Obituaries
Ltc Wade William Ladue
Jul 20, 2021
LTC Wade William LaDue of Independence, Missouri, and Holmes Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from high school in San Pedro, CA, where he was an outstanding athlete in football and especially baseball. A graduate of University of Missouri Class of 1957, he lettered in baseball and made many life long friends...
Bernice Iantha Coleman (Shaver)
Jul 20, 2021
Bernice Iantha Coleman, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was 92. Bernice was born to Earl and Bessie Shaver on April 15, 1929 in Cameron, Missouri. Bernice lived most of her childhood in Cameron, Missouri. When she graduated from high school in 1947 she attended North West Missouri State for secretarial training. It...
Benjamin Bob "Ben" Orell
Jul 19, 2021
Benjamin Bob Orell, a “gentle giant”, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was 41. Ben was born to Bobby and Bonnie Orell on May 8, 1980 in Independence, Missouri. Ben was a kind, quiet man with a vibrant imagination. He looked forward to the Renaissance Festival every year so he could dress the part...
James David "Jim" Cottrell
Jul 19, 2021
James David "Jim" Cottrell, 59 of Buckner, Mo. passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 6-8 pm, and service will be 10 am, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, Missouri. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City,...
Gladys Irene Burkett (Roberson)
Jul 18, 2021
Gladys Irene Burkett, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, July 18th, 2021. She was 94 years old. Cremation is planned with an inurnment and graveside service at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri, 10am Tuesday July 27, 2021. Gladys was born in Henderson, North Carolina on February 13, 1927 to Hunter J. and Julia (Ross) Roberson. Gladys grew up...
Helen Delores Baker
Jul 17, 2021
Helen Delores Baker passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, July 17, 2021 after a battle with a rare blood cancer. She was 83. Helen was born to Martha Bryant on May 14, 1938 in Sedalia, Missouri. Helen was a brave determined woman and had always dreamt of having a family of her own. After meeting the...
Jesus Ruiz Arellano
Jul 17, 2021
Jesus Ruiz Arellano, 53 of Guadalajara, Jalisco has passed away peacefully in the presence of his loved ones and is now resting after a hard fought battle to cancer. A life filled with joy, strength, and humor! Jesus lived the best life he could, loved his family dearly, and would always put others before him. A man of many skills...
Ronald T. "Tim" Moore
Jul 16, 2021
Ronald T. “Tim” Moore, 81 of Blue Springs, MO, a proud Vietnam Veteran who loved his family and country dearly passed away on July 16, 2021. Tim was a devout Catholic his whole life. Tim was born on March 8, 1940 in Independence, MO, to Hubert and Dorothy Moore. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1957. He joined...
Martha Jean Pack
Jul 14, 2021
Martha Jean Pack, 75, of Lees Summit, MO, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on July 14, 2021 at the Homestead of Overland Park Memory Care Facility. Cremation is planned with services to be held at a later date. Jeani, or Martha (as she was known in her last few years), was born January 6, 1946 to Frances...
Allen Wayne Motley
Jul 14, 2021
Allen Wayne Motley, of Centerview, MO, a gentle giant of a man who was always very respectful of women, passed away on July 14, 2021. He was 69 years old. Allen was born on February 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lois and Basil Motley. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1970. He then...
Janet Elizabeth Conway (Bufka)
Jul 12, 2021
Janet Elizabeth Conway, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, July 12th, 2021. She was 79 years old. A visitation will be held 1-2pm, Friday, July 16, 2021 with a funeral service to be held at 2pm Friday, July 16, 2021, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64050. Burial will follow funeral service and will...
Gary Dean Moxley Jr.
Jul 11, 2021
Gary Dean Moxley, Jr., of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Sunday, July 11th, 2021. He was 59 years old. The visitation and memorial service is to be held Friday July 16th at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, 4500 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057. The visitation will be from 10 am- 12pm and the service at 12. Gary...
Ruben R. Rangel
Jul 11, 2021
Ruben R. Rangel passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Ruben was born on August 29, 1976 to Martin and Petra Rangel, in Independence, Missouri. Ruben attended Holy Family and Claremont Grade Schools, and graduated from Fort Osage in 1994. After high school, Ruben worked at Brown’s Furniture before becoming employed at Ford Motor...
Jodi Ann Williams (Howard)
Jul 11, 2021
Jodi Ann Williams, a courageous woman, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 51 on Sunday, July 11, 2021 with her family by her side. Jodi was born to Richard and Cindy Howard on March 24, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jodi was fearless, had a heart of gold and absolutely loved life....
Sheran Ann Rouse (Walton)
Jul 10, 2021
Sheran Ann Rouse, a woman who loved her family fiercely, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. She was 72. Sheran was born to Eugene and Regina Walton on February 13, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, Sheran married the love of her life, James. They spent the next 45 years...
Sharon Marie Clark
Jul 10, 2021
Sharon Marie Clark, 78, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday July 10th, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, July 15th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will be held at 11am Friday, July 16th at Garden of Memories, Pittsburg, KS. Sharon was born May 5, 1943, in Chicago, IL...
Rick L. Loyall
Jul 9, 2021
Rick L. Loyall, 58 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055....
Gertrude "Ann" Cookston
Jul 8, 2021
Gertrude “Ann” Cookston, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2:00pm, Saturday, July 17th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Ann was born September 17th, 1943 in Kansas City, MO. She was employed as a desk clerk and then in records for the Independence Police...
Ricky Lee Spaulding
Jul 5, 2021
Ricky Lee “Rick” Spaulding, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, July 5th, 2021. He was 72. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 11th from 3-5pm with a funeral service Monday, July 12th at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.: Independence, MO 64055. Rick was born June 23, 1949 in Iowa to Arvine and Iris...
Scott Mark Pearson
Jul 5, 2021
Scott Mark Pearson, 62, of Independence, MO, passed away on July 5, 2021. Scott was born October 28, 1958, in Topeka, KS, the son of Thomas F. Pearson and Phyllis L. (Metzler) Pearson. The majority of his working years were spent in injection molding, as a line chief and maintenance technician. He married Dianne Pearson on August 18, 1993, and...
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