Oct 23, 2013

Roberta Ruth “Bobbie” Phillips, 81, of Sugar Land, TX formerly of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Houston, TX. Bobbie was born January 21, 1932 in Versailles, MO the daughter of Robert and Iota Belle (Huff) Ellis. She moved at an early age with her family to Independence and was a 1950 graduate of William Chrisman High...

Oct 23, 2013

Larry W. Binnicker, 66, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 25th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. October 26th at New Walnut Park Community of Christ. A private burial will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Larry...

Oct 22, 2013

Nicholas “Nick” A. English, 15, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Oct. 22, 2013. Memorial services will be at 10 am, Sat., Oct. 26 at the Church of Jesus Christ Oak Grove Restoration Branch, 1203 N. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075-9218; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. In lieu...

Oct 21, 2013

A loving husband of sixty-two years, Raymond O. Tennis, passed away Oct. 21, 2013. Memorial services will be at 2 pm, Sat., Oct. 26 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy., Kansas...

Oct 21, 2013

RICHARD ELRIDGE TROXEL Richard Troxel, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 25th at Christ United Methodist Church, Independence. Burial will be at Bethel...

Oct 21, 2013

Barney Davies, 92, of North Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, October 28th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10 at the chapel. Burial will be at Mount Moriah, Kansas City, MO. Barney was born July 16th 1921 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph...

Oct 21, 2013

CAROL ANNE BROWN Carol Brown, 67, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 21st 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday October 25th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Carol was born May 21st...

Oct 20, 2013

Jacqueline Carol (Hiatt) Voris, age 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO died October 20, 2013, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Jackie was born August 2, 1944, to Walter and Evelyn (Ensign) Hiatt in San Diego, CA. She was married 51 years to her high school sweetheart, Paul R. Voris, who survives of the home. She attended school in her...

Oct 18, 2013

Carole LaRaye McClain, 74, Independence, MO went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, October 18, 2013. Carole was born August 15, 1939 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of James A. and Shirley E. (Johnson) Scott, but lived a majority of her life in Independence, MO. She worked as a CNA and MTA for over 10 years at various...

Oct 18, 2013

Dennis Dean Anderson, 87 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. October 22, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Donations may be...

Oct 17, 2013

LLOYD THOMAS OSBORN Lloyd Thomas Osborn, 91 of Independence, MO passed away on Thursday, October 17th 2013. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday Evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 21st 2013 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to...

Oct 17, 2013

Madeline A. “Mickii” Long, age 77 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Erlanger Health System. Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM., Monday, Oct 21, 2013 in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; 300 Adams St. Buckner, MO 64016. Madeline...

Oct 16, 2013

Rebecca Ellen Clasby Kilgore, 53 of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2103 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at the chapel. Donations...

Oct 16, 2013

Milo Barnhard, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Milo was born in Independence, MO on August 12, 1921 to Milo and Mary Barnhard, Sr. Milo graduated from William Chrisman High School and married Nadine (Peggy) Inman on June 29, 1940. Milo attended Bradley University and trained as a journeyman tool and die maker at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria,...

Oct 15, 2013

Oct 15, 2013

E. Murlene “Tess” Whitley, 83, of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs. Graveside service will be at 11:30 AM, on Monday, October 21, 2013, at Mount Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM, on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. She...

Oct 15, 2013

May Edith Kramer, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to Smile...

Oct 14, 2013

PERSILLA “PATRICIA” BURCHELL Patricia Burchell, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 14th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17th 2013. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18th 2013. Burial at Mt. Washington, Independence. Pat was born January 28th 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Clarence E. and Julia (Leigh)...

Oct 13, 2013

Mildred D. "Miki" Bringman, 97, of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, died peacefully October 13, 2013. Miki was born August 21, 1916 in Rushville, Missouri. She received her BA Degree from NW Missouri State College and MSE Degree in English from University of Kansas. She taught High School English and Literature 40 years in the Saint Joseph, Missouri, School District. After retirement...

Oct 13, 2013

Dorothy Ida Mae Brand, 107, of Independence, MO passed away October 13, 2013. She was born October 4, 1906 in Chicago, IL. Dorothy lived most of her life in Independence, MO. She was a member of the Community of Christ, Stone Church Congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Brand; son, James M. Brand II; brother,...