Aug 17, 2018

Michelle M. Clark, 43, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 17, 2018. A memorial service will begin at 2:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 24 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Kansas City, 8900...

Aug 16, 2018

Abraham Duran “Abie” Velasquez, Jr., 90, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am on Tuesday, August 21 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd,...

Aug 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Donnie Robinson announces her passing after a brief illness, on Thursday August 16, 2018 at age 84. Donnie was predeceased by her husband Harry D. Robinson and will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Thomas P. Robinson and his wife Cathy, Robert G. Robinson and his wife Rhennia and Phillip...

Aug 15, 2018

CAROL COOK Carol Cook passed away on August 15, 2018 at St. Luke’s East Hospital at the age of eighty-nine years. Carol attended Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1946. Afterwards she attended business college while working at ATT as a telephone operator. At the age of nineteen she met Richard Cook, a tall dark and...

Aug 14, 2018

Terry Boring, 74, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Cremation is planned with a celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Terry was born on January 30, 1944 in Kansas City, KS to Dale and Lois (Campbell) Boring. After high school he proudly served in the United States Navy. He was honorably...

Aug 13, 2018

Aug 12, 2018

Modris Seskis “Marty”, 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning August 12, 2018, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. His death was the result of a massive stroke to the middle cerebral artery. Inurnment will occur at a later date in Des Moines, Iowa. Marty was born on February 1, 1940, in Cesis, Latvia, to the...

Aug 12, 2018

Tracy Feltinberger, 62, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away August 12, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Optimist Club of Sugar Creek, 11600 E 24 Hwy. Tracy was born on November 16, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Clifford and Elizabeth (Clark) Feltinberger. Survivors include; sister Trina Feltinberger; daughter Nicole Feltinberger,...

Aug 11, 2018

June Adkins, 89, of Richmond, MO, formally of Independence, MO, passed away at Ray County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 10am at the chapel. She will be laid to rest...

Aug 10, 2018

JoAnn Cleveland, 77, passed away Aug. 10, 2018. JoAnn was born July 23, 1941, in Sugar Creek, Mo. A native of the Kansas City area, she recently resided in Columbia, S.C. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Loretta Norman; and her brother, Ed Norman. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Sam Cleveland of...

Aug 10, 2018

Wanda Almara (House) Carlton of Independence, MO passed away August 10, 2018. She was born June 15, 1936 at Low Gap, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus Carlton, her parents Inez Ruth (Arbaugh) & Delbert House, mother & father-in-law Florence (Villines) & Arlie Carlton, brother-in-laws Jim Keef and Ruby Ray Carlton, nephew Roger Dale Edgmon. Wanda...

Aug 9, 2018

Benjamin F. Richards, 88, Cameron, MO formerly of Kansas City North, MO, passed away Aug. 9, 2018. Services will be 10 am, Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6- 8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W 75th St,...

Aug 9, 2018

Robert Kenneth “Kenny” Anderton, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St, Buckner, MO, 64016. The service will be at 10am on Tuesday, August 14th at the chapel. Kenny was born on...

Aug 8, 2018

FULL OBITUARY TO COME: Bernice M. Alber, 98, of Independence, MO passed away August 8, 2018. Visitation from 9-11:00 a.m. followed by a 11:00 a.m. service on Tuesday, August 14, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Burial Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Aug 8, 2018

David H. Flanders, Sr. was born in Independence, MO on March 5, 1924 to Helen Crick Flanders and Arthur Douglass Flanders. Dave attended Bryant Elementary, Bingham Junior High and graduated in 1942 from William Chrisman High School in Independence. At William Chrisman he was active in drama, cheer and in ROTC where he excelled in marksmanship and cadet leadership. His...

Aug 7, 2018

Ruth C. Stanger, 97 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel....

Aug 7, 2018

John Everett Bostwick Born: Aug. 3, 1948 Died: Aug. 7, 2018 Services: 10 am, Monday Aug. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055 Visitation will be 3 – 5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. Veteran of U.S. Navy, Vietnam Era Preceded in death by parents: Everett & Melba R. Bostwick Survived by: Wife: Nancy J....

Aug 7, 2018

Joy Marilyn Allen, 84, of Lake Lotawana, MO., passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018, with her loving family surrounding her. 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 Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055; with burial to follow at Blue Springs Cemetery next...

Aug 6, 2018

Pamela “Pam” Anderberg, 53, of Columbia, MO was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home at Woodhaven. A visitation will be from 10-11am on Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO, 64055. Mass of a Christian Burial will follow at 11am at the...

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...