Aug 5, 2018

Chilton Charles Strode, 77 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private memorial services to be held at a later date. Chilton was born September 20, 1940 in Kansas City, Mo to David and Cecil (Crawford) Strode and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked for 42 years...

Aug 5, 2018

Sheila J. McAvinew, 64, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 5, 2018. A visitation will be held Friday, August 17th from 6-7:00pm with a memorial service following at 7:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. She entered this world on April 14, 1954 in Barberton, OH, born to Virgil...

Aug 5, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Giamalva, 90, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her home. The visitation will take place from 9-10am on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am at Nativity of Mary, 10017 E. 36th Terr. S., Independence, MO, 64052. Pat was born on August 3, 1928, to Albert and Helen...

Aug 5, 2018

Rose Mary Cox, 64, of Independence, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 11th from 1-2:00pm with a memorial service following at 2:00p.m., both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Rose was born April 19th, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. She was...

Aug 4, 2018

Gerald L. R. Harrison, 78, Hamilton, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Aug. 4, 2018. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, Aug. 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Cremation to follow with inurnment at Missouri State Veterans’ Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be scheduled at a later date to...

Aug 4, 2018

Aug 4, 2018

Edith Summers, 85, of Independence, MO passed away August 4, 2018. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, August 10, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial to be held at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)

Aug 3, 2018

GRICHER Sharon LaVon “Sis” Gricher, 65, of Independence MO passed away Aug. 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Aug. 9th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8, Wed. at the chapel. Contributions made to Bailey's Foundation to help local children and their...

Aug 3, 2018

Irene Louise Ramage, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Redwood of Independence. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Rosebank Cemetery in Mulberry, KS. Irene was born November 13, 1938 in Pittsburg, KS to Lewis and Lorraine (Darrow) Buckley. She moved to independence in the early 1960’s. She...

Aug 2, 2018

John Lee Tonyan, 69, of Blue Springs, passed away August, 2 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 25th from 1-2:00pm with a memorial service following at 2:00pm, both at The Gathering at Noland Road (formally Noland Road Baptist Church) 4505 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055. John was born February 12, 1949 in San Mateo, CA to Kenneth...

Aug 2, 2018

Bonnie Bernita Carroll, 84 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Maywood Baptist Church 10505 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the...

Aug 1, 2018

Gary Lee Cooper, 56, of Stockton, MO passed away unexpectantly August 1, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday, August 6, 2018 at the chapel. Burial with full Military Honors will take place at 1 pm following services...

Jul 31, 2018

James Patrick “Jim” Martes, Sr., 71, of Independence, passed away July 31, 2018. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 8th from 2-3pm with a memorial service following at 3pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Jim was born October 4, 1946 to Joseph and Josephine (Hecht) Martes in Idaho Falls, ID. After his service...

Jul 30, 2018

Harriett Maxine (Taylor) Mefford was born on October 15, 1928 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to parents Harriett F. (Rosse) Taylor and Maurice Herbert Taylor. She had an older sister, Patricia Jane (Taylor) Ramsey. The family moved to Kansas City shortly before Maxine started high school at Westport High. After graduating in 1946, she worked in Kansas City as a key punch...

Jul 29, 2018

Lloyd G. Boyer, 83, of Independence, MO passed away July 29, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Lloyd was born...

Jul 29, 2018

Jody York, 46, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Respecting his wishes, cremation is planned with a celebration of his life to be held at 3pm on August 11, 2018 at Epic Church 19260 E. 50th Terr, Independence, MO, 64055. Jody was born on August 5, 1971 in Kansas City, MO...

Jul 29, 2018

Rachel Lynn Bastien, 39, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday at her residence. Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with visitation to follow until 9:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the services. Donations may be made in her name to Wayside Waifs. Rachel was...

Jul 28, 2018

Theresa Biber, 88, Independence, MO passed away July 28, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Wed. Aug. 1 at St. James Catholic Church, 309 S. Stewart Rd., Liberty, MO 64068; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Tuesday followed by visitation until 8 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence,...

Jul 27, 2018

Wanda L. Evans, 84, Independence, MO passed away July 27, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held 5 – 7 pm, Sunday, Aug. 5 at Carson-Speaks Chapel., 1501 W. Lexington, Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. The family requests contributions to Crossroads for Kids, 4310 E 42nd St S #600, Independence, MO 64055. Wanda was born Nov. 6, 1933 in Poteau,...

Jul 27, 2018

Timothy J. Hare, 68, Kansas City, MO passed away July 27, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 701 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64050; cremation. Tim was born Sept. 15, 1949 in Independence and graduated from St. Mary’s High School before earning his B.S. from CMSU. He was the owner...