Obituaries
Donald Lee Thomas
Oct 21, 2023
Donald Lee Thomas, 77 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at NorthCare Hospice House. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. Donald was born January 18, 1946 in Independence, MO to...
James Orville Lockhart
Oct 21, 2023
James Orville Lockhart, known affectionately as Jim, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by family. He was born on February 18, 1938, in Mayview, Missouri to Orville and Lillian Lockhart. Jim's life was one filled with love, laughter, and a deep devotion to his family and friends. Jim dedicated much of his working life as an...
Kenneth Wayne Woods
Oct 19, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Woods, also known as Kenny, passed away on October 19, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. He was born on July 25, 1958, the son of William and Evelyn “Irene” (Biggs) Woods, in Independence, Missouri.
Kenny was a graduate of William Chrisman High School. Kenny enjoyed going to the library, watching the chiefs, royals and wheel of fortune....
Janet D. "Jan" Brown
Oct 18, 2023
Janet Dorothea “Jan” Brown, age 87, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at her home in Independence, MO. Born November 9, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to Warren and Ruby Mills, she spent most of her elementary, junior and senior high school years in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Milligan College in Tennessee as an Elementary Education major in 1956. ...
Gloria June Wescott
Oct 17, 2023
Gloria June Wescott, 96 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care Unit. A private graveside service and interment will be held in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, MO. Gloria was born June 3, 1927 in Kansas City, Mo to John and Bertie May (Sherry) Muse and has been...
Patricia "Patte" Louise Hood
Oct 17, 2023
Patricia Louise Hood passed away on October 17, 2023 at the age of 79. Patte was a loving and caring lady and touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity.
Patte was born on April 16, 1944, in Deer Lodge, Montana. She grew up in a loving and caring home, on the family ranch in the Deer...
Laurie Brown Eisman
Oct 17, 2023
Laurie Brown Eisman, aged 64, of Independence, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 17th, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a life well-lived. Laurie was a devoted wife, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and a dear friend to many. Her memory will be forever engraved in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know...
Sue Ward
Oct 15, 2023
Sue Harvill Ward of Sugar Creek, Mo., has battled breast cancer since 2016 and was up cooking and cleaning right until she died. She died peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a husband, and a daughter. She is survived by a brother, Dr. Joseph Harvill, from New Mexico. Two daughters, Kelly Hall of...
Viola Evelyn Irvin
Oct 15, 2023
Viola Evelyn Irvin, affectionately known as Vi, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. She was born on August 12, 1925, in Stover, Missouri. Viola's remarkable journey through life was filled with love, passion, and dedication.Viola dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a schoolteacher for many years. Her commitment to education was evident in...
Andrew B. "Andy" Vaught
Oct 15, 2023
Andrew Bryce “Andy” Vaught, 32 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Andy was born June 18, 1991 in Kansas City, MO...
Linda Gale Klett
Oct 13, 2023
Linda Gale Klett, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 13, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Independence, MO. She was born on October 12, 1947, in Bloomington, Minnesota to Millard and Edith "Dolly" Norris.Linda had a fulfilling career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a home healthcare aide. Her dedication to caring for...
Ronald Keith Harper
Oct 13, 2023
Ronald Keith Harper, a dedicated individual who lived a life of service and passion, passed away on October 13, 2023, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Ron was born on July 29, 1946, in Independence, Missouri to Ernest and Freda Harper.
Ronald's journey of excellence began when he graduated from Van Horn High School in 1964. Afterward, he held...
Pauline M. Mundy
Oct 12, 2023
Pauline M. (Crincoli) Mundy, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home in Independence, Missouri surrounded by her family.
Polly was born May 20, 1937, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School on June 22, 1955 in Springfield, New Jersey. She joined the United States Woman's Corp (WAC) in July 1955 working...
Eric Gibson Davis
Oct 11, 2023
Eric would have been 64 on October 25, but after 12 years Multiple Myeloma (cancer) took him from us on October 11, 2023. Just like our parents, Eric donated his body to the University of Kansas Willed Body Program.
Eric grew up in Independence, Missouri, graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1977. In 2000 he married Christina Townsend. They have...
Gwyn Ellen Collier
Oct 10, 2023
Gwyn Ellen Collier passed away on October 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on February 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, to her parents Norman and Roxie Taggs.
Gwyn's educational journey began at Northeast High School where she shone as a dedicated student. Her thirst for knowledge propelled her to further heights; she graduated with a Bachelor...
Kathy Marie Barron
Oct 10, 2023
Kathy Marie Barron, passed away on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in Independence, Missouri. She was born on April 7, 1972, in the same city she called home her entire life.
Kathy was a warm and bubbly person who had the best laugh you could ever imagine. She had an incredible knack for making people...
Robert Moe
Oct 9, 2023
Robert Gordon Moe, (called Bob) age 96 of Independence Missouri, the son of Clarence and Regina (Gord) Moe, was born in Yakima, Washington, on January 28, 1927. He passed away at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri on October 9, 2023
Bob grew up in Wapato, Washington and after graduating from High School in 1944, he served...
Janice Westermeyer
Oct 9, 2023
A life that touched so many…
Janice Ann Westermeyer was born on May 13, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri to Floyd Ray New and Alyce Louise Kepley New. She passed away on October 9, 2023 in Independence, Missouri.
Jan was born with a very kind heart and a VERY fun loving spirit. She grew up in Oklahoma City and went to...
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