Mar 19, 2021

Franklin C. Davis, 63 passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home in Bettendorf, IA. He was born December 1, 1957 in Independence, MO. Frank was the Historic Preservation Officer in Independence for several years, which is a great achievement for him. He then moved to become a Planning and Zoning Officer along with being a Sales and Marketing...

Mar 17, 2021

Daniel Eugene Street, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was 73 years old. A visitation will take place from 6-8pm, Sunday March 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment with full military honors will be 1:00pm, Monday, March 22nd at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville....

Mar 16, 2021

Adele Ione (Holmes) Rohr passed away peacefully March 16th, 2021 at the age of 84, and into the arms of her Loving Savior Jesus Christ. She was at home surrounded by her cherished family and friends. During her life, Adele was a loving, caring, and giving person. Her favorite times were when she was spending time laughing and playing cards...

Mar 16, 2021

Brandon Hollis Olson, 43 of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday evening at the...

Mar 16, 2021

Stephen Page Larsen, 88 of Overland Park, Kansas died March 16, 2021. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Lois, and his brothers, Fred and Zeke. Survivors include his wife Dona (68 years); son Cameron (Kirsten); grandchildren Griffin, Arden and Harper; brothers Dan (Rosemarie) and Pete (Mary Ruth) and sister Anina Luff (John). Steve lived his...

Mar 16, 2021

Xavier Eugene Plotner, a young man that loved his family fiercely, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was 18. Xavier was born to Quincy Lloyd and Amanda Plotner in Blue Springs, Missouri on November 20, 2002. He attended school online at Penn Foster Edu and was currently employed by Fed Ex. Xavier was a car guy. He enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2021

Melissa Lynn McGhee, a loving wife, mother, sister and daughter, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. She was 41. Melissa was born on November 18, 1979 to Forrest Hayes and Deborah (Hayes) Campbell in Independence, Missouri. At a young age Melissa met her soulmate and best friend Greg. They...

Mar 12, 2021

George Thompson, 80 Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1940 in Axtell, KS. He is survived by the love of his life and soul mate, Pam Bybee of the home, his son, Ronald and wife Cathy, TN, their 4 children and 3 grandchildren,...

Mar 12, 2021

Bessie Ann (Lowrey) Lauffer, 81, of Independence, MO, died on March 12, 2021 in Independence, MO. Services will be private, with burial at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence, MO will follow. Bessie was born on June 27, 1939 in Neosho, MO to Leon and Lucy (Berry) Lowrey. She graduated from Neosho High School and soon after, moved to Kansas City,...

Mar 12, 2021

Lee Earl Scott, of Independence, MO, passed away on March 12, 2021. He was 71 years old. Lee was born on April 16, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilbur and Barbara Scott and was the second of three children. He graduated from East High School in the class of 1967. Lee was a great father, husband and grandfather who...

Mar 11, 2021

Sharon Marie Green, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel....

Mar 11, 2021

Our Sunshine, our only sunshine Raylee Mae Tilton was born on December 30, 2020. From the very beginning, she was a fighter. Raylee fought hard for the short life she had lived. From hospital stays, to graduating the NICU, Raylee inspired us all with her will to live. We will carry that strength with us as we learn to navigate...

Mar 9, 2021

Darrel C. Puterbaugh, 60, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 9, 2021 at home. Born on November 4, 1960 in Independence, MO to father Arthur and mother Mary Puterbaugh, Darrel was the youngest of 3, siblings Sharon and Douglas. During his childhood he participated in the cub scouts and later Boy Scouts (His father, Arthur would use...

Mar 9, 2021

Ashley Ann (Parks) Goebel, 43, of Blue Springs, MO, died on March 9, 2021. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Memorial service will be private. On September 21, 1977, Ashley was born to Dale and Janet (Riley) Parks in Emporia, KS, where...

Mar 7, 2021

Edna “Joann” Drummond, 85 of Buckner, MO passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner, 131 S. Hudson St., Buckner, MO 64016, with burial to follow in Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at...

Mar 6, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Sheila Lee Arnold, age 68, died Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home in Kansas City, MO. She was born December 13, 1952, in Jackson County, MO, to John A. and Edith L. (Williams) Arnold. She was a 1972 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO. She worked as a waitress most of her life enjoying the company...

Mar 2, 2021

Caroline Mabel Stewart was called home by the lord on March 2, 2021. She passed in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Caroline was the first of three children, born on May 11, 1927 to John Brown and Carrie (Caroline Cavender) in Kansas City, Mo. She made her home over the last 60 years in Independence, Mo....

Mar 2, 2021

Viola Maxine Ault, 93, better known as Nana to her family and Mac to her friends, born November 16, 1927 in Marshall, MO passed peacefully at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO surrounded by her loving family on the evening of March 2, 2021. She was predeceased by her first husband William Russell Ault and her brother Donald...

Feb 27, 2021

Virginia Faye Skelton, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Overland Park, Kansas, on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was 88. Virginia was born to Vernon and Vera Vaughan on June 6, 1932 in Joplin, Missouri. Virginia grew up in Joplin and met the love of her life, Monty, when they were just...