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...

Jul 16, 2016

Debra Sue Hollis, age 64 of Independence, MO was born September 1, 1951 in LaCrosse, KS and passed away July 16, 2016 at KU Medical Center after a lengthy battle with pancreatitis. Survivors include husband Frank of the home; son, Michael Hollis of Huntsville, MO; daughters, Tamara Hollis of Independence, MO, LeAnn Hollis and Stacey Hollis of Kansas City MO;...

Jul 16, 2016

Michael Lee Wagner, 63, of Sibley, MO passed away July 16, 2016 at his home. A private celebration of his life will take place at a later date and the details will be posted to Michael’s Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the UCM Foundation in memory of Dylan Austin. Michael was born July 30,...

Jul 16, 2016

Carla Hartel, 54, of Independence, MO was called home on Saturday, July 16, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the chapel. Carla entered...

Jul 14, 2016

Savaş “John” Düvenci, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Cremation is planned with no services. Savaş was born on November 19, 1942 in Ankara, Turkey to Sitki and Zeynep Düvenci. He was a member of the Turkish Armed Forces and attended college in Istanbul, later he earned his Bachelor’s at the University...

Jul 14, 2016

Maxine May Lynch, 94, of Lee’s Summit, MO, died peacefully among loved ones at John Knox Village Hospice House on July 14, 2016. She is reunited in eternal peace with her loving husband Leslie Lynch. Survivors include her daughter Linda Lynch, son Ralph Lynch, both of Lee’s Summit Missouri, nieces Cindy and husband George Dunning of Grain Valley, Missouri, Pam...

Jul 14, 2016

Margaret Ann Black of Independence, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 21, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street, Independence, Missouri...

Jul 13, 2016

Daniel Eugene Marsh Sr., 66 years old, of Lee’s Summit, MO, went to his home in the sky with his Lord and Savior and was reunited with loved ones who have gone before while at home surrounded by his family on 7/13/2016. Dan was born October 24, 1949, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City,...

Jul 13, 2016

Dora Borgstadt, 84, a longtime resident of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Dora was born October 2, 1931 in Sibley, MO...

Jul 11, 2016

Emil Phipps, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 in his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. The family will greet guests from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the chapel after the service. Emil was born in...