Obituaries
Veta Phillips
Jul 10, 2014
Passed away on July 10, 2014. Veta is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Iva Lindsey, her husband of 54 years, Bob Phillips, her Great Granddaughter, Leona Buckingham, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers. She is survived two daughters, Diana Buckingham and Pennie Phillips (Jody Bennett), 2 sons, Ed Phillips (Sandy Henderson) and David Phillips (Lora Phillips), 3 grandchildren,...
Robert Klamm
Jul 10, 2014
There are two sayings that were important themes in the life of Robert W. (“Bobâ€) Klamm. First, there are none so sad as those who cannot laugh at themselves. Second, those with sight look into things with their eyes, while those who are blind must look deeper. Bob has been laughing at himself, and looking deeper than most, for the...
Ruby Cannon
Jul 7, 2014
Ruby Genevieve, 101,formerly of Independence, passed away July 7, 2014 in Oviedo, FL. Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 2014, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ruby Genevieve Williams was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on December 30, 1912, the second of eight children born to...
Richard Moore
Jul 7, 2014
Richard D. Moore, 83, of Independence, Mo, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial mass to be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m.,...
Anthony Steve "Tony" Jasso
Jul 6, 2014
Anthony Steve “Tony” Jasso, 92, Sugar Creek, MO, concluded the celebration of his life peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am, Sat., July 12 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W....
James Orin "Jim" Ballantyne
Jul 5, 2014
James “Jim” O. Ballantyne, 80, Independence, MO passed away July 5, 2014. Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be at 11 am, Monday, July 14 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday, July 13 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Jim was born Sept. 20, 1933 in Page, NE and earned a...
Ronald Chrisco
Jul 5, 2014
Ronald N. “Ronnie” Chrisco, 70, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the...
Myron Ringgold
Jul 4, 2014
Myron Buford Eugene Ringgold, 72, of Independence, MO, also known by nicknames "Ringo" and "Buford" died at Vitas Hospice July 4th 2:45 a.m., after a three week stay in ICU at Centerpoint Medical Center from lung cancer. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Monday, July 7, at the Speaks...
Shirley Dieckhoff
Jul 4, 2014
Shirley Darlene Dieckhoff, 67, of Independence, MO passed away July 4, 2014 at her home. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dieckhoff was born March 22,...
Doris Ferne Pinson (Cato)
Jul 4, 2014
Doris Ferne Pinson, 98, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. A private family service will be held next week. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ferne was born December 15, 1915 in Norborne, MO as the second of five children to David Benjamin and Gladys Jewel (Cato) VanTrump. Raised for many years in Idaho, her...
Michael Jonathan Betts
Jul 4, 2014
Michael J. Betts, 22, Independence, MO passed away July 4, 2014. Cremation; private services will be planned at a later date. Michael was born March 7, 1992 in Kansas City, KS. He loved reading and was a guitar and ukulele player. He loved animals. He had a big heart and was always an advocate for the underdog. He had a...
Shannon Marquez
Jul 3, 2014
Shannon Colleen Marquez, 44, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. Shannon was born January 29, 1970 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Steve M. and Donna Cheryl (Griggs) Jones. She attended Shawnee Mission West High School and was currently attending Penn State University. Shannon was employed as a financial analyst with Quintiles. She was a member of...
Dorothy Pauline Wilson (Ball)
Jul 1, 2014
Dorothy P. Wilson, 90, Independence, MO passed away July 1, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Sat., July 5 at Six Mile Cemetery. The family requests contributions to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Pkwy #201, Kansas City, MO 64114. Dorothy was born March 15, 1924 in Kosh Konong, MO. She has been an Independence resident since 1955. She...
Ona Prince
Jun 30, 2014
Ona Colleen Prince, 83, of Independence, MO passed away June 30, 2014 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Ona Colleen was born June 14, 1931 in Laramie, WY, to Delmar and Opal Inez (Collier) Hill. She was preceded...
Beatrice Montgomery
Jun 29, 2014
Beatrice Irene Montgomery, 93, long time resident of Independence, MO died Sunday, June 29, 2014 in Chula Vista, CA. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Beatrice was born December 11, 1920 in...
Walter Williams
Jun 28, 2014
Walter James Williams, 63, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. Walter was born June 15, 1951 in Kansas City, MO the son of Albert James and Vivian (Brixie) Williams. He worked for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority as facilities mechanic, retiring after 41 years. Walter was also a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1287. He...
Marcella Jackson
Jun 28, 2014
Marcella Lorayne Jackson, 93, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. Marcella was born October 31, 1920 in Logan, IA the daughter of John C. and Gertrude M. (Smith) Carlile. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Inner City Freight Line and later worked for the Independence Sanitarium. She completed her LPN training while at the Sanitarium. Marcella also...
Carol Sieler
Jun 28, 2014
Carol Joyce Sieler, 74, of Independence, MO passed June 28, 2014. Carol was born in Canton, OK with one older sister Connie, and two Step-brothers- Tom and Bill Jr Price. She blessed our lives for over 74 years. She was a long-time resident of Liberty, MO residing in a nursing home where she had many friends throughout the 16 years...
James Curtin
Jun 28, 2014
James F. Curtin, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2014 with his wife at his side. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00...
Jerald Moss
Jun 28, 2014
Jerrald Wayne Moss, 39, met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 28, 2014 after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jerrald was born January 7, 1975 in Independence, MO the son of Jerry Wayne and Shirley Louise (Cooper) Moss. During his teenage years he was a newspaper carrier for the Independence Examiner. He was a 1993 graduate of William...
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