Obituaries

Ruth Sevart

Ruth Sevart

Nov 4, 2017

Ruth Sevart, 65, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. A service will follow at 6pm. Ruth was born on February 13, 1952 in Pineville, MO to Russell and Mary (Jackson) Motley. She loved shopping,...

Opal L.  Box (Hazlett)

Opal L.  Box (Hazlett)

Nov 3, 2017

Opal L. Box, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Nov 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; visitation 1- 2 pm; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Opal is survived by her husband Rev. Ted Box, of the home; daughter Brenda Morris and husband Dave, Apple Valley, MN; son Steve Box; daughter Diane Mahoney...

Robert Jaquess

Robert Jaquess

Nov 2, 2017

Robert W. Jaquess was born in Jackson County, Missouri on June 23, 1927 to Edgar and Bessie Jaquess. He went home to be with Jesus on November 2, 2017. He had lived at the Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Mo. the last three years of his life. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Jean Jaquess, Independence, Mo., a son, Jimmy...

Kenneth Goswick

Kenneth Goswick

Nov 2, 2017

Ken Goswick, 77, of Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Military Honors will be rendered at 7pm at the chapel. Ken was born on June 26, 1940 in Duenweg, MO to Lloyd and Ruth (Simon) Goswick. He was a graduate of West...

John Schieszer Jr

John Schieszer Jr

Nov 2, 2017

John Roy Schieszer, 97, a long-time resident of Independence, MO, passed away November 2, 2017. John was born, raised and graduated from high school in Marshall, MO. He was the fullback on the football team and did shotput and discus on the track team. He played two years of college football before enlisting in the Navy, serving in the Pacific...

Vivian Smith

Vivian Smith

Nov 1, 2017

Vivian Smith, 76, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Graveside service will be at 2pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at New Salem Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Vivian was born on February 26, 1941 in Ventura, CA to Harold Lewis and Mildred (Meek) Decker. After finishing high school, she...

Mack Spicer

Mack Spicer

Nov 1, 2017

Mack Spicer, 69, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Mack was born on October 28, 1948 in Beckley, WV to Billy and Ruby (Moore) Spicer. He worked...

Joan Lois Thomas (Mcdonald)

Joan Lois Thomas (Mcdonald)

Nov 1, 2017

Joan Thomas, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 1, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Joan was born October 4, 1947 in Independence, MO to Verne L. and June L. (Roberts) McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Thomas; and brother, Gary L. McDonald. Joan is survived by her...

Brian Morton

Brian Morton

Oct 31, 2017

Brian Morton, 44, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside services will be 10am Monday, November 6, 2017 at Six Mile Cemetery in Sibley, MO.

Shirley Frances Mcclain

Shirley Frances Mcclain

Oct 30, 2017

Shirley Frances McClain, 83, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, in Independence, Missouri. Shirley was born October, 24, 1934, to Allie and Minnie Agemy in Highland Park, Michigan. On March 24, 1956, Shirley married Kenneth B. McClain, and together they raised their three children in Brighton, Michigan. In 2005, Shirley moved to Independence, Missouri. Shirley is preceded in death by...

Flossie Ray Jones (Sowell)

Flossie Ray Jones (Sowell)

Oct 30, 2017

Flossie Ray Jones, 88, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 30, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Nov. 8 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the charity of your choice. Flossie was born Nov....

Raymond Clark Treat

Raymond Clark Treat

Oct 29, 2017

Raymond Treat, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Oct. 29, 2017. Memorial Services will be 10am Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Inurnment will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Raymond was born on January 1, 1934 in Tomah, WI to Chelcie and Arline (Krueger) Treat. Raymond proudly served in the United States Marie Corp...

Twyla Michelle Wasson (Sparks)

Twyla Michelle Wasson (Sparks)

Oct 28, 2017

Twyla M. Wasson, 61, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 28, 2017. Memorial services will be 10 am, Friday, Nov. 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Twyla was born July 11, 1956 in Sugar Creek, MO and graduated from William Chrisman High School...

Martha Casey

Martha Casey

Oct 28, 2017

Martha Casey 83, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Visitation will be 9 am Thursday, November 2, 2017 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago St. Sugar Creek, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am at the church. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Martha was born on...

Patsy Eleanor Jones (Parrish)

Patsy Eleanor Jones (Parrish)

Oct 28, 2017

Patsy Jones, 83, 0f Independence, MO passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2017. Patsy was born on October 3, 1934 in Carbondale, IL to Mack and Margaret Parrish. She is preceded in death by her beloved Robert Russell (Bob) Jones. Bob passed away on September 12, 2017. They were married for over 65 years. To this union...

Tami Lynn Jones

Tami Lynn Jones

Oct 28, 2017

Tami Jones, 50, of Independence, MO passed away October 28, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Tami was born February 7, 1967 in Independence, MO. She attended Blue Springs High School. Tami was passionate about all animals, but had a special...

Wilda (Whisman) Bray (Whisman)

Wilda (Whisman) Bray (Whisman)

Oct 27, 2017

Wilda (Whisman) Bray, 93 of Raytown, MO passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Monett, MO at 3:00 p.m., Thursday. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00...

Monte William Allen Jr.

Monte William Allen Jr.

Oct 26, 2017

Monte William Allen, Jr., 91 of Lee’s Summit, MO journeyed to his Heavenly home on Thursday October 26, 2017. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, 2 NE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Burial with full military honors to follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet...

Micheal James Sirginous

Micheal James Sirginous

Oct 26, 2017

Micheal James Sirginous, 60 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home. Cremation is planned with a Memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence MO 64052. The Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel....

Faith Marie Neff (Lamb)

Faith Marie Neff (Lamb)

Oct 26, 2017

Faith Lamb Neff, 91, of Independence, MO, formally of Kansas City, Gladstone and North Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Faith was the daughter of Truman and Lee Arlie Grace Lamb. She spent most of her life in the Kansas City area, graduating from Central High School. In 1947, she married Lloyd L. Neff, Jr. and soon...