Obituaries
Agnes Ann Thompson (Purcell)
Jul 24, 2021
Agnes (Ann) Thompson, 95, of Kansas City died unexpectedly on July 24, 2021. Agnes was born at home on Hardesty Street, KCMO, on March 4, 1926, the last of eight children to Mary Catherine Hortense McKay (1887) and Louis Arthur Purcell (1885). She attended Holy Cross, Assumption, Blessed Sacrament parochial schools, and graduated from Paseo High School in 1943. After...
Victoria Jo "Vicki" Carey (Morris)
Jul 23, 2021
Victoria Jo “Vicki” Carey, a woman who loved her family fiercely, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was 74. Vicki was born to Paul and Billie Morris on May 9, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. Vicki graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and married her beloved husband, Kenneth shortly after. She enjoyed taking photos, shopping, her ladies...
Martha Singleton "Marty" Bartlett (Singleton)
Jul 23, 2021
Martha Singleton Bartlett died July 23, 2021, 90 yrs. of age. Born August 11, 1930 in Kansas City MO to Edgar "Eddie" and Christine (Hammer) Singleton. She graduated from Northeast High School, and while working at Commerce Bank, she met Forrest "Joe" Bartlett. On November 13, 1958, they were married in the Lion's Den of the Shrine Circus in Kansas...
Fred Lee Mcmullen
Jul 22, 2021
Fred Lee McMullen, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, July 22nd 2021. A visitation will be held from 9-10 am on Monday, August 2nd with funeral services to begin at 10 am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Graveside service will follow at Mt Washington Cemetery. Fred was born December 23, 1938 in Kansas City,...
Marcia Sue Russell (Pippenger)
Jul 22, 2021
Marcia Sue Russell, a beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was 80 years old. Marcia was born to James and Mary Pippenger on April 1, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from VanHorn High School, Marcia married her best friend, Don on December 8, 1960 at the young age of 19. They spent the...
Patrick Franklin Scott
Jul 21, 2021
Patrick F. Scott, Sr., 66, died July 21, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. He was born in Independence, Missouri. He served as a police officer for several Missouri and Texas municipalities. He was a Viet Nam veteran of the US Marine Corps and a reservist for the Missouri Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and...
Robert James Henze
Jul 21, 2021
Robert James Henze, 88, passed away July 21, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, his parents, brother, and one grandchild. Robert is survived by his children Michelle (Jeff), Jeanette (Joe), Michael, and his sister Jean. He was the proud, loving grandfather of Joshua, Meredith, Hilary, Jessica, Emily, Justin, Hannah,...
Elnora Viola Palmer (Maitland)
Jul 21, 2021
Elnora Viola Palmer, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel....
Steven Wayne Jones
Jul 20, 2021
Steven W. Jones, of Independence, MO, passed away far too soon on Tuesday July 20, 2021, at the age of 60. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Monday, July 26th with a funeral service following at 11:00am, both at Courageous Life Church; 17310 E. US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in...
Emma Ruline Pleacher (Murdock)
Jul 20, 2021
Emma R. Pleacher, 83 of Oak Grove, Mo passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Oak Grove Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 27, 2021 9-10 am and service will begin at 10 am, Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri, Interment will follow service at Oak Grove Cemetery. Emma...
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...
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