Obituaries
Lonnie Dorth
May 7, 2014
Lonnie Dee Dorth, 82, Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 while in the care of The Groves Community Hospice at the Rosewood Care Center in Independence, MO. While in hospice care, he was honored with a short service conducted by a representative from the VFW for having served his country so valiantly. Lonnie was preceded in death...
Wayne E. Noland
May 7, 2014
Wayne E. Noland, 89, Raymore, MO, passed away May 7, 2014. Committal services with Full Military Honors at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO are pending. Wayne was born April 2, 1925 in Independence, MO. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Noland, his parents, two brothers and...
Neil Hockemeier
May 7, 2014
Neil M. Hockemeier, 73, of Independence, MO, passed away May 7, 2014 at his home. A rosary will be said at 5:30 p.m., followed by a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St....
Fern Bateman
May 6, 2014
Fern Bateman, 79, of Independence, MO passed away May 6, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Fern was...
Linda Edwards
May 5, 2014
Linda Edwards, 62, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8th 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 9th at Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Linda was born...
Belton Trailer Nolen Jr.
May 5, 2014
Belton Trailer Nolen, Jr., 63, Buckner, MO passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Belton was born April 16, 1951 in Kansas City, MO the son of Belton Trailer and Odessa Mae (Thompson) Nolen, Sr., He worked for Allbright Galvanizing for over 30 years. Belton enjoyed bowling, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, and most of all he loved spending time with...
Deloris Sisler
May 5, 2014
Deloris Louise Sisler, 75 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, May 5, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO 64052. Private inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Maywood...
Gloria Hanaway (Metcalf)
May 3, 2014
Gloria Metcalf Hanaway, Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at St Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City MO. She was born to Evelyn and Chester Metcalf on February 9, 1940 in New Albany, Indiana. When Gloria was a small child, Evelyn was killed in a car accident. Chester remarried. Gloria had fond memories of her Stepmother Rose who...
Waco Havner
May 3, 2014
Waco Havner, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. Waco was born September 27, 1933 near Danville, Arkansas the son of Lee and Jewell (Damon) Havner. He retired as a maintenance carpenter from Hallmark after 39 years. Waco enjoyed playing the fiddle, and was a skilled woodworker and cabinet maker. He was a loyal contributor to the...
Teresa Haslett
May 3, 2014
Teresa Lynn Haslett, 56, of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her residence. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. Donations may be made in her name to the MS Society. Teresa was born November 16, 1957...
Joy Bradley
May 2, 2014
Joy M. Bowling Bradley, 42, of Independence, MO, passed away May 2, 2014. Memorial Services will be at a later date. Joy is survived by husband, Larry; daughters, Megan Bowling, Lauren Bowling, Heather Bowling, and Sara Bradley; father, Herbert “Larry” Bowling; step-mother, Linda Bowling; and many extended family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Hills Women’s...
Gary Boone
May 2, 2014
Gary Boone, 52, of Independence, MO, passed away May 2, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside service will be Thursday, May 8, at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600.
Braydon Cole Winfrey
May 2, 2014
Braydon Cole Winfrey, 6 months old passed away May 2. 2014. Visitation will be 9-11 am, Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 am, Thursday, May 8 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Braydon was born Oct. 25, 2013 in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by his parents Amber Abrams and...
Roy Smith
May 1, 2014
Roy Wayne Smith, 58, passed away, May 1, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a long battle with cancer and is now fishing with the Lord. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susan of 34 years; 2 step children Eric and Tonya Rogers; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 sisters. Cremation is planned with a memorial service...
Ruth Colvin
May 1, 2014
Ruth M. Colvin, 91, of Independence, MO, passed away on May 1, 2014. Visitation will be Sunday, from 2-4 pm, May 4, 2014. The Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Monday, May 5. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Ruth was born on September 3, 1922 in Ashland, MO, to Oakley and Clare (Rippeto) Wren. She was a long time member...
Sydney Montgomery
Apr 30, 2014
Sydney Anne Montgomery, 49, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Sydney was born May 8, 1964 in Moberly, MO the daughter of Robert Campbell and Judith Gail (Scaefer) Montgomery. She was a graduate of Center High School. Sydney had worked for the American Cancer Society and most recently with Transcriptions Unlimited as a medical transcriptionist. Sydney enjoyed...
Ronald Vermeland
Apr 30, 2014
Ronald Vermeland, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away on April 30, 2014. Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2820 Missouri Highway 291, Independence, MO. Ronald was born on May 4, 1939 in Sandwich, IL to Emmer and Clara (Johnson) Vermeland. Ronald met the love of...
Tina Tryon
Apr 29, 2014
Tina Tryon, 40, of Kansas City passed away April 29. Services will be 3:00 pm Friday, May 2, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 pm Friday, May 2, 2014 at the chapel. Tina was born on September 1, 1973 to Edward Tryon and Patricia Monteleone in Kansas City, MO. Tina graduated from Blue Springs High School, and...
Greg Fillinger
Apr 29, 2014
Gregory Paul Fillinger, 63, of Overland Park, KS passed away, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel....
Shirley Ann Dunn (Mcmullen)
Apr 28, 2014
Shirley Ann McMullen Dunn, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2014 at the age of 79 surrounded by family at Sentara Medical Center, Woodbridge, VA. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Sat., May 10, 2014 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm,...
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