Obituaries
Devon Joe Smith
Apr 22, 2021
Devon was fun loving always out to make a person smile. He enjoyed his friends, his trucks and anything he could collect. He's survived in death by Parents, Randy and Sarah Smith; Brother, Seven Jones; Sister, Savanah Smith; Grandparents, Bennie, Dixie Martin, Walter Smith, and Rosa Curttright along with many family and friends that will love and miss him forever....
Lawrence Howard "Larry" Fields
Apr 21, 2021
Lawrence Howard “Larry” Fields, 93, of Independence, MO passed away at home in his sleep on April 21, 2021. Larry was born and raised in Independence, Missouri on May 2, 1927 to parents Leslie and Elvie Fields. Right after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, where he proudly served for over a year. After his discharge, Larry went...
William Troy "Bill" Mckinney
Apr 20, 2021
William (Bill) Troy McKinney, 98, of Buckner, met his precious Savior Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bill was born on September 2, 1922 in Center Hill, AR, the son of Joseph David and Martha (Ann America Williams; Mattie) McKinney. Survivors include: son, Billy (Candy), Sibley, three daughters, Janice Christopher, Osage Beach,...
Rebecca Jane Hatley
Apr 20, 2021
Rebecca Jane Hatley, 62 of Raymore, MO passed away, Tuesday April 20, 2021 at the Belton Hospital. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Emmanuel Cemetery in...
Dieu Van Do
Apr 20, 2021
Dieu V. Do, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was 55. A visitation will be held from 9-11am, Saturday April 24th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hien; his sons, Dat and Tom; his daughter, Kim; his mother Ms....
Karen R. Anderson (Carver)
Apr 19, 2021
Karen R. Anderson (Carver), of Independence, MO, a woman who loved angels, gained angel wings of her very own on Monday April 19, 2021. She was 79 years old. Karen was born on September 12, 1941 in Collins, Iowa and was born the only daughter to Ralph and Esther Carver, with two brothers, Ben, and Ed. As the Iowa Country...
Charles "Tom" Thomas Bollinger
Apr 18, 2021
Charles Thomas “Tom” Bollinger, 71, of Blue Springs, Mo., joined his wife in Heaven on April 18th, 2021 after his body decided it was done fighting all the ailments he had faced through the years. He was an amazing husband, supportive father, and a dedicated grandparent. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone he met and didn't...
Randy Dean Flowers
Apr 16, 2021
Randy Dean Flowers, a man of faith, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. He was 71. Randy was born to Robert and Norma Flowers on August 26, 1949 in Leon, Iowa. Shortly after graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1968 Randy found and married the love of his life, Cheri. They spent 47 years building...
Charles Henry "Chuck" Davis Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
Charles Henry “Chuck” Davis Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. Chuck was born to Charles and Mary Davis on February 28, 1936 in Henrietta, Missouri. After graduating from Northeast High School, Chuck served in the United States Air Force. Shortly after that he found and married the love of his life, Janet. They...
Kevin Robert Burgess
Apr 15, 2021
Kevin Robert Burgess, 62, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born to Robert and Donna Burgess on May 23, 1958 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School Kevin worked at the loading docks for the Freight Lines for many years. He was a kind, simple man and will be...
Ida Belle Malewski
Apr 15, 2021
Ida Belle (Herrin) Malewski died April 15, 2021 in Hico, TX at the age of 98. She is predeceased by her parents Smiley C„ Sr. (Mabel Lewis) Herrin; 2 siblings and their spouses: sister Philetha (Jim Rice) and brother Smiley C., Jr. (Evelyn Thurston) Herrin; and Ida Belle's husband of 52 years, Frank W. Malewski. She is survived by 3...
Darold James "Jim" Griffin
Apr 14, 2021
Darold James “Jim” Griffin went home to be with Jesus on April 14, 2021 at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by both his father and mother, Joseph and Lucille Griffin of Independence, MO, his brother Harold Griffin of Oklahoma City, OK, his daughter Christina Griffin of Independence, MO. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Griffin...
John Joseph Ryan
Apr 13, 2021
John Joseph Ryan, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. He was 76 years old. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm beginning with full military honors on Wednesday, April 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. John was born on November 13, 1944, to Thomas F. and Katherine T....
Herman O'Glenn Boniedot
Apr 13, 2021
Herman O’Glenn Boniedot of Fair Play, Missouri, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born on December 6th, 1950 in Independence, Missouri to the parents of Garland and Edith (Parker) Boniedot. Glenn graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1969. Following graduation, he served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division of the...
Penny Irene Eglich
Apr 12, 2021
Penny Irene Eglich, born in Kansas City, MO on February 1st, 1972 passed away in Independence, MO on April 12th, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by her family. Although a native to the region, Penny had a wanderlust soul that led her from coast to coast with her mother and step-father and eventually settled back down where her roots started. She...
Shirley Elaine "Johnnie" Brown (Johnson)
Apr 11, 2021
Shirley Elaine “Johnnie” (Johnson) Brown, 95, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Mondamin, Iowa to Joseph and Minnie Bell (Pratt) Johnson. She graduated from Mondamin High School, and at the age of 17 moved to Independence to join the Cadet Nurse Corp in 1943....
Edward Perry
Apr 11, 2021
Edward Perry, a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2021 at the age of 56 while at home. Ed shared three children with Kim Perry and is survived by his children; Joshua Perry [Shelby Perry], Jessica Perry, and Julie Perry; his mother Georga Perry; his brother Christopher Perry; his sisters Brenda, Angie, and Liz...
Kelly Ann Johnson (Lane)
Apr 11, 2021
Kelly Ann Johnson, 63, passed away in Independence, Missouri, on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born to John and Lois Lane on June 27, 1957 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1975 Kelly found and married her best friend Alan Johnson. They spent the next 42 years creating a life together. Kelly loved her...
William Christopher "Bill" Leskoff
Apr 11, 2021
William Christopher “Bill” Leskoff, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at Monterey Park in Independence. He was 74. A cemetery service is scheduled with full military honors for 12:30pm, Monday, April 19th, 2021, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Bill was born February 25, 1947 in Detroit, MI. He was a member of the Eastgate...
Curtis Rogers Miller
Apr 9, 2021
Curtis “Pap” Rogers Miller, a jack of all trades, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 89. Curtis was born to Curtis and Mildred Miller on November 3, 1931 in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Curtis was very young when he met the love of his life, Ruth. They spent the next 50 years creating memories together....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
