Obituaries

Leila Ferguson

Leila Ferguson

Sep 1, 2013

Leila Mae Ferguson, 89, Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to...

Alliemae Hiner

Alliemae Hiner

Aug 31, 2013

ALLIEMAE “SALLY” HINER Alliemae “Sally” Hiner, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 31st 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5th at Speaks Suburban Chapel with a 2:00 p.m. funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Lobb Cemetery, Independence, MO. Sally was born August 2nd, 1932 in Webb City, MO to...

Esther Forrester

Esther Forrester

Aug 30, 2013

Esther L. Forrester, 85, of Independence, MO passed away August 30, 2013 at Season’s Care Center. She was born February 17, 1928 in Independence, MO to Henry D. and Clara B. (Taylor) Dutton. She was a family oriented person, who was passionate about raising her family. Esther was a wonderful cook, and loved to crochet. She was liked by everyone...

Stanley Ogan

Stanley Ogan

Aug 30, 2013

STANLEY EUGENE OGAN Stanley Eugene Ogan, 68, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 30 2013. A visitation will be held 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3rd at Carson Speaks Chapel. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4th 2013 at the chapel. Burial will be at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Gene was born August 15th 1945...

John Creager

John Creager

Aug 29, 2013

John J. Creager, 68, Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. John was born July 18, 1945 in Atchison, KS the son of Harry and Enid (Swanson) Creager. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. John retired from Consolidated Freightways after 28 years as a dispatcher. He enjoyed watching sports, and playing golf....

W. Bayne

W. Bayne

Aug 27, 2013

W. ELBERT BAYNE W. Elbert Bayne 85, of Independence, Mo passed away August 27th 2013 at Centerpoint Hospital. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5th at the Parkview Community of Christ; 801 SW 19th St. Blue Springs, MO 64015....

Harold Daniels

Harold Daniels

Aug 27, 2013

Harold J. Daniels, 85, Independence, MO died Aug. 27, 2013. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, Aug. 30 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private Masonic Service and entombment at Mt. Washington Mausoleum will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the SPCA Independence Shelter, 21001 E. 78...

Sue Yeakey

Sue Yeakey

Aug 27, 2013

SUSAN LYNETTE YEAKEY Susan Lynette Yeakey, 61, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, August 27th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3rd at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4th at the chapel. Cremation will follow. Susan was born February 19th 1952 in Oklahoma City, OK to...

Deanna Rose

Deanna Rose

Aug 27, 2013

Deanna Rose, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away August 27, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, at the Suburban Chapel, with burial to follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Deanna...

Mary Collins

Mary Collins

Aug 27, 2013

Mary Virginia “Ginger” Collins, 77, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 27, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Ginger was born Jan. 21, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO and graduated from Warrensburg,...

Odelia Davis

Odelia Davis

Aug 27, 2013

Odelia “DeeDee” Davis, 94, of Independence, MO, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away August 27, 2013 due to heart complications. A Visitation will take place on Friday, August 30th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO., followed by a private family graveside service at Blue Springs Cemetery. Odelia was born...

Michael Gleason, Capt. Usaf Ret.

Michael Gleason, Capt. Usaf Ret.

Aug 25, 2013

Michael Joseph Gleason, Capt., USAF Ret., 78, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013. Michael was born January 20, 1935 in The Bronx, New York the son of Michael and Isabelle (Katz) Gleason. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. While in the Air Force, Michael received his Masters Degree and Law...

Wanda Braxdale

Wanda Braxdale

Aug 25, 2013

Wanda L. Braxdale, 85 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Greenton Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter, Inc. 4640...

Cathy Holloway

Cathy Holloway

Aug 25, 2013

Cathy Sue Holloway, 65, of Independence, MO passed away August 25, 2013. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, August 31, at East Independence Community of Christ Congregation. Cathy Sue was born November 7, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Earl and Arlene (Whipple) Hagan. She graduated from William...

Iris Perrin

Iris Perrin

Aug 24, 2013

Iris Doreen Perrin, 90 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Maywood Terrace Living Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to the Maywood Terrace Living Center 10300 E....

Jana Paris

Jana Paris

Aug 24, 2013

Jana Starr Paris, 72 of Independence, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013, in the Rosewood Health Center. A celebration of life service is planned at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in the Stone Church; 1012 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 The family will greet guests from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at...

Virginia Kruse

Virginia Kruse

Aug 23, 2013

Virginia B. Kruse, 91 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, August 23, 2013. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation to be held from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Virginia was born October 14, 1921 in...

James "Jim" Weber

James "Jim" Weber

Aug 22, 2013

James Douglas Weber, 90, Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Jim was born on April 28, 1923, in Sedalia, MO, son of Harry and Mary (Boyle) Weber. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Jim retired in 1985 from Allis-Chalmers as a traffic manager. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Tribe...

Dennis Howell Sr

Dennis Howell Sr

Aug 21, 2013

Dennis “Denny” B. Howell, 90, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 21, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Monday, Aug. 26 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment with Full Military Honors at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 pm, Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W. 75th St.,...

Anita Fairchild

Anita Fairchild

Aug 21, 2013

Anita Kay Fairchild, 71 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the chapel. Donations may be...