Obituaries
Todd Hamilton Perkins
Oct 27, 2019
Todd Perkins, 38, of Independence, MO passed away October 27, 2019. Todd was born September 23, 1981 in Kansas City, MO on his grandfather’s birthday. He is survived by his daughter, Morgan Taylor Perkins; mother, Sandy Chappelow and step father, Kent Chappelow; step family, Josh and Beth Chappelow, Jake and Mandy Chappelow, Jessica Chappelow; his grandmother, Delores Fritzemeyer; and half...
Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Tindall (Welch)
Oct 25, 2019
Laura Elizabeth “Betty” Tindall, 89 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to...
Anne E. Anglin
Oct 24, 2019
Anne E. Anglin, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. A graveside service will take place at 10am, Wednesday, October 30th at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Anne was born January 20, 1933 in Odessa, MO to Walter and Anna “Lucille” (Smith) Ellington. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, she married her beloved husband, John...
Warren Howard Johnson Sr.
Oct 24, 2019
Warren Howard Johnson, Sr., 86 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening, October 28, 2019 at the chapel. Warren...
Mildred Anita "Pat" Tapko
Oct 23, 2019
Mildred A. “Pat” Tapko, 100, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 with her family by her side. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, Monday, Nov. 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am; interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the...
Duane B. Casselman
Oct 22, 2019
Duane B. Casselman, 87, of Odessa, MO passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be 4pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Duane was born on July 11, 1932 one of three children born of Bernard and Esther (Foisey) Casselman. After high school, he enjoyed a career in semi pro baseball...
Mary Elizabeth Faulwell (Robinson)
Oct 21, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Faulwell, 77 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Village House Hospice. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2 pm on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1pm until service time Tuesday at...
L. Glen Enloe
Oct 21, 2019
Leslie “Glen” Enloe, 71, of Independence, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. A visitation will be held Friday, October 25th from 9:30-10:30am with a service following at 10:30am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Glen was born November 26, 1947, in Independence, MO to Leslie “Emil” and Matilda “June” Enloe. He graduated from William Chrisman...
Haylee Marie Atagi-Barker
Oct 20, 2019
Haylee Marie Atagi-Barker, 22, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 20, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Mass will be at 10:00am, on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. Cremation is planned with...
Bobby M. Chard
Oct 20, 2019
Bobby M. Chard, 66, Independence, MO died unexpectedly Oct. 20, 2019. As were his wishes, he will be cremated and services will be announced at a later date. Bobby was born Nov. 27, 1952 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from East High School. He drove a dump truck all of his life and was an expert welder. He was...
Ryan Earl Linneman
Oct 19, 2019
Ryan Earl Linneman of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, joined the great gig in the sky on Saturday, October 19th, 2019, during the dawn of his 37th cycle around the sun. After succumbing to injuries suffered from a vehicular accident the week prior, he transitioned into eternity at Research Medical Center in Independence, where he was surrounded by loved ones and cradled...
Jean Carol Yelton (Cash)
Oct 19, 2019
Jean C. Cash Yelton, 80, of Independence, MO passed October 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Jean was born October 22, 1938 in Kentucky to Noel and Julia (Lawson) Cash. She is survived by her three children, Vickie Griffin, Peggy Sue Yelton and William Edward Yelton; along...
Lorraine Gietzen
Oct 19, 2019
Lorraine Gietzen, 91, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 19, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Friday, Oct. 25 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am before Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the...
Kaizley Renee Reynolds
Oct 18, 2019
Kaizley Renee Reynolds passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 18th, 2019. Kaizley Renee was born on February 21st, 2019. During her short 7 months here on earth she has touched and impacted so many people, even the ones she has yet to know. She loved to spend her time watching her Chiefs football while eating...
James Michael "Mike" Copenhaver
Oct 15, 2019
James Michael Copenhaver, 68, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 15, 2019. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Mike was born...
Michael Mathew "Mike" Smith
Oct 15, 2019
Mike Smith, 68, of Independence, MO passed away October 15, 2019. A Memorial Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Mike was born on April 29, 1951 in Independence, MO to Herbert and Twila (Cook) Smith. He was a graduate of Truman High School, just recently attending his 50th reunion. For many years Mike played...
Betty May Hays (Highfill)
Oct 15, 2019
Betty May Hays, 90, Plattsburg, MO formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away October 15, 2019. Services will be private. The family requests contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff, 500 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 or the American Cancer Society. Betty was born June 11, 1929 in Doniphan, MO. She graduated from Southeast Missouri...
Evelyn Virginia Wood (Wilson)
Oct 14, 2019
Virginia Wood, 87, of Independence, MO passed away October 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. A rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. with a visitation to be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Virginia was born November 6, 1931 on...
Shirley Ann Crawford (Gorman)
Oct 11, 2019
Shirley Ann Crawford, 89, of Kansas City MO, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4101 E 105th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64137. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am before Mass at the...
Beverly Ruth Campbell
Oct 11, 2019
Beloved mother and dear friend to many, Beverly Ruth Campbell returned to her heavenly home on October 11, 2019 at age 91. Born to Joseph and Alice “Dolsie” Patrick on September 5, 1928 in Independence, Missouri, Beverly attended Bristol Elementary and Northeast High School. She entered Missouri Valley College where the Freshman Queen was swept off her feet by returning...
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