Obituaries
James C. "Jim" Crum
Jun 29, 2020
James C. “Jim” Crum, 86, of Blue Springs, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Monday, July 6th with a funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055, while adhering to current county Covid-19 guidelines. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Jim was...
Thuc Tu Huynh
Jun 28, 2020
Thuc Tu Huynh, 73 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Research Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow and inurnment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until...
Dennis Earl Price
Jun 26, 2020
Dennis Earl Price of Independence, Missouri, passed away quietly on June 26, 2020. The son of Alfred Fitzgerald (Gerald) Price and Elsie Mae (Widel) Price, Dennis was born on October 11, 1943. The family lived in Blackwater, Missouri, and Dennis attended nearby Nelson High School, graduating in 1961. He enjoyed playing basketball and formed lifelong friendships in high school. After...
Betty Jean Hicks
Jun 26, 2020
Betty Jean Hicks was born on July 1, 1953 in Clinton, Missouri to William and Opal Bridgwater. Betty went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020. She is survived by her husband Joseph Hicks; a son Dewayne Ware (wife Amy); a daughter Jennifer Hicks; and two granddaughters Jaika and Kaylie Ware. She is also survived by a brother...
Mary Ruth Dobbins
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Ruth Dobbins passed away June 23, 2020 from COVID 19 at the age of 57. She received a BA in English with an emphasis in Journalism & Creative writing from UMKC. Mary Ruth wrote poetry and had a book published called “Catharsis”. Crossword puzzles, reading library books, researching local history and traveling to at least 15 states were some...
Joyce J. Willis (Newcomb)
Jun 22, 2020
Joyce J. Willis, 89, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, June 26, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Willis and her parents Harry and Lena...
Calvin "Gene" Combs
Jun 21, 2020
Calvin “Gene” Combs, 70, of Kearney, MO, formerly of Lamoni, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery with full military honors. In his memory, the family encourages donations to be made to Lamoni Parks and Recreation, 190...
Richard F. Delarber
Jun 21, 2020
Richard F. Delarber, 73, of Kansas City, MO went to his eternal home Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 2:47 p.m. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, June 26, at Central Assembly of God, 1009 W 23rd St., Independence MO. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Richard was born October...
Howard Keith Rew
Jun 20, 2020
Howard Keith Rew, 76, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 with family members by his side. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 9-10am, with a livestreamed funeral service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. He will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In his honor,...
Jeffrey L. Rodman
Jun 20, 2020
Jeffrey Lynn Rodman, 57, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on June 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at New Salem Cemetery. Jeffrey was born October 27, 1962 in Independence, MO, and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He was preceded in death by his...
Kristi Joy Rhymes (Moe)
Jun 19, 2020
Kristi Joy Rhymes was born on January 11, 1952, was called Home and gained her wings on June 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kristi’s absolute favorite thing in this world was being a Wife, Sister, Mama, Nana and friend. Kristi was preceded by her mother Verl Moe and grandson Cade. She is survived by her husband Barry and her...
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell
Jun 19, 2020
Antonia Elizabeth Leona Mitchell age 22, beloved mother, daughter, sister and niece was called to her eternal resting place on June 19, 2020. She entered this world on December 30, 1997 in North Kansas City, MO to William and Diana Mitchell. She is survived by her children Kamryn Pulliam and Kartier Mitchell; parents, William and Diana (Dorton) Mitchell; siblings, Curtis...
John David Vinyard
Jun 19, 2020
John Vinyard, 75, of Independence, MO passed away June 19, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Buckner Hill Cemetery. John was born June 7, 1945 in Kansas City,...
Lisa Nanette Rainwater
Jun 15, 2020
Lisa N. Rainwater, 59, of Lexington, MO passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Riverbend Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, MO. Lisa was a long-time resident of Buckner, MO. She was born on April 1, 1961 to James Robert Combs and Alice Combs (Froehlich) in Kansas City, MO. Over the years she worked as a nurse in pediatrics and enjoyed...
Barbara Joyce Clark (Smith)
Jun 15, 2020
Barbara Clark, 58, of Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Lebanon, MO passed away peacefully at home June 15, 2020 surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held...
Roy Arthur Leamon
Jun 14, 2020
Roy Arthur Leamon, 87, of Independence, MO passed away June 14, 2020. He was born October 22, 1932 in Independence, MO to Arthur A. and Lillie I. O. (Farmer) Leamon. He was a 1950 graduate of William Chrisman High School, a 1953 graduate with an associate degree in business from Graceland, and then in 1955, Roy earned his bachelor’s in...
Albert Joseph Luppens
Jun 14, 2020
Albert Joseph Luppens, 84, passed away on June 14, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020, from 1-2pm, with memorial service including military honors at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. In his honor, the family suggests contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Albert was born on August...
Katherine Michele "Kathe" Hartford
Jun 13, 2020
Katherine Michele “Kathe” Plake Hartford, 51, passed away on June 13, 2020, in Lee’s Summit, MO. Kathe was born on August 27, 1968, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Dan D. Plake and Patricia Sczcerbacki Plake. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding horses, swimming, singing in the church choir, crafts, and participating in ACT Teens. She graduated from...
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