Obituaries
Clyde Earl "Tony" Murdock
Apr 8, 2021
Clyde Earl “Tony” Murdock, 79 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. The family will greet friends from 10-12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 followed by a private family graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in...
William G. "Bill" Norton
Apr 7, 2021
William G. "Bill" Norton of Independence, Missouri passed away April 7, 2021 at the age of 91 due to a heart condition. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 14 from 10-11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am, both at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Bill will be...
Beverly Kay Skolaut (Buser)
Apr 7, 2021
Beverly Kay (Buser) Skolaut, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Visitation will be held from 10-11am on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO. Rosary will be prayed at 11am, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge...
Marvin Earl Sutton
Apr 6, 2021
Marvin Earl Sutton of Independence, MO, a man who loved everyone and never knew an enemy, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2021. He was 66 years old. Marvin was born on December 13, 1954 in Houston, Missouri, to Fred and Virginia Sutton. He graduated from Houston High School in the class of 1973, then...
Mark Steven Middleton
Apr 5, 2021
Mark Steven Middleton, 62, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mark was born on August 28, 1958 to Robert and Barbara (Vogel) Middleton in Annapolis, MA, the youngest of three children where the family described him as the pesky younger...
Betty Ann Kleuver (Swigart)
Apr 5, 2021
Betty Ann Kleuver, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri, on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born to Marion and Mildred Swigart on October 24, 1932 in Wellington, Missouri. Betty spent her entire career working at Sears before retiring in 1991. After that Betty and her beloved husband Charles moved to Pomme De Terre Lake in...
William "Scott" Triplett Iii
Apr 4, 2021
William “Scott” Triplett III passed away at home on April 4, 2021. On December 11, 1957, he was born in Sutton, WV, to Lela Claris and William Scott Triplett Jr. He spent his formative years in Ravenswood, WV. In 1976, he met his high school sweetheart, Debbie Ellis, who became his wife and soulmate for over 40 years. Scott worked...
Jewell J. Gunter (Rudder)
Apr 4, 2021
Jewell Jane Gunter, 92 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Blue Hills Rest Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Brooking Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Donations may be made in her...
Stan Watie Woodall Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Stan Watie Woodall, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 3 at home. He spent 95 years on this planet making others laugh and feel immensely loved. A World War 2 veteran, Stan served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Susquehanna. He was a Fireman First Class and spent many years serving his country. Stan attended Haskell Indian Institute. He worked for...
Wyonia "Jean" Milburn (Blystone)
Apr 3, 2021
Wyonia “Jean” Milburn, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was 89. Jean was born to Fred and Velma Blystone on February 26, 1932 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. At the age of 16 Jean married the love of her life Virgil (Walter) Milburn and they spent the next 72yrs creating...
Stanley Duane Choate
Apr 2, 2021
Stanley Duane Choate, a man of God, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was 79. Stan was born to Edward and Enid Choate on September 17, 1941 in Orofino, Idaho. He was a busy man. Stan had numerous careers throughout his lifetime which included farming, logging, truck driving and teaching....
Naomi Lee Davis (Pine)
Apr 2, 2021
Naomi Lee Davis, 91 of Blue Springs Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Friday April 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Grace Pine and her husband of 48 years, William (Bill) T. Davis. Also by her son Bill Davis and daughter Debbie Ousley. She is survived by her...
Cato Sims Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Cato Sims, Jr., of Independence, MO, passed away far too soon on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was 65. A service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, April 8th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Cato was born on September 4, 1955 to Cato and Versa (Travis) Sims in Chicago, IL. He graduated from high...
Harold "Alan" Barker
Apr 1, 2021
Harold Alan Barker of Kansas City, MO a father, husband, and provider unexpectedly passed on Thursday, April 1st of 2021 at the very young age of 31. He was born to his parents, Melissa and Gerald Barker on December 7th, 1989. He was an amazing, happy father who had so much love for his little girl and an amazing husband...
Michelle Marie Dyche
Mar 30, 2021
Michelle Marie (Byrnes) Dyche, of Independence, MO passed away on March 30, 2021. She was 60 years old. A visitation will be held from 2-3pm on Monday April 5th with a service following at 3pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Social distancing and mask requirements will be observed. Michelle was born to James...
Major Dorsey Hammett
Mar 29, 2021
Major D. Hammett, 78, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Major Hammett was born April 12, 1942 in Trenton, MO to Dorcas and Alten Ray (A.R.) Hammett. The family lived on a farm in Galt, MO. Major graduated from Galt High School and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where...
Jon Everett Bagley
Mar 29, 2021
Jon Everett Bagley, 44, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence, MO 64052, with a service at 2pm, also at Carson-Speaks. Cremation will follow service, with Jon finally being inurned at Mt. Washington Cemetery on Saturday, April 10,...
Barbara Carroll Pauk (Czech)
Mar 29, 2021
Barbara Carroll Pauk, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 with her husband Roger by her side. She was born to John and Mary Czech on June 23, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri. Barbara attended school at UMKC and it was there she earned her teaching degree. She taught physical education at Lillis High School before landing her...
Delois Lundquist Watkins (Hammontree)
Mar 28, 2021
DeLois Lundquist Watkins, 91, of Independence, MO, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Service will be at 10am on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Coventry Estates Baptist Church, 17133 East 39th St...
Donella Sue Wilkes (Sprague)
Mar 27, 2021
Donella Sue Wilkes (Sprague), 61, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service to follow at 12pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, MO. Donella was born on October 06,...
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