Obituaries
Edmond Gough
Jun 21, 2017
Edmond Daniel (Dan) Gough passed away on June 21, 2017 in Independence, MO. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior, both at Remnant Church, 2820 M-291 Frontage Road. Inurnment will take place at MO State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville at a later date. Contributions may be made to the church...
Scherrie Adams
Jun 21, 2017
Scherrie Adams, 74, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Mount Washington Cemetery. Scherrie was born on February 18, 1943 in Independence, MO to William and Peggy (Butler) Braden. She enjoyed crafts, having her own business called “Scherrie’s Creations”. She taught painting...
Melba Louise Brim (Hatley)
Jun 21, 2017
Melba Brim, 68, of KCMO passed away June 21, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services will be 10am Wednesday June 28, 2017 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Melba was born on February 14, 1949 in Leachville, Arkansas to William and Mary (Felton) Hatley. She attended William...
Larry Lee Johns
Jun 21, 2017
Larry Johns, 72, of Independence, MO passed away June 21, 2017. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
David Lee White
Jun 19, 2017
David Lee White, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. He was born to Kenneth Rae White and Mary Grace (White) Slama on January 29, 1966, in Independence, Missouri, and lived in the Kansas City area for most of...
Sharron Lea Whisler (Simpson)
Jun 19, 2017
Sharron Whisler, 73, passed away June 19, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Sharron was born on September 12, 1943 in Lowell, Arkansas to Garland and Bertha (Sims) Simpson. She had worked as a manager of many retail clothing stores including Osh Kosh and most recently with Christopher...
Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Robinson
Jun 18, 2017
Nick Robinson, 27, of Buckner, MO. Passed away on June 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Carson Speaks Chapel. A Celebration of Nick’s life will be held at 10am Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Nick was born on March 21, 1990 in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of William...
Jay Fulcher
Jun 17, 2017
Jay Fulcher, 65 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday evening, June 22, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Shriner...
Judy Joiner
Jun 15, 2017
Judy Kathryn (Gough) Joiner, 66, passed away on June 15, 2017. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm, with memorial service at 2pm, both Sunday, June 18, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice in her honor. Judy was born on July 14, 1950, in Bryan, Texas, to Edmond Daniel...
Tony Germann
Jun 14, 2017
Charles Anthony “Tony” Germann, 53, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20th from 6-8 p.m. with a memorial service on Wednesday, June 21st at 2:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Melynda; his children, Josh...
Wayne Lefler
Jun 13, 2017
Wayne Richard Lefler, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Wayne was born May 9, 1926 in Kansas City, MO the son of Herb and Lenore (Roberts) Lefler. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a plumber and welder for Local #8 Plumber’s Union. He was also a member of First Christian Church of Independence, the VFW,...
Shirley Ann Weddle (Doores)
Jun 12, 2017
Shirley Ann Weddle, 75, Tightwad, MO, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2017. Services will be 10 am, Monday, June 19 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the American Heart Assoc., 6800...
James Hammer
Jun 12, 2017
Jim Hammer, 62, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 with his children by his side. A visitation will be held from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm at Woodlawn Cemetery. Jim was born on...
David Michale Elrod
Jun 11, 2017
David Michale Elrod, 69, artist, of Kansas City, MO was called home on Sunday, June 11, 2017. David was born July 24, 1947 to Eugene and Marie (Gardner) Elrod in St. Louis, MO. David received his BFA from Graceland University and received his Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin. He was an accomplished artist in Madison, WI before moving...
Leo F. Pete Jr.
Jun 11, 2017
Leo F. Pete, Jr 87 of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday evening followed by...
Albert George "Al" Smith
Jun 11, 2017
Albert “Al” Smith, 77, of Grain Valley, MO passed away June 11, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am Friday at the chapel. Burial will take place in Blue Springs Cemetery. Al was born on October 1, 1939 in Kansas City, Mo to Clifford and Dorothy (Dukes)...
William Everett "Bill" Johnson
Jun 11, 2017
William "Bill" E. Johnson, 79, Blue Springs, MO died peacefully in his home June 11, 2017. Services will be at 10 am, Thursday, June 15 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the Chapel. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society Greater Kansas...
Eva Pinon (Perez)
Jun 10, 2017
Eva Pinon 75 of Independence, MO., left this world to enter her heavenly home on Saturday, June 10th 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday June 16th 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 17th, 2017 at Nativity Of...
Vernon L. "Bill" Case
Jun 10, 2017
Vernon L. "Bill" Case of Independence, Missouri moved to his Heavenly home on June 10, 2017. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Immanuel Baptist Church 112 W 23rd St., Independence, Missouri 64055. Burial will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Missouri. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Friday, June...
John Sherwood Modlin
Jun 10, 2017
John Sherwood Modlin, aged 92, died peacefully on June 10, 2017 at The Bluffs in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 13, 1924, in Winfield, KS to Ernest D. Modlin, Sr. and Esther Sherwood Modlin. He proudly served his country during World War II as part of the 11th Armored Division of the U.S. Army. He was in the...
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