Obituaries
Henry Edward Garrett Sr.
Apr 21, 2022
Henry Edward Garrett, Sr. Henry Edward Garrett, Sr., of Independence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was 88 years of age. Henry was born on July 21, 1933, in Warsaw, Missouri, the son of Charles and Gertrude (Davio) Garrett, one of twelve children. Henry married the love of his life Williametta “Billy” Loucks, and from their union came...
Brian Scott "Scott" Henderson
Apr 20, 2022
BRIAN “SCOTT” HENDERSON Brian “Scott” Henderson, 61 of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Cremation is planned with a private family gathering to be held at a later date. Scott was born on February 10th, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Darlene Henderson. After graduating from Maysville High School he...
Jean L. Steinman (Canterbury)
Apr 19, 2022
Jean L. Steinman Jean L. Steinman, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Jean was born to Hubert and Bessie Canterbury on May 20, 1931 in Wathena, Kansas. Jean spent most of her life in the Kansas City area. Her family moved often but she was able to remain close to her roots within Independence...
Harriell Wayne Booker
Apr 17, 2022
Harriell Wayne Booker, 86, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He arrived in Heaven on time to spend the sunrise service with Jesus. His wife Mary has been his full-time caregiver for several years due to his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma brain cancer. He also had Hospice care the last few months. Harriell was born...
Melody Sue Young
Apr 16, 2022
Melody Sue Young April 19, 1978 - April 16, 2022 Age 43 Melody Sue Young was born April 19, 1978 to Warren Young and Sue Huffman Young in Independence, Missouri. Melody was a 1996 graduate of Raytown High School where her favorite subject was chemistry, in which she excelled. She also played flute in the high school band. She was...
Melvin Leroy Howell
Apr 15, 2022
Melvin Leroy Howell passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 in Independence, Missouri. He was 79. Melvin was born to Melvin and Margaret Howell on June 27, 1942 in Dekalb County, Missouri. Melvin was a passionate man with a zest for life. After graduating from Niles Township high school in 1960 Melvin continued his education at Central Missouri State...
Lowell "Gene" Eugene Cable
Apr 14, 2022
Our community recently loss another member of The Greatest Generation. Lowell Eugene (Gene) Cable passed away April 14, 2022, at the age of 96. Gene was born in Eagleville, Missouri on February 10, 1926, on a farm owned by his parents Roy and Minnie Cable. He and his four siblings, Thelma, Garland, Gladys and Gale grew up during the depression...
Carl Mark Wagoner
Apr 14, 2022
Carl “Mark” Wagoner passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was 72. Mark was born to Carl and Marian Wagoner on October 2, 1949 in San Diego, California. Mark was a gentle giant with a saints heart. Following high school Mark dedicated several years of his life proudly serving in the United States...
Jane Frieda Bacon (Blust)
Apr 13, 2022
Jane F. Bacon, 93, of Lee’s Summit, MO died April 13, 2022 at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center. Jane was born January 5, 1929 in Hermann, Missouri. She was a member of the Pittman Road Church of Christ. Jane was married to Donald L. Bacon who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Kerry L. Doll (wife...
Laferne Ruth Barsch (Bryant)
Apr 13, 2022
LaFerne Ruth (Bryant) Barsch, 83, of Independence, MO passed away on April 13, 2022 of natural causes at Centerpoint Hospital. LaFerne was born on April 2, 1939, to Vivian and Ruth (Merrill) Bryant in East Wilton, Maine. After graduating from Wilton Academy in 1956, she went on to Graceland College and received her RN from the Independence Sanitorium. In 1969,...
Peter John Virag
Apr 13, 2022
Peter John Virag, residing in Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Peter began life on October 29, 1959 in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii, to John and Margaret Virag (Palancsa). The family moved to New Jersey, where they spent several years before settling down in Waynesboro, Virginia. Peter was the eldest son of four: his younger brother Thomas, who...
Wilfredo Erazo
Apr 13, 2022
Wilfredo Erazo, 66, of Independence, MO, passed away far too soon on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Friday, April 15th at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. Funeral service will be at 10am on Saturday, April 16th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; 705 W Walnut St.; Independence,...
Wanda Charlene Crabtree (Gorden)
Apr 12, 2022
Wanda “Charlene” Crabtree, 87 of Independence, Mo passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2022, at St. Mark Catholic Church 3600 S. Lees Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055 with private entombment to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 10:00 a.m., Monday at...
Karen Marie Deluccie
Apr 12, 2022
Karen M. DeLuccie, 64, of Independence, MO, joined her parents and grandparents in Heaven on April 12, 2022. She peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer. Karen was born in Dunmore, PA, on March 4, 1958, to Thomas and Mary Bewick DeLuccie and grew up in Scranton, PA, with her two sisters, Mary DeLuccie...
John William Tann
Apr 11, 2022
John William Tann, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022. John was born to William “Bill” and Lucille Tann on January 2, 1946, in Independence, Missouri. John is survived by his wife Janice, of the home; 2 sons and one brother, Jim Tann and Wife Lola of Blue Springs. Also many loving nieces and nephews....
William Henry "Bill" Bunge Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
William “Bill” Bunge, beloved pastor and community service member, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was 87 years old. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, April 18th with funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday, April 19th, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Lobb Cemetery in...
William A. "Bill" Kelly
Apr 10, 2022
William Aaron “Bill” Kelly, 99, of Independence passed away peacefully in his home on April 10, 2022. He was born on May 16, 1922 in Willow Springs, Missouri, the youngest of 12 children of Charles Hugh Kelly and Alma Grace (Osborn) Kelly. Bill graduated from Seymour Missouri High School in 1941. Bill served in the United States Navy from 1943...
Edward Joseph "Ed" Pallo Sr.
Apr 8, 2022
Edward Joseph Pallo, Sr. Edward Joseph Pallo, Sr., of Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. He was 90 years of age. Ed was born on June 25, 1931, in Sugar Creek, Missouri, the son of John and Mary Jane (Yuhas) Pallo. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Ed proudly served in the Armed Forces as a...
Priscilla "Pat" Vera Carrick
Apr 8, 2022
At 6:18 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, Priscilla "Pat" Carrick passed away peacefully, forever beloved by her companion, best friend and husband of nearly 73 years, Dale E. Carrick. Priscilla Vera (Markham) Carrick was born on January 9, 1931 to Murtyn and Vera Markham in Vestaburg, Michigan. She married Dale Carrick on June 12, 1949. Pat, as she was...
Roger Kenneth Smith
Apr 8, 2022
Roger Smith 1954 2022 Roger K. Smith, 67, of Raytown, Missouri passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Carson speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence MO 64050. Family will greet guest between the hours of 6-8pm. Funeral services will take place, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 2pm also held at...
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