Obituaries

Nina Gowin

Nina Gowin

Nov 16, 2012

Nina O. Gowin, 89, of Independence, MO passed away November 16, 2012. She was born August 7, 1923 in Independence, MO to Henry and Golda Goebel. Previous occupations include AT&T operator, Lake City Ammunitions Plant during WWII, Brunson Instruments and retired from the Independence School District. Nina spent her life caring for her brothers, her children and animals. She is...

Wilbur Cathcart

Wilbur Cathcart

Nov 14, 2012

Wilbur Wayne Cathcart, 87, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Wilbur was born November 13, 1925 in Archie, MO the son of James W. and Mattie Mae (Lawson) Cathcart. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving with the occupational forces stationed in Tokyo, Japan at the end of WWII. Wilbur was a journeyman electrician by trade and was...

Elsie Trimble

Elsie Trimble

Nov 13, 2012

ELSIE C TRIMBLE Elsie Trimble, 82, Independence, Missouri passed away November 13, 2012 at St. Mary's Manor in Blue Springs, Missouri. A celebration of her life will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday November 24th 2012 at Living Hope Restoration Branch; 2425 S Chrysler in Independence, MO. A private burial service for family will be at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence,...

Duane Neil Stadter

Duane Neil Stadter

Nov 13, 2012

Duane Neil Stadter, 81, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Noland Road Baptist Church; 4505 S. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Neil was born August 1, 1931 in Hoisington, KS the son of Walter I. and Wilma...

Dale Titus

Dale Titus

Nov 13, 2012

Dale P. Titus, 77, Blue Springs, MO passed away Nov. 13, 2012 at his home. Family and friends will gather from 11 am to noon Monday, Nov. 19 at the Independence Masonic Lodge, 120 S. Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050. Dale was born May 5, 1935 to Isabel (Phillips) and Jess Titus in Blue Springs, MO. He worked for Acutech in...

Michael Chamberlain

Michael Chamberlain

Nov 12, 2012

Michael Earl Chamberlain, 50, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, November 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at Shady Grove Cemetery, northwest of Warsaw on Highway 7. Michael was born May 18, 1962 in Warrensburg,...

Mark Rife

Mark Rife

Nov 11, 2012

Mark Allen Rife, 53, Kearney, MO passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home. Mark was born May 13, 1959 in Kansas City, MO the son of Donald and Donna (Andrae) Rife. He worked in the railroad industry his entire life and most recently with New York Airbrake. Mark enjoyed playing golf, collecting guns and was an honest and...

Marjorie Turnham-Barnett

Marjorie Turnham-Barnett

Nov 11, 2012

Marjorie W. Turnham-Barnett, 88, of Independence, MO passed away November 11, 2012 Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1924 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Fred and Inez (Davison) Lyness. She is survived by her three sons, Yale, Joel and Jamie Turnham; along with many other loving family members. A graveside inurnment will take place at 2:00 p.m. on...

Frank Jones

Frank Jones

Nov 11, 2012

Frank W. Jones, 55, Buckner, MO died Nov. 11, 2012. Memorial services will be at 11 am, Sat, Nov. 17 at the Heart of God Fellowship, 3720 N. Buckner Tarsney Rd., Buckner, MO; cremation. Frank was born Feb. 8, 1957 in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by daughter Monica Pratt, Prairie Village, KS; brothers Omar “Red” Jones, Jr., De...

Denzel Swaggerty

Denzel Swaggerty

Nov 10, 2012

Denzel C. Swaggerty, 84, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 10, 2012. A memorial visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Thursday, Nov. 15 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052; cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Denzel was born Nov. 28, 1927 in...

Joey Horton

Joey Horton

Nov 10, 2012

Joey Horton, 31, of Independence, passed away Saturday November 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday November 15th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street in Independence. Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Suburban Chapel. Burial will be Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Joey was born September 19th, 1981 in Kansas City...

Betty Noe

Betty Noe

Nov 10, 2012

Betty Noe, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at The Groves in Independence. A memorial visitation will be from 10-11a.m. on January 5th, 2013 followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at Walnut Gardens Community of Christ, 19201 R.D. Mize Rd Independence. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. Betty was born January...

Kenny Connor Sr

Kenny Connor Sr

Nov 8, 2012

“Kenny”, 82, passed away Thurs., Nov. 8th 2012. A memorial visitation will be from 2-4p.m. Nov. 17, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W Lexington Ave Independence MO. Kenny was born Sept. 28, 1930 in Bates City, MO. He was known by many as owner of Kenny’s Radiator Service. He is survived by five children, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren....

Madelyn Demore

Madelyn Demore

Nov 8, 2012

Madelyn “Maddie” L. DeMore, 5 of Independence, MO passed away Nov. 8, 2012. Services will be at 10 am, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055.Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Carousel Program, Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, #100, Kansas City, MO 64114....

Norman Noland

Norman Noland

Nov 8, 2012

Norman Asbury Noland 89, of Independence, MO passed away Thu. Nov. 8, 2012 at the Independence, Rehab Center. He was born Apr. 15, 1923 in Independence, MO to Thomas and Fern (Halleran) Noland. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941, after graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served as an Air Force Liaison Pilot in Europe...

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

Nov 7, 2012

John “Jack” R. Ferguson, 75, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 7, 2012. A Memorial service will be at 3 pm, Sat., Nov. 24 at Good Shepherd Community of Christ, 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will begin before the service at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Lion’s Club International Foundation,...

George Jones

George Jones

Nov 5, 2012

George Edward Jones, 70, passed away at his home in Fulton, TX on Monday, November 5, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1942 in Kansas City, KS. He grew up in Independence, MO graduating from Van Horn High School in 1961. George met Eunice Baranowski from Stoutland, MO, and they married November...

Keith Wicker

Keith Wicker

Nov 4, 2012

Keith V. Wicker, 90, Independence, MO passed away, Nov. 4, 2012. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed., Nov. 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, 64055. Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be at 10 am, Thursday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Keith was born May 18, 1922 in Holton, KS and graduated from Holton High School....

Benjamin Link

Benjamin Link

Nov 4, 2012

Benjamin Link, 22, of Overland Park, KS, passed away November 4, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of...

Anastisia Mcvey

Anastisia Mcvey

Nov 3, 2012

Anastisia (Shane) McVey, 81 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sat. Nov. 3, 2012 at her home. Services will be 11:00 am, Wed. Nov 7, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO, with the visitation being held one hour prior to the service. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice & Palliative...