Jul 26, 2016

Anne Elizabeth Hadley, 64, passed away on July 26, 2016. A memorial service will be held at Epic Church, 19260 E. 50th Terrace South, at a time and date to be announced. Contributions may be made to Epic Church or to Shriners Children’s Hospital in her honor. Anne was born on October 23, 1951, in Independence, MO, to James Dickensheets...

Jul 26, 2016

Charlene V. Fisher, 86, of Indep., MO passed away on July 26, 2016 at the family home. Charlene was born in Indep. MO on Jan. 18, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gerald E. “Jerry” Fisher, her granddaughter, Jamie Fisher, her parents Charles and Jessie Hayes, and her sister Delores H. Shearer. She is...

Jul 26, 2016

Raymond Carl Shellhorn, 75, of Independence, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2016. Raymond was born January 31, 1941 in Montevallo, MO to Jesse & Viola Shellhorn. Brother Robert Shellhorn, Sisters Rosalee Bogart & Rhonda Friar. He married Shirley Mae Rice April 2, 1960 and had 2 children, Stacy & Kevin (wife, Julie), 2 grandchildren Jessica & Amanda, & great granddaughter...

Jul 25, 2016

William “Bill” K. Huff, 70, of Kansas City (North), MO passed away July 25, 2016 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Suburban Chapel. Bill was born June 3,...

Jul 25, 2016

Tyler A. Earring 34, of Playa Del Rey, CA passed away to his eternal home on July 25, 2016 to join family and friends who had passed before him. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, August 5, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the chapel. Tyler was born on...

Jul 25, 2016

Emil Edward Yancik, 86, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away July 25, 2016, eighteen days after his wife of 60 years, Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Nativity of Mary, 10017 E. 36th Terrace, Independence, MO, on Thursday, July 28, at 10 am. A Rosary will be said at 5:30pm Wednesday, July 27, with visitation following from...

Jul 24, 2016

Betty Jo McCord, 86 of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at her residence. A family visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel immediately followed by a graveside service at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Betty was born December 27, 1929 in Winnsboro, TX to Jester Seburn and Ruby Gladys (McGuire) Paschal. She...

Jul 24, 2016

Fredrick A. Keil, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away July 24, 2016. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 am, Sat., Aug. 13 at Norfleet Baptist Church, 5512 Norfleet Road, Kansas City, MO 64133. A celebratory lunch will follow. The family requests contributions to the Salvation Army, City Union Mission or the Great Plains SPCA Shelter – all organizations Fred...

Jul 23, 2016

Leslie Newman Payne, 74, passed away unexpectedly, July 23, 2016 at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1-3pm Friday, July 29, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3pm at the chapel. He was born March 25, 1942 in Grundy, VA the son of Solomon Thomas Andrew Payne and Catherine Estelle Payne. Les...

Jul 23, 2016

“I was born in Independence and that’s where I hope to die.” On July 23, 2016 that wish was fulfilled. Born of Alta Bernice and Ralph M. Barnard, October 20. 1919, Nadine was the youngest of four daughters. She was preceded in death by Verlie Wilson Hare, Marion Alice Conyers, Velma Jean Hughes and her youngest brother, Ralph Nelson Barnard....

Jul 23, 2016

Wellington T. “Bill” Maupin, 85 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday...

Jul 22, 2016

Robert “Bob” Bragg, 90, of Sibley, MO passed away July 22, 2016 with his loving family by his side. A Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 6-8pm at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Bob was born on September 16, 1925 in Howell County, MO to Clarence and Rosa (Cherry) Bragg. He was a proud Army Veteran of WWII....

Jul 21, 2016

Elizabeth May Kepley, 98, of Raytown, MO passed away July 21, 2016. Visitation will be 10-11 am Monday, July 25, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 11:15 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Elizabeth was born on January 20, 1918 in Oklahoma to Edmond and June Ware. She was a member of Noland Road Baptist Church for over 40...

Jul 21, 2016

Burley D. Medley, 77, of Independence, MO passed away July 21, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Burley will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plad, MO....

Jul 21, 2016

Jul 20, 2016

Brian E. Messer 51 passed away July 20, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital. Brian was born on December 26, 1964 in Independence, MO to Clarence and Leota (Flippin) Messer. Brian is preceded in death by his parents and sister Debbie Messer. Survivors include; partner of over 31 years, Tammy Fields; sons Jerry Fields, Brian Lee Messer and Devin Fields;...

Jul 18, 2016

Donald Ray McCormick passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, on his 79th Birthday at Village House Hospice. Don was born July 18, 1937, in Prenter, WV to James VanBuren and Audrey (Jordan) McCormick. He grew up in Hernshaw, WV and graduated from East Bank High School. He has been a longtime Buckner resident and worked at the GM Fairfax Plant...

Jul 18, 2016

Marsha Rae Holderness, 74 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, MO. Marsha was born October 24th, 1941 to Enid Elaine and Glenn VanCleave of Newton, Iowa. Marsha graduated from Newton High School in Newton, Iowa, June 1st, 1960. She was a stay at home...

Jul 18, 2016

Marybelle Goettel passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 in the care of The Villages of Jackson Creek and St. Luke’s Hospice. Marybelle was born November 16, 1924 in Florida, Missouri to James Baker and Mary Alice (Miller) Baker. She graduated from Stoutsville High School and later moved to Kansas City, MO, where she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank. She...

Jul 17, 2016

Matthew Michael Wood, 42 of Lee’s Summit, MO peacefully passed away, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial “Celebration of Life Service” will be at 2:00 p.m. held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at New Springs Community Church, 1800 NE Independence Avenue, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials...