Obituaries

Robert William "Bill" Yates

Robert William "Bill" Yates

Mar 16, 2024

Robert William “Bill” Yates, 85 of Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his residence.  Cremation is planned with private family inurnment in Buckner Hill Cemetery.  Bill was born July 20, 1938 In Lone Jack, MO to Hollis Roy and Edith Lorraine (Markel) Yates and has been a lifelong area resident. He spent his early life in the...

Earlene Elizabeth Townsend

Earlene Elizabeth Townsend

Mar 15, 2024

Earlene Elizabeth Townsend, 96, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.  

A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, March 21st with a service following at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052.  A graveside service will immediately follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence.

Earlene entered this world on October 3,...

Rachel Marie Nichols

Rachel Marie Nichols

Mar 15, 2024

Rachel Marie Nichols, 43, of Independence, MO, died on March 15, 2024.

Rachel was born in Independence in 1980 to Richard and Rita Nichols. She was the second of four children. Rachel attended William Chrisman High School before receiving a bachelor’s degree in Restaurant and Food Service Management from Northwest Missouri State University. Rachel worked for Hi-Boy and the Raytown School...

Carl Edward Warmington

Carl Edward Warmington

Mar 14, 2024

Carl Edward Warmington, known affectionately as “Ed” or "Eddie," passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. Born in Independence, Missouri, on March 31, 1938, Ed was a man of many talents. Throughout his life, Ed worked as a foreman for Armco Steel, where his dedication was respected. Prior to his time at Armco Steel, Ed worked at the Schlitz Brewery. His...

John Richard Weaver

John Richard Weaver

Mar 13, 2024

John Richard Weaver, a devoted husband, father, brother, and respected member of the community, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on March 13, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.  John graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting and led a distinguished career as an accountant with the Internal Revenue...

Barbi L. Marquis

Barbi L. Marquis

Mar 13, 2024

Barbi Lorene Marquis, of Independence, passed away on March 13, 2024, the day before her 71st birthday.  A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, March 22nd from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. 

Barbi was born on March 14, 1953, in Independence, MO to Robert and Patricia (Payton)...

Edna Louise Tucker

Edna Louise Tucker

Mar 13, 2024

Edna Louise Tucker, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2-3pm on Sunday, March 17th with a funeral service following at 3pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will take place at 12pm on Monday, March 18th at Mound Grove Cemetery in...

Alvin Daverne Gwinn

Alvin Daverne Gwinn

Mar 11, 2024

Alvin Gwinn, age 88, died March 11, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 14, 1935 in Lucas, Iowa. He was the third child of 5 to Andrew and Cleo Gwinn. Alvin learned the grocery trade at an early age. His parents owned a small grocery store and gas station, where he did several...

David Richard Hopkins

David Richard Hopkins

Mar 11, 2024

David Richard Hopkins, born April 17, 1949, in Smithville, Missouri to Charles and Loretta Pearl Hopkins, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, at Healthcare Resort of Leawood in Leawood, KS. 

David graduated from Penney High School in Hamilton, Missouri in 1967. He later attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. David dedicated many years to the Social Security Administration, where...

Lester Allen Williamson

Lester Allen Williamson

Mar 11, 2024

Lester Allen Williamson, 60, of Odessa, Missouri, died Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Larry and Louise Williamson.

A graduate of William Chrisman High School, Lester went on to obtain his associate degree as well as attending courses earning his degree and certificates in Welding and Drafting. He...

Helen Bernadine "Bernie" Hathhorn

Helen Bernadine "Bernie" Hathhorn

Mar 11, 2024

Helen Bernadine Hathhorn, known affectionately as Bernie, passed away on March 11, 2024, in Leawood, Kansas. She was born on August 13, 1926, in Lexington, Missouri.Bernie led a fulfilling life dedicated to public service and education. Before earning a master's degree in education, Bernie worked for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, leaving a positive impact on those she encountered throughout her career. She then sold real estate and was a...

Marcia Carpenter

Marcia Carpenter

Mar 10, 2024

Marcia Lynn (Baldwin) Carpenter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2024, at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 66. Though grieving deeply, her family finds comfort that she is at peace after showing immense strength and courage as she faced stage 4 lung cancer. 

Marcia was...

Janita Irene Smith

Janita Irene Smith

Mar 10, 2024

JANITA IRENE SMITH

Janita Irene Smith, 76 of Blue Springs, Mo passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the St. John Lalande Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO with cremation to follow.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at...

Paul Everett Snell

Paul Everett Snell

Mar 10, 2024

Paul Snell, 86, of Sugar Creek, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024.

Paul spent most of his life in northern and western New York State until moving to Missouri in 1996. He served on staff at Kansas City Rescue Mission, led tours of the Harley-Davidson plant, and taught Life Connections classes through the Chaplain’s Office of Leavenworth Penitentiary. He also...

Gregory "Greg" Allen Kearney

Gregory "Greg" Allen Kearney

Mar 9, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Allen Kearney, 65, of Independence, MO, died March 9, 2024. 

Greg graduated St. Mary’s High in 1976. He was retired as an accountant from Metropolitan Community College. 

Greg was the guy who ALWAYS showed up. If you needed to tote a barge; lift a bale or maybe pick kid up from school, Greg was your guy!   Happiest wading a...

Miles Theodore Mallon

Miles Theodore Mallon

Mar 8, 2024

 Miles Theodore Mallon, 3 days, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at University Health Truman Medical Center. He came for his short time just to fill us with his love and sweet sleepy coos. He was truly a miracle who fought so hard to give us time and showed Gods presence every step of the way, even...

Ronald Wayne Sebring

Ronald Wayne Sebring

Mar 8, 2024

Ron “Preacher” Sebring was born in Moberly, Missouri, on May 14, 1943, and departed this life with a smile at 6:20 pm on March 8, 2024. It’s not that he was happy to leave; he very much wanted to stay, but after living with prostate cancer for the last 20 years and with no new bodies readily available, he knew...

Dr. Walter (Walt) Edward Dean

Dr. Walter (Walt) Edward Dean

Mar 8, 2024

Dr. Walter (Walt) Edward Dean, aged 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on March 8, 2024 after a battle with dementia. 

 

He was born on January 23, 1949, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Walter Joseph Dean and Mary Eileen Deneen Dean. Four brothers soon followed (John, Mark, Mike, and Jim) and the family created many memories (and no doubt several...

Share by: