Jun 9, 2014

Lawrence M. “Larry” Green, 67, Independence, MO passed away June 9, 2014. Services will be at 10 am, Thursday, June 12 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050, followed by committal with Full Military Honors at noon at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6- 8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E....

Jun 9, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” T. Likely, Blue Springs, MO passed away June 9, 2014 on his 74th birthday. Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, June 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; private interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flower...

Jun 9, 2014

Andy Collins, 89, of Independence passed away June 9, 2014. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Friday, June 13, 2014, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Visitation will take place from 6 - 8 pm, June 12, at the chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Andy was born on February 13, 1925 to William and India (Acree) Collins in...

Jun 8, 2014

Ruth Marie Duncan, 69 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Lobb Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014. Ruth...

Jun 7, 2014

Larry F. Bernard, 67, of Grain Valley, MO passed away June 7, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Floral Hills Cemetery. Larry was born December 7, 1946 in...

Jun 7, 2014

Doris J. Stomboly, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away June 7, 2014. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., June 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Doris was born June 2, 1928 in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from Graceland College. She was the Night School Coordinator for Wentworth Military Academy...

Jun 7, 2014

Mary Alice Hamblin, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 13th at Odessa Restoration Branch 131 Hwy N, Odessa, MO. Burial will be at Odessa Cemetery. Mary Alice was born December...

Jun 7, 2014

Libby Davis, 59, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Libby was born June 10, 1954 and was raised in Missouri. She met and married the love of her life, Charles, Davis and they spent fourteen loving years together. Their favorite...

Jun 7, 2014

Layla Joy Mildred Owens, infant daughter of Cornelius Owens and Katrina Apley, passed away June 7, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Layla is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Ted Apley and Kathleen Apley; paternal grandparents, Julius Buggs and Gaye Owens; uncles: Sean Owens, Julius Buggs, Jr....

Jun 6, 2014

ELIZABETH ANN (WHIPPLE) SCOTT Elizabeth Ann Scott (known by many as Betty, and formerly as Elizabeth West), 78, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13th at East 39th Street Community of Christ Congregation; 15006 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055....

Jun 6, 2014

Dr. Mark Finley Maddox, 57, Kansas City, MO passed away June 6, 2014. A Celebration Mark’s Life will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 12 at Broadway Baptist Church, 3931 Washington St., K.C., MO 64111; cremation. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am before the service at church. The family requests contributions to The Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter, 8900 State Line...

Jun 6, 2014

Lola Evans, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 6, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, with burial to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Lola attended Blue...

Jun 6, 2014

Michael Angel Martinez-Willis, infant son of Monica Martinez and Tyrone Willis, passed away June 6, 2014.. Graveside Services will be Friday, June 20, 2014 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, MO. Online condolences may be expressed at (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

Jun 5, 2014

Richard Joe Johnston, 58, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 16th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17th at the chapel. Richard was born June 2, 1956 in Fairfax, MO to Myron and Kathleen (Davis)...

Jun 4, 2014

Phil Hodges, 73, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away June 4, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Blue Springs Assembly of God (2501 NE Duncan Road). Visitation will be Monday, June 9, 2014, from 5-8 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will take place in...

Jun 3, 2014

Jun 2, 2014

Ricky Stephen Graham, 67 of Parkville, MO, passed away, Monday, June 2, 2014 at Shawnee Gardens Care Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Christ Lutheran Church, 6700 NW 72nd St. Kansas City, MO 64151. Burial with full military honors will be in Terrace Park Cemetery. The family will...

Jun 1, 2014

William Russell, 99 of Independence, MO, passed away, June 1, 2014 at his residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. William was born October 20, 1914 in Independence, MO to William Madison and Marion Ivy (Hinde) Russell and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a bus driver for...

May 31, 2014

Lily Bell Chadwick, 70, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Lily was born March 13, 1944. She was a graduate of Westport High School. Lily worked for a number of years as store manager for Payless Shoes. She was a member of the Independence Christian Center. Lily enjoyed bowling, fish, and spending time with her family. She was...

May 30, 2014

Mary Lee Tigner, 78, Buckner, MO joined her Father in Heaven on May 30, 2014, when she passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. Born in Blackshear, GA on May 1, 1936 to Edward and Emma Bolden. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers; Edward, Clarence, Woodrow “Doc”, Carl “Babe” and Joe. She is...