Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Follett
Sep 7, 2020
Kenneth R. Follett, formerly of Independence, MO, enthusiast of everything related to airplanes, took his final flight on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was 75. Ken made his on-time arrival on October 3, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the child of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Walker) Follett. He began his career as an airplane machinist with Allegheny Airlines in New...
Lee Roy Carter
Sep 7, 2020
Lee Roy Carter, 72, of Independence, MO passed peacefully on September 7, 2020 at 6:26 p.m. A private ceremony with military honors will take place at a later time. Lee was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was born October 18, 1947 in Houston, MO, where multiple relatives remain. He relocated to Kansas City, MO with his parents when he was...
Ruby Fern Carrender (Call)
Sep 6, 2020
Ruby Fern Carrender, 90, passed away on September 6, 2020, in Blue Springs, MO. Ruby was born on February 3, 1930 to Ira and Nellie Call. She married Paul Carrender in 1947, and to this union were born five children. While Paul worked in the grocery business, Ruby raised her family and tended to the home. She also worked as...
Gary Douglas Rothove
Sep 5, 2020
Gary Douglas Rothove, 70, passed away on September 5, 2020, after his valiant five-year battle with cancer. Gary was born on August 7, 1950 in Jefferson City, MO to Arthur and Shirley (Payne) Rothove. As a teenager, he learned the art of auto mechanics – a passion he turned into a decades-long career. He graduated from Central High School in...
Kenneth Paul Harper
Sep 5, 2020
Kenneth, Paul Harper, 85 of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Homestead of Olathe. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the...
Nathan Ryan Atkinson
Sep 5, 2020
NATHAN RYAN ATKINSON On September 5, 2020 Nathan Ryan Atkinson of Belton, MO, left this world and entered into heaven at the age of 27. Nathan (also affectionately known as “Nate Dogg”) was born on July 1, 1993, in Kansas City, MO to Rick and Susan (Meeks) Atkinson. From a very young age, he had an exceptionally caring heart and...
Janice Hayes
Sep 5, 2020
Janice Hayes, 52, of Kansas City, MO passed the evening of September 5, 2020 in her sleep. Along with an extreme belief in Jesus Christ she remained optimistic through the end. A public visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A private service will be held...
Kevin Michael Rhode
Sep 3, 2020
Kevin M. Rhode, 66, passed away on Sept. 3, 2020, in Raymore, MO. Private memorial services will take place at a later date. Kevin was born on April 26, 1954 in Council Bluffs, IA to Harold Thomas Rhode, Jr. and Janice Suzanne (Arrasmith) Rhode. He spent his youth in the Raytown area, and moved to Lamoni, IA in 1969, where...
Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Baker
Sep 2, 2020
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Baker of Independence, MO lost her five year fight against cancer and passed away at her home on September 2, 2020. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for their care and assistance. While Beth had many passions, her one great love was raising Rottweilers. She had many of them reach prominent status at AKC shows and...
Paul Allen Macrae
Sep 2, 2020
Paul Allen Macrae, 85, died September 2, 2020 at his home in Independence, Missouri. He was born on January 17, 1935, to Fred Aylor Macrae and Pearl Allen (Foster) Macrae in Independence. Paul graduated from William Chrisman High School and served in the United States Navy from 1952-1954. He married Peggy Lou Carroll on June 25, 1956 and they had...
Joyce Ann Evans (Bruce)
Sep 1, 2020
JOYCE ANN EVANS Joyce Ann Evans, 80, passed away on September 1, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Joyce was born on November 4, 1939 in Clarksburg, MO, the only child to Golder Bruce and Wilma (Pardoe) Bruce. She attended Southeast High School and married Bill Evans on June 13, 1959 in Kansas City. They were the proud parents of a...
Reba Riggins Hubbard
Aug 31, 2020
Reba Riggins Hubbard, 86, of Independence passed away, August 31, 2020. She was born December 11th, 1933 in Six Mile, South Carolina to Wesley C. and Eleanor Mann Riggins. Reba moved to Kansas City as a child and then to Raytown. She graduated from Raytown High School where she met her high school sweetheart and eventual husband, Ronald W. Hubbard....
Carole E. Kays
Aug 31, 2020
Carole Earlene Kays, 82 of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a private family celebration of her life to be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to KC Cancer Fund. Carole was born April 18, 1938 in Independence, MO to Franklin and Frances (Kleuver)...
Kenneth Dale Mcdaniel
Aug 30, 2020
KENNETH DALE MCDANIEL Kenneth Dale McDaniel, 88, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020. Kenneth was born in Marshall, MO on December 16, 1931, the youngest of 10 children to George McDaniel and Clara Gene Bush McDaniel. He graduated from Marshall High School in the class of 1950 and shortly thereafter married Betty Shrock. To this union was born four...
Virginia Ann Woods (Davis)
Aug 30, 2020
Virginia Ann (Davis) Woods, 86, passed away on August 30, 2020 in Independence, MO. Virginia was born on New Year’s Day 1934 to Earl and Alice Davis. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding horses, and even rode in a few town parades. She graduated from William Chrisman High School and married Ernest Woods on October 26, 1956. Virginia worked...
Anna R. Sands (Kreisler)
Aug 30, 2020
Anna R. Sands, 77 of Raymore, MO passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Private family services with burial will be held in Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, MO. Anna was born July 29, 1943 in Springfork, MO to Eldon L. and Ruth L. (Wahlers) Kreisler. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker who had...
Alice Irene Gunn
Aug 29, 2020
Alice Irene Gunn, 96, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, August 29th, 2020. A graveside service for her will be held for family at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. Alice was born February 28, 1924 in Enfield, England to Lewis and Alice (Judd) Folkes. She graduated from Graceland College with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1948, and went...
Debra Kay ""Debbie"" Cupp
Aug 29, 2020
Debra Kay “Debbie” Cupp, 65 of Greenwood, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 7900 Lee’s Summit Rd., Kansas City, MO 64139. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Oakwood Baptist...
Francis "Paul" Koczur
Aug 27, 2020
Paul Koczur lived in Independence and was 77 years old. He died on August 27, 2020 at 9:57am with the supreme disappointment that he didn’t live long enough to vote Trump out of the White House. Paul was born and raised in New Brighton & Beaver County, Pennsylvania. There he was an ornery child who was, according to himself, kicked...
Kenneth Wayne Fischer
Aug 27, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Fischer, 60, passed away peacefully in his home on August 27, 2020. Kenneth was born on October 29, 1959 in Cooper County, Missouri, to George Fischer, Jr. and Joan Fischer. He graduated from Marshall High School in the class of 1978. He later met the love of his life Carolyn Riley. They were married on February 20, 2004....
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