Mobile, AL on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. A private graveside will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Mo 64052. Sharon was born...

May 4, 2022

David Harold Brewer, Jr., of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was 81 years old. David was born on January 2, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, to David H. Brewer, Sr., and Della Brewer (Purtle). David graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1958, then went on to The Missouri School of Mines...

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

Jeffery E. “Jeff” Tyler, of Buckner, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was 64. Jeff was born on May 12, 1957, in Independence, MO to Harlan C. and Loetta L. (Stephens) Tyler. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1976. He went on to have a successful career in the trucking industry as...

May 1, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Ann Moore Patricia “Patty” Ann Moore, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. She was 63 years of age. Patty was born on April 6, 1959, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Maynard “Bud” Taber, Jr. and Lois (Warnock) Taber, the youngest of three children. Patty grew up in the Independence area then her family...

Apr 30, 2022

Donna Faye Fields, 85, died April 30, 2022, at her Independence, Missouri home, with her family by her side. Donna was born May 23, 1936, in Kansas City, MO to Jess and Ruth Laursen. Donna met Bill Fields at William Chrisman High School and wed August 2, 1958. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed...

Apr 29, 2022

Linda Ellen Harris, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was 77 years old. Linda was born on October 6, 1944, in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Ruth (Whittaker) Brown. She graduated from high school and went on to become a Cafeteria Manager in the Shawnee Mission School District. At the time of her...

Apr 28, 2022

Reginal Doin Kerley passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28,2022. R.D. Kerley saw the good in people, his famous saying was “they are a diamond in the rough”. He was compassionate and had a positive attitude through life. He grew up in Elizabeth, Arkansas and came to Kansas City on his high school graduation day with .00 in his pocket...

Apr 27, 2022

Sheryl Sue Cobb was called home by the Lord on the morning of April 27th, 2022 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband Les, her sons Ryan Cobb (Jenaye Aldridge) and Owen Cobb and granddaughter Harper Cobb (Ryan's daughter). She is also survived by her parents, Jack and Beth Tracy, sister Shelly Krysa (Frank), and brother...

Apr 27, 2022

Peggy Ann Barker, of Blue Springs, MO, a strong woman whose main goal in her life, was her family and always made sure they were taken care of, even until the end, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was 86 years old. Peggy was born on July 5, 1935, in Arkansas, to William Martin and Ethel Mae Loe...

Apr 26, 2022

Richard Evan “Rick” Harms, of Independence, MO, passed away far too soon on April 26, 2022. He was 60 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Rick was born on June 17, 1961, in Kansas City, MO to Louis and Mary...

Apr 25, 2022

Lena Lillian Turner “Lily” of Napoleon, MO passed away of natural causes on Monday, April 25, 2022. Lily was born on September 21, 1940, in Marshalltown, Iowa, daughter of the late Otis Edsel Abbott and Marietta Mae Abbott (Buckallew). Lily Married Buford Lee Turner on November 2, 1957, and they were blessed with 65 years together. After marriage Lily completed...

Apr 24, 2022

ALIVIA LANE OLIVER Alivia Lane Oliver, 17, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday May 2, 2022 at the East Independence Church of Christ, 2020 S. 291 Hwy. Independence, MO 64057 with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet guests from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Apr 24, 2022

Sue Ann Zobans, of Independence, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was 75 years of age. Sue was born on May 10, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Adrian and Nina (Strobe) Allison, one of three children. She attended the University of Michigan, in East Lansing, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree and worked as an Administrative Assistant...

Apr 24, 2022

Beverly Ann Amos, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 with family by her side. She was 81. Beverly was born to Floyd and Winnie Ferguson on December 29, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri. Beverly was a very active woman her entire life. She grew up on a farm in Arkansas and graduated as Valedictorian...

Apr 24, 2022

Luella Beverly Sprague, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Luella was born to Arthur and Helen Williams on August 11, 1939 in a small farmhouse outside of Bosworth, Missouri. Luella graduated from Northeast High School in 1957 and shortly after met the love of her life, Donald. They...

Apr 22, 2022

Ina M. Eklund, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was 80 years old. Ina was born November 28, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, a daughter of Everett and Dorothy (Bristow) Anderson. Ina graduated from Wichita East High School in 1960. She married her high school sweetheart, Marvin Winters, and they had a daughter, Aleta. Ina worked...

Apr 22, 2022

Sammy Stanley, 97 of Raytown, MO passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel,...

Apr 21, 2022

Vaunda Rae May, 80 of Blue Springs, Mo passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The life Church, 10400 View High Dr. #2282, Kansas City, MO 64134 with burial to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. The...