Mar 10, 2018

WANDA M. HINKLE Wanda M. Hinkle, 96, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully March 10, 2018 at Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care. She was born May 27, 1921 in Morrisville, MO. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Hinkle; her two sisters, Louise Smith and Louanna Ball; and her two brothers, Glen Box and Joe Box....

Mar 9, 2018

Arlyne (Franchett) Marks, 95, a 61 year resident of Independence, Mo., passed away on March 9, 2018 at the New Mark Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1922 to Arthur and Pauline (Sauer) Franchett. She attended school in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1940. Arlyne worked for Hallmark Cards, Firestone, Reynolds Book Bindery and...

Mar 8, 2018

Mar 8, 2018

Shirley Jean (Fox) Amen, 89 of Blue Springs, MO., passed away on March 8, 2018 at St. Mary’s Manor. She was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1928 to Alfred and Henrietta (Koob) Fox. Shirley was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO. Shirley and Eugene met and graduated from Ritenour High School. They...

Mar 8, 2018

David Stone, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away March 8, 2018. Visitation will be 1-2 pm Monday, 12, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm at the church. Burial with full Military Honors will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Kyle David Stone David was born and lived in obscure surroundings...

Mar 8, 2018

Rhonda Johnson, 56, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at a later date. Rhonda was born on November 28, 1961 in Harrisonville, MO to Guy (Stepmother Shelah) Johnson and Josephine (Stepfather Ron) Nelson. She liked to sew, do crafts, and listen to music. Most of all she...

Mar 7, 2018

Violet May Olmstead was born in Spokane, Washington on June 25,1927. She was the fourth of five children to Melvin C and Inez Flossie (Haber) McGuire. Violet grew up on a family farm that included her father's parents, her uncle and his wife. She enjoyed gardening, tending the cows and chickens, and learning to cook. She also had fond memories...

Mar 7, 2018

Bo Mullendore, 23, of Independence, MO passed away March 7, 2018. Visitation will be 1-3 pm Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services will follow at 3 pm at the chapel. Bo was born on September 7, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Fort Osage High School. Most recently he was employed as an operator with Jackson County...

Mar 7, 2018

Virginia M. Smith, 92, of Independence, MO passed away March 7, 2018. A graveside service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Virginia was born January 24, 1926 in Kansas City, MO to Harry and Anna (Lebestky) Tyler. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill G. Smith; and two sons,...

Mar 6, 2018

H. Irene Wyatt, 98 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park care center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private inurnment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Stanley,...

Mar 6, 2018

Carl Sanders 80, of Independence, MO passed away March 6, 2018. Visitation will be from 10-11 am Monday, March 12, 2018 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am at the church. Entombment with Military Honors will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Carl was born October 11, 1937 in Green Ridge, Missouri....

Mar 6, 2018

Evelyn Edmisson, 93, of Independence, MO passed away March 6, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, March 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. The graveside will take place at Brooking Cemetery. Evelyn was born January 1, 1925 in Tunas, MO to William H....

Mar 5, 2018

Barbara Green, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, March 9th at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 10th at the chapel. Barbara was born on September 12, 1943 in Kansas City, MO...

Mar 4, 2018

Wayne Eldon Woodcock, 92, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 4, 2018. Wayne was born December 11, 1925 in Norfork, AR to Joel and Mattie (Thornton) Woodcock. He joined the United States Marines and served from March 1944 to Jan 1945. He then married his beloved wife, Donna Preble on June...

Mar 4, 2018

Darrell Wood, 84, of Independence, MO passed away March 4, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, at The Life Church, 10400 View High Drive, KCMO, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery....

Mar 3, 2018

Gene Wallace Winslow, 86, of Independence, Missouri, died peacefully on March 3, 2018. Gene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Winslow, of Independence; three sons, David Winslow (Debbie) of Independence; Lee “L. D.” Winslow (Stephanie) of Lee’s Summit; and Mike Winslow of Independence; one daughter, Paula Glaser (John) of Independence; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and...

Mar 2, 2018

Bulah “Mardell” (Evers) Williamson, 90, of Grain Valley, peacefully passed away at home Friday, March 2, 2018. Mardell was born December 19, 1927 in Woodbine, IA to William and Marian (Harper) Evers. Mardell married Jesse George Williamson in 1947, and together raised their daughter, Loretta. Mardell was a deeply religious and spiritual woman who loved studying the Bible. She was...

Mar 1, 2018

Hubert Wolfe, 84, of Climax Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Hubert spent most of his life in the Kansas City area where he was a member of the Norfleet Baptist Church. Hubert graduated from Lee’s Summit High School and served in the U.S. Army before returning to the Kansas City area to raise his family. Hubert retired...

Feb 28, 2018

Colleen Helen Riddle-Vest, 80, of Independence, MO passed away February 28, 2018. Colleen was born June 21, 1937 to Harold and Helen Shaffner in Boone, Iowa. Colleen was raised by Helen and Nile Brower in Harlan Iowa where Colleen graduated from High School. She married and raised nine children who she surrounded herself with often. Colleen was married to Donald...

Feb 28, 2018

Patricia Ann Snedeger, 78, of Independence, passed away February 28, 2018 at her home. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00pm with a funeral service Wednesday, March 7th at 10:00am, both at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will be held in Lowry City, MO later that afternoon. Pat was...