Obituaries
Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Cook (Lang)
May 18, 2016
Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Cook (82) died peacefully May 18th, 2016. A prayer service will be held at St. Matthew Apostle Catholic Church Wednesday, June 1st at 6:00pm followed by the visitation. Catholic Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 2nd at 10:00am followed by a funeral luncheon. Betty was born January 6th, 1934 in Sedalia, Missouri to the fun loving Mildred...
Ronald M. "Ron" Armstrong
May 17, 2016
Ronald M. Armstrong, 67, Independence, MO passed away May 17, 2016. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 20 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to...
Clayton Wood
May 16, 2016
Clayton Wood, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO (formerly of Colorado) passed away May 16, 2016. A visitation will take place from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Clayton was born May 12, 1925 in Stewartsville, MO to Art and Thurza (Dunn) Wood. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com...
Darrell Dean "Hair" Bolejack
May 16, 2016
Darrell Dean Bolejack, 61, of Kansas City, MO passed May 16, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. followed by a visitation from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Darrell was born October 18, 1954 in Fort Riley, KS to Marvin and Roberta...
Barbara Jean Fanara
May 16, 2016
Barbara Jean Fanara, 76, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at her home May 16, 2016. Services will be at noon, Sat., May 21 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64064; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service at church. In lieu of flowers the family requests...
Beulah Ethel Smith (Osborn)
May 15, 2016
Beulah Ethel Smith 87, passed away May 15th 2016 with her loving family by her side. A Visitation will be held at 10 am Saturday, May 21st 2016 ,with the Memorial Service to follow at 11 am. The services will be held at the Church of the Resurrection, 601 NE Jefferson St. in Blue Springs, MO. Beulah was born November...
Emery Carl Call
May 13, 2016
Emery C Call, 88, Lone Jack, MO, passed away Friday, May 13th, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17th at 10:30 am followed by the funeral at 12:00 pm, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO; burial will be at 2:30 pm at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...
Robert C. "Rob" Palmer
May 13, 2016
Robert “Rob” Palmer, 65, of Independence, MO passed away May 13, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 West Lexington,Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10 am at the chapel. Burial will take place in Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Rob was born on...
Max Eugene Croucher
May 12, 2016
Max Eugene Croucher, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Parkway Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2016 at the St. Marks Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will...
Georgie Hamblin
May 10, 2016
Georgie E. Hamblin, "Sonny", 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. George retired from the US Postal Service in 1986. After retirement George spent winter months with his wife in Texas until 1995. George loved to travel with his wife, family and friends, fishing, hunting, gardening, and the great outdoors. He was a coach for Raytown...
Stephen Carr
May 10, 2016
Stephen Carr, 62, of Levasy, MO passed away May 10, 2016. A Celebration of Stephen’s life will take place on May14, 2016, from 2-5pm, at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Stephen was born on January 23, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN to Gene and Beverly (Eaves) Carr. Stephen was a Master Auto Mechanic, for over 40 years, with several local shops, most notable...
Shirley J. Case
May 10, 2016
Shirley Case, 87, of Independence, MO passed away May 10, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, May 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Shirley was born January 22, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to...
Fleta Fern Wright (Francis)
May 10, 2016
Fleta Fern Wright, 84, of Belton, Mo passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2016 at South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd, Belton, MO 64012. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Monday at the church. A...
Randy Larson
May 6, 2016
RANDY JAMES LARSON, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2016. He was surrounded by family, including his beloved wife of 32 years, Jill Fischer Larson. He is survived by his children; Renee Larson of Des Moines, IA; Bonni Turnbow(Joe) of Peculiar, MO; and Rob Larson of Camdenton, MO. Randy was preceded in death by...
Edna Beard (Armstrong)
May 4, 2016
Edna Beard, 91, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2016. She was from Black Pole, England. In 1945, she married Gordon Dale, before moving to the United States. Edna worked for Wilson’s for several years, and belonged to the Brides and Parents Association. She is now reunited with her husband, which she has wanted....
Garry Copenhaver
May 4, 2016
Garry Copenhaver, 51, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 –9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the chapel. Garry was born on May...
Percy J. Nichols
May 4, 2016
Percy Nichols, 94, of Independence, MO passed away May 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Central Assembly of God, 1009 W. 23rd St., Independence, MO. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)
William Taft "Bill" Clark
May 3, 2016
William “Bill” Clark, 67, of Independence, MO passed away on May 3, 2016. Memorial Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Bill was born on September 24, 1948 in the coal mining city Springhill, PA to James and Marie (Savage) Clark. He was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Bill...
Bernard E. "Bernie" Adams
May 1, 2016
Bernard Eugene “Bernie” Adams, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at...
Gordon E. ""Pistol"" Mitchell
Apr 30, 2016
Gordon “Pistol” Mitchell, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 30, 2016. Gordon was born on June 24, 1944 to Oscar and Birdine (Pieratt) Mitchell. He spent many of his years working as a Truck Driver. He loved to enjoy his down time fishing and drinking. A Memorial Service will be held May, 5, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at...
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