Oct 20, 2014

Donald Robert Davis, 93, died October 20, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Community of Christ East 39th Street Church in Independence, MO. Service times and dates are pending. He was born on May 31, 1921. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Donald graduated from NWMS with a B.S. in education and his Master’s degree in education from...

Oct 19, 2014

Wilburn Leroy O’Neal, 88, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. Wilburn was born October 4, 1926 in Yocum, AR the son of Fred and Iva Pearl (Callen) O’Neal. He entered the military as a Merchant Marine and was later discharged from the U.S. Army. Wilburn was a sheet metal worker with the Local Union #2 for over 35...

Oct 19, 2014

Julia Louise Carey Luke, 99 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Plattsburg, MO. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time...

Oct 18, 2014

Oct 17, 2014

Motoko Hall, 85, of Indep., MO, passed away October 17, 2014. Funeral Services will be 10 am Sat. Oct. 25, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, Oct, 24th at the Chapel. Motoko Hall, my mother, was born on June 23, 1929. She went on to rejoin my father, Cornelius Hall, as well as her parents,...

Oct 17, 2014

Sid Ash, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 17, 2014. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am. Sid was born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Sedalia, MO to Felix and Violet (Kindle) Ash. After high school, Sid...

Oct 17, 2014

Harriet “Lucille” Cole, 98, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Rosewood Health Center at The Groves in Independence. Mrs. Cole was born May 19, 1916 in Ewing, WY, to Horace and Zadie Hartshorn. She attended Graceland College and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the Central Missouri State University. Mrs. Cole received...

Oct 17, 2014

Bettyrae Fluke, 88, of Clinton, MO passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City. Bettyrae was born January 20, 1926 in Fulton, Co., IL the only child of Henry Jacob and Veda Mae Rock Zumstein. She grew up in Fulton County where she graduated from the Fairview, IL High School. She was married to Marvin...

Oct 16, 2014

John M. Smith, 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2014. John was born August 25, 1940 to William B & Elizabeth Cady Smith. He grew up in Jackson County and graduated from Raytown High School. John spent 35 years in the insurance business with National Life and Accident Insurance Co and later founded Twin Lakes Insurance Agency...

Oct 16, 2014

Kenneth Schoemig, 81, of Camdenton, MO passed away Oct. 16. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Monday at the Chapel. Burial will take place Memorial Park Cemetery with full Military Honors. Kenneth was born on May 4, 1933 in Chillicothe, MO to Anthony and Setha Mae (Pennington) Schoemig....

Oct 16, 2014

Helga A. Michel, 81, of Oak Grove, MO passed away October 16, 2014. A visitation will be held from 2-3:00 p.m. followed by a 3:00 p.m. memorial service on Tuesday, October 21, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Helga was born December 13, 1932 in Arnstadt, Germany to Theodore and Luise (Niebel) Joerg. She attended...

Oct 16, 2014

Mary Cecelia Oliver, 95, died on October 15th, 2014 at the Mayflower in Lexington, VA. Born Mary Cecelia Pickett on April 30th, 1919, in Independence, MO, she graduated from Northeast High School and attended Drake University. She was a beloved wife and mother and a long-time member of Nativity of Mary parish in Independence. Her devotion to church work included...

Oct 15, 2014

Leonard Eugene Bailey, 56, of Independence, MO, passed away, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his residence. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the chapel. Donations may be made in his name to the...

Oct 15, 2014

Ruby Fay (Lesh) Morgan, 88, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Ruby was born April 19, 1926 in Independence, MO the daughter of Floyd and Flora (Snethen) Lesh. She worked as a preschool teacher for ten years with Downey Duck Preschool. She was a past member of Eden Heights Congregation and a current member of the Heritage House...

Oct 15, 2014

Lloyd D. Harrison, Sr., 88, of Kansas City, MO died Wednesday, October 15. 2014. A memorial visitation will be held Monday, October 20th from 6:00-8:00 at Carson Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO. Lloyd was born April 20, 1926 to Adda C. and John Calvin Harrison in Carrollton, MO. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna “Shortie” and his...

Oct 15, 2014

Martha Sue Shirley, 75, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away October 15, 2014. Martha was born on October 7, 1939 in Clinton, MO to Joseph and Mildred (Vassmer) Stewart. Martha and her husband traveled the state entering and winning several BBQ contests. She also enjoyed sewing and reading. Survivors include; husband Larry Shirley; daughter Leslie England; sons Shannon Morris and...

Oct 15, 2014

Mary Cecelia Oliver, 95, died on October 15th, 2014 at the Mayflower in Lexington, VA. Born Mary Cecelia Pickett on April 30th, 1919, in Independence, MO, she graduated from Northeast High School and attended Drake University. She was a beloved wife and mother and a long-time member of Nativity of Mary parish in Independence. Her devotion to church work included...

Oct 14, 2014

Richard Samuel “Dick” Epperson, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial with full military honors will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time...

Oct 13, 2014

William B. “Bill” Allen, 86, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Monday, October 13, 2014 at Shangri-La Rehabilitation and Living Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday...

Oct 13, 2014

W. Blankenship, 54, passed Randy away peacefully at his home in Greenwood, MO on October 13, 2014. Memorial Services will be held 7:00 pm, Friday, October 17, 2014. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until service time at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18080 E 39th St., Indep., MO. Randy is survived by; son Justin (Paige) ; grandsons, Brady and Baker, of...