Obituaries
Harold "Harry" Parr
Jan 12, 2013
Harold Eugene “Harry” Parr, 80, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 from pancreatic cancer at KU Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1932 in Detroit, MI the son of John Franklin and Flora Mae (Stembridge) Parr. His family moved to Kentucky when Harry was 11 years old; and later to Blue Springs, MO in 1946 where he lived, graduated...
Mary Dorweiler
Jan 12, 2013
Mary Catherine Dorweiler, 102 of Hermitage, MO passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Christian Healthcare Center in Hermitage, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from...
Eleanor Wielt
Jan 11, 2013
Eleanor Leila Wielt, Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IL. Eleanor was born May 19, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, IL the daughter of Morton and Birdie Louella (Martini) Clark. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife to Bud. Eleanor loved animals,...
Barbara Fowler
Jan 11, 2013
Barbara Carol Fowler, 76 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m., until the memorial service at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Barbara was born June 18, 1936 in Sidney, AR to W.J. and...
Laura Cannady Jones
Jan 11, 2013
Laura E. Cannady Jones, 92 of Kansas City, MO passed away, Friday, January 11, 2013 at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 611 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO 64050 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A rosary will...
Walter Matson
Jan 11, 2013
Walter G. Matson, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, January 11, 2013 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a celebration of Walter’s life to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at...
Bill Mccarty
Jan 10, 2013
Billy Dean McCarty, 81, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. Bill was born March 11, 1931 in Cross Timbers, MO the son of John and Edith (Admire) McCarty. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served as a tank commander during the Korean War. Bill worked for the American Can Co. for 22 years and...
Beverly Stevenson
Jan 10, 2013
Beverly Bonita Stevenson, 78, died Thursday January 10 at her home in Independence, surrounded by her family. A lifelong member of the Community of Christ, Beverly was born Aug. 9, 1934 in McPherson, Kan. She married James E. Stevenson on Nov. 2, 1950. A homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Beverly’s favorite times were outings in her camper, large family...
Max Hayden
Jan 10, 2013
Max W. Hayden, 81, of Independence, MO passed away January 10, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A second visitation as well as a service will be held the following two days at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton, MO. Max was born...
Charles Thompson
Jan 9, 2013
Charles O. Thompson, 72, Oak Grove, MO passed away Jan. 9, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Speaks Buckner Chapel. 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6811 Shawnee Mission Parkway,...
Jerry Malott
Jan 9, 2013
Jerry Malott, 73, of Independence, MO passed away January 9, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Jerry was born April 18, 1939 in Kansas City, KS...
Maurice Mcgill
Jan 9, 2013
Maurice McGill, 76, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, 2013. A visitation will be held 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street Independence. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 14th 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church; 613 South Main, Independence. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Corder, Missouri. Maurice was born...
Myrtle Phillips
Jan 8, 2013
Myrtle “Myrt” Phillips, 87, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. A memorial luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Rockwood Baptist Church; 10035 Westport Rd, Independence, MO. 64052. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home....
Maurice Speiser
Jan 8, 2013
Maurice F. Speiser, 84 of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church 613 S. Main St., Independence, MO 64050. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury, MO. The family will...
L. Beardsley
Jan 8, 2013
L. Fern Beardsley, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday January 21st, 2013 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence. Fern was born November 14th, 1919 in Andover, MO, to James William and Catherine (McDowell) Carpenter, as one of...
Leland Peters
Jan 7, 2013
Leland Lynn Peters, 82, Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or...
Ruth Sheehy
Jan 6, 2013
Ruth Mae Sheehy, 87, of Independence, MO passed away January 6, 2013. She was born June 29, 1925 in Sharon, PA. She graduated from Sharon High School and attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA. In July of 1946 she married David, the love of her life, and from this union was born two daughters, Christi and Nan. Dave and Ruth...
Sandra Daniel
Jan 6, 2013
Sandra Louise Daniel, 59, of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel....
Agnes Boyer
Jan 5, 2013
Agnes Boyer, 91, of Independence, passed away Saturday, January 5th, 2013 in her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday January 10th at Mound Grove Cemetery. Agnes was born November 10, 1921 to Rudolph and Nellie (Carter) Hilton as one of 8 children. She graduated William Chrisman High school. Later, Agnes married Ray Boyer and together...
Glenda Summers
Jan 5, 2013
Glenda Lucille Summers, 73 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday evening, January 5, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1915 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the church. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donations...
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