Obituaries

Beverly Ann Carrender

Beverly Ann Carrender

Apr 30, 2021

Beverly A. Carrender, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on April 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 81. Beverly was born on September 11, 1939 in Jefferson City, MO, the first child of A.C. “Hop” and Zarabelle (Bret) Becker. She was in the first graduating class of Helias High School in 1957. She married her husband, Glenn E....

Todd Grady Hinton

Todd Grady Hinton

Apr 30, 2021

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to one of these two charities in memory of Todd. Shatterproof- a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in the United States. Click here to donate American Diabetes Association Click here to donate

Jerry Jefferson Keck

Jerry Jefferson Keck

Apr 29, 2021

Jerry Jefferson Keck, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, April 29th, 2021. He was 85. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Thursday, May 6th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, MO. Jerry was born February 8, 1936 to Jeff and...

Donald Cecil "Don" Guyer

Donald Cecil "Don" Guyer

Apr 26, 2021

Donald Cecil “Don” Guyer, a man of faith, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was 84. Don was born to Cecil and Catherine Guyer on July 18, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. After attending Manuel High Vo-Tech school for carpentry Don spent two years in Texas. He was very proud to serve with the Brethern Volunteer Services....

Karen Sue Elder (Crosby)

Karen Sue Elder (Crosby)

Apr 25, 2021

Karen Elder, age 72, died on April 25, 2021 in her Independence, MO home after a battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born to Henry and Evelyn Crosby on April 25, 1949 in Olney, IL and was the oldest of 6 children. At a very young age Karen started visiting her grandparents Otis and Ethel Crosby’s farm, where she learned...

Linda Marie Ladd

Linda Marie Ladd

Apr 25, 2021

Linda Marie Ladd, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday April 25th, 2021. She was 72. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Friday May 7th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ronald Ladd; infant daughter, Vickie Ladd; and her parents, Emil and Helen Soetaert....

Theresa Yvonne Ramirez (Guerra)

Theresa Yvonne Ramirez (Guerra)

Apr 24, 2021

Theresa Yvonne Ramirez, 81 of Odessa, MO Ascended peacefully to the Heavenly Kingdom, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. Mark Catholic Church with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday evening following the...

Mark Alan Ladd

Mark Alan Ladd

Apr 23, 2021

Mark Alan “Papa” Ladd, a man of faith, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was 63. Mark was born to Mark and Margie Ladd on June 4, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School Mark worked a variety of jobs until October 7, 1981 when he...

Patricia Ann Moffett (Carson)

Patricia Ann Moffett (Carson)

Apr 23, 2021

Patricia Ann Moffett, 75 of Elliott, IA passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Jennie Emundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Pitts Chapel Cemetery near Harrisonville, MO. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the services, at the graveside. Patricia was born...

Dorothy M. Crank

Dorothy M. Crank

Apr 22, 2021

Dorothy M. Crank, 98, of Independence, Mo., died there April 22, 2021. The cause was cancer exacerbated by the extreme isolation of COVID 19. She had been active in the community since moving to Independence in 1947. Dorothy belonged to the Independence Young Matrons, a service organization, for 50 years. She was the group’s president in 1963-64. She led her...

Devon Joe Smith

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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...