Aug 6, 2020

Clara Olga Yahnig Halfhill VanBiber went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 6th, 2020 at 94 ½ years young. She was born February 6th 1926 at Wilburton, Oklahoma to Henry and Florence Yahnig. She was preceded in death by her two parents, two beloved husbands, Tranville H. Halfhill in 1978, and James T. VanBiber Sr. in 2000,...

Aug 6, 2020

Marsha Lynne Williams, 76, of Osceola, MO (formerly of Independence, MO) passed away August 6, 2020. A private inurnment will take place for the family at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Marsha was born December 6, 1943 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Irene Pope; son, Wallace...

Aug 6, 2020

Barbara “Joann” Raddy, 84, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. Joann was born on February 24, 1936 in Marshfield Missouri, to John and Elizabeth Raddy. She lived in the Independence area for over 50 years. There she worked in various restaurants, including Jerry’s in Fairmont. Joann was a loving sister, aunt and daughter, who loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2020

Thelma Lucille Ecord, 91 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 11. 2020 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Thelma was born April 4, 1929 in Branch, MO to Albert and Urania (Carnahan) Jamison. She spent her early life in Branch and graduated from Mack’s Creek High School where she played on...

Aug 5, 2020

Katherine “Kathy” Joyce McMullen, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9-10 am on Monday, August 10th with funeral services to begin at 10 am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Graveside service will follow at Mt Washington Cemetery. Kathy was born June 6th, 1937 in Lexington,...

Aug 4, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Susan ‘Sue’ Louise (Barlow) Mannen, 84, passed away on August 4, 2020 at Rosewood Health and Rehab-The Groves with family at her side. Sue was born to Walter and Laura Barlow, their only child, on June 6, 1936 and grew up in St Louis, MO. She had a lifelong friend since kindergarten, who in her mind was a sister, Nancy...

Aug 3, 2020

Samuel Jennings Chappelow, 88, passed away on August 3, 2020. Sam was born on June 4, 1932 in Independence Missouri, to Edwin and Eva Chappelow. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951. In November of 1952, he was drafted by the Army and was stationed in Austria. He attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA, graduating with an Associate...

Aug 3, 2020

Elsie Ruth Gasser, 79, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Independence, MO. Ruth, as she was known, was born on August 27, 1940 in Orlando, Florida to Lee and Halcyone Mahoney. As a young girl, she grew up in the Madison, Florida area. She was raised in the Catholic faith and loved to ride horses and play with her...

Aug 1, 2020

Judith Rathbun Beard, 79, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 1, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, at Mt. Washington...

Jul 31, 2020

Gary Lewis Mullendore, 78, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm Thursday, August 6th with a funeral service at 10am, Friday, August 7th, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Six Mile Cemetery. Gary was born June 27, 1942, in Atherton MO to...

Jul 29, 2020

Sheilah Elizabeth Combs, 63, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Independence, MO. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 4-7pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. Sheilah was born on January 27, 1957 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Bud & Berniece (Casey) Vest. She graduated from Van Horn High School...

Jul 28, 2020

Helen Mabelle Tolliver, 95, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Wednesday, August 5th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery at 11:30am. Helen was born October 27th, 1924 in Neodesha, KS to Frank and Remo (Anderson) Bryson. She graduated...

Jul 28, 2020

Buddy C. Guinn, III, 42 of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. Cremation is planned, and private family services will be held due to Covid-19 restrictions. Buddy was born May 16, 1978 in Albuquerque, NM to Buddy C. Guinn, Jr, and Rhonda Joyce (Maddux). He has been a long-time area resident, graduating from Blue...

Jul 28, 2020

David Paul Smith, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, July 31, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo 645055. A graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens....

Jul 26, 2020

Alice Cecile Page (née Wunderle) lived a long, interesting, adventurous life. Alice was born in Detroit on February 4, 1924 to Alice Cecile Tschaegle, the only US citizen of her French family, and Albert Wunderle, a waiter originally from Germany. In June 1925, when Alice was 15 months old, her mom took her to live with her grandparents in Alsace,...

Jul 26, 2020

Christopher Allen Whitson, 39 of Independence, MO passed away (unexpectedly) Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Chris was born June 23rd 1981 in Independence, MO. Chris was a Maintenance Technician by trade. He enjoyed watching baseball and football, fishing, spending time with his loved ones and his beloved dog Kush. His favorite teams were the Royals and the...

Jul 26, 2020

Laura Jean Yohe, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Private services will be held with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Laura was born November 15, 1939 in Independence, MO to William Chester and Elizabeth Katherine (Bunney) Matson and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Van Horn High School. She had worked...

Jul 25, 2020

Marie Wilma Richards, 98, of Independence, MO passed away on July 25, 2020. Visitation will be from 9-10am, with funeral to follow at 10am, both Friday, July 31, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Entombment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or the DAV. Wilma was born on...

Jul 25, 2020

Frederick F. Striley, Sr., 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on July 25, 2020. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 9-10am, with funeral to follow at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. In his memory, contributions are suggested to an organization of donor’s choice. Fred was born on October 27,...