Nov 8, 2020

Wayne L. Bear, 93, passed away peacefully and in the presence of his children in Lee’s Summit on November 8, 2020 after a battle with Covid 19. He was lovingly cared for by amazing, skilled and compassionate nurses and doctors at St. Luke’s East Hospital during his stay there. Wayne was born September 5, 1927 in Kansas City to Lelia...

Nov 8, 2020

Janice Kay Goin passed away peacefully at the family home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Janice was born December 6, 1957 in Kansas City Missouri and the family moved to Independence Missouri in 1960 where Janice spent the remainder of her life. Janice graduated from Truman high school in 1976 and earned her Certificate of Cosmetology. Janice had a passion...

Nov 8, 2020

Sharon E. Johnson, 76, from Independence, MO died Sunday November 8, 2020, at her sons residence in Spickard, MO, while under hospice care. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Following the service, she will be cremated and laid to rest at Oak...

Nov 8, 2020

Richard Allen Turner of Independence Mo. passed away November 8th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him. He was 67 years old. Richard was born on November 21st, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents Wendell R. Turner and Joan Turner. Richard had fond memories of childhood, playing ball games with his siblings, Charles Turner...

Nov 7, 2020

Margie L. (Akins) Dorth, 93 of Independence, Mo passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Shangri-La Living Center. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Lindley Prairie Cemetery in Bear Creek, MO. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00 a.m., Friday morning at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO...

Nov 7, 2020

Sharil W. Gibson, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was 66. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 11:00am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO. Sharil was born July 28th, 1954 to Billy J. and Dorothy L. (Mockelstrom) Wheeler in Tinley Park, IL. She was employed...

Nov 7, 2020

Passed into God’s hands November 7, 2020. 7 days before her 93rd birthday. Mother was born on November 14, 1927, daughter of Phoebe & Fred Reveill, in Kansas City, MO. She had 1 sister and 3 brothers. Mom graduated from North East High School, in Kansas City, MO. She was married to Clyde R. Pence in February 1948. They were...

Nov 7, 2020

Georgia Lee Waisner, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her residence. Private family services were held with burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Georgia was born October 19, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to Robert D. and Geraldine M. (Wales) Walker and has been a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed sewing, craft work, shopping, playing bunko...

Nov 6, 2020

Diane Glebe, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Cremation is planned with graveside inurnment services to be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Lobb Cemetery. Diane was born May 11, 1953 in Neosho, MO to Paul and Kathryn Ford and spent her early life in Neosho before moving...

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara N. Green, 75 of Independence, MO, passed away on November 5, 2020. Barbara was born on June 1, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Norman and Levita Fenimore. She was united in marriage with Jack Green on January 6, 2001, in Independence, MO. Barbara enjoyed reading, gardening and gambling. Barbara is survived by her husband of the home, Jack...

Nov 3, 2020

Born February 16, 1941 in Kansas City KS, Linda Carol (Nichols) McClellan passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 at Seasons Memory Center in Kansas City MO. Linda grew up in Kansas City, KS where she graduated from Wyandotte High School. She enjoyed music playing piano and saxophone, not only in school but as part of a local dance...

Nov 3, 2020

Katherine Sarah (Ah Mu) Wilkins, 64, devoted mother and friend, was called home to her Heavenly family in the morning of November 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Born in 1956 in Hamilton, New Zealand, Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Ormsby) Ah Mu and Richard Ah Mu, sister Christel Eileen (Ah Mu) Davis, and...

Nov 3, 2020

Dorothy Priscilla “Taggie” Jenkins October 28, 1941 November 3, 2020 Known to all who loved her as “Taggie,” Dorothy Priscilla Jenkins went to her heavenly reunion on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at CenterPoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri after a brief illness. Taggie had retired in 2003 after working as a file clerk for the Missouri Division of Family Services for...

Nov 2, 2020

Judy Jean Rieder was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2020. Our beloved Judy was diagnosed with cancer in August. Although she was only given days to live she fought a courageous fight for her family and friends in order to spend as much time as she could to comfort and be comforted by...

Nov 2, 2020

Harry "Bob" Woodcock, Independence, Missouri died Monday, November 2, 2020 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 76. He was born August 3, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the son of the late Frances and Harry Raymond Woodcock of Wilmington, North Carolina. He retired from the Kansas State Penitentiary as an...

Nov 2, 2020

Mildred C. Williamson, 77, of Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2020. Chris was born May 26th, 1943 to her parents Homer Duckett and Alice May. She lived most of her life in Independence MO. She was a very successful business owner who ran several beauty shops and 3 self storage facilities. She would always donate to local youth sports...

Nov 1, 2020

Katelyn Grace “Katie” Friend, a precious baby girl, gained her wings on November 1, 2020. She was 6 months old. Katie was born on April 8, 2020 to her loving parents Jennifer and Kenny Friend. Though Katie was small she had a big personality. Waking up early everyday and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with her momma and daddy was one...

Nov 1, 2020

After a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer, Rodney Eugene, “Sarge” Wise of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 66, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 20 years, Christine Wise, their blended family, son Shawn Wise and wife Missy of Louisville, KY, Gary...

Oct 31, 2020

Oct 31, 2020

Robert Carl Taylor, 73, passed away on October 31st. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:30pm., on Sunday, November 8th at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the chapel, with a recording of the ceremony being made available on the his...