Obituaries
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,...
Lewis William Mclaughlin
Mar 27, 2021
Lewis W. McLaughlin came to this earth on December 5, 1930. On March 27, 2021 his spirit soared to return to his heavenly home. His long, well lived life, was full to overflowing. The constant love of family and dear friends made everything worthwhile. Close friendships, wonderful experiences and great memories filled his heart. Dad was proud of the years...
Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Hodges
Mar 27, 2021
MARGARET “PEGGY” HODGES Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Hodges passed away peacefully at her home in Sugar Creek, Missouri, on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was 70 years old. She was born to Charles and Hazel Mathis on January 15, 1951 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Peggy graduated from Lee’s Summit High School. She enjoyed traveling, camping and square dancing with her husband...
Taylor Ann Siebert
Mar 27, 2021
Taylor Ann Siebert, 19 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with interment to follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at...
Clarence Charles "Charlie" Franklin Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Clarence Charles Franklin Jr, 95, of Independence MO died peacefully at his home Friday night, March 26, 2021. At his side was his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Elaine Brazeal Franklin and his four children: Charles Franklin III, John Franklin, Laura Monsees, and Sara Harper. Daughter-in-law Donna Franklin and son-in-law Dennis Harper were also at his side in the...
Ruthel Ellen Sinclair (Payne)
Mar 25, 2021
Ruthel Ellen Sinclair, 94, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 25, 2021. Ruthel was born on April 1, 1926, in Augusta, Arkansas, to Claude and Mary Payne. She graduated from Ben Blewett High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1944. After attending Brown’s Business College in St. Louis, she worked as a comptometer operator at...
Mary Frances Catalano (Combs)
Mar 25, 2021
Mary Frances (Combs) Catalano, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Following cremation, a service will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Mary’s final resting place will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Mary was born to James and Mary (Pryor) Combs on...
L. Alan Dowhower
Mar 23, 2021
L. Alan Dowhower, 75, of Sibley, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March, 23, 2021. Cremation is planned, with inurnment to follow, at a later date, at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Alan was born and raised in North Platte, NE. He enjoyed playing sports, water skiing and hunting. His senior year his football team won the state championship. Alan...
John Edgar Gilbert Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
John Edgar Gilbert, Jr., of Independence, MO, a man who always told anyone and everyone to “Spread Out," spread wings of his own when he passed away on March 22, 2021. He was 84 years old. John was born on September 26, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Gilbert, Sr., and Mattie Gilbert. John met the love of his...
Donald Lawrence Vest Sr.
Mar 20, 2021
Donald Lawrence Vest, Sr., of Independence, MO passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. He was 89 years old. Don was born July 29th, 1931 in Boone, IA. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School before enlisting to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In his lifetime, Don owned and operated...
Jeremy John Cromley
Mar 20, 2021
Our beloved father, Jeremy Cromley, recently passed due to a tragic accident on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was 44. Jeremy was born to Donald Priemer and Julia Cromley on August 1, 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jeremy was a small business owner of Granite Innovations for almost a decade and took great pride in his craftsmanship. Jeremy has been...
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