Obituaries
Mae Mcdaniel
Jul 7, 2012
Mae R. McDaniel, 96, of Independence, MO passed away July 7, 2012 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Mae was born November 7, 1915 in Springfield, Missouri to Henry W. and Sina J. (Womack) Kinser. She enjoyed gardening and had a love for music....
Marie Ferguson
Jul 6, 2012
Marie Ferguson, 96, Independence MO passed away July 6, 2012. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Outreach International, 129 W. Lexington Ave., Independence MO 64050. Marie was born May 11, 1916 in Columbus, OH to Joseph and Viola (Brush) Wemlinger. She and her husband, Gerald Glandon, raised six...
James Pennington
Jul 6, 2012
James “Jim” Pennington, 78, Independence, MO died July 6, 2012. Services will be 11 am, Monday, at the First Baptist Church of Independence, 500 W. Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service. The family suggests contributions to the church, Hillcrest Ministries, 401 N. Spring, Independence, MO 64050 or...
Gerald Mckinney
Jul 6, 2012
Jerry McKinney, 75, of Independence, formerly of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A gathering will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Beacon Heights Community of Christ; 19402 E. Holke, Independence, MO 64057. A memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Graveside services...
Betty "Jeanne" White
Jul 5, 2012
Jeanne White died peacefully on July 5, 2012 at John Knox Village Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday July 10, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO. Visitation will be Monday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. Jeanne lived a fulfilling 85 years as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Along...
Harlin Whiting
Jul 5, 2012
Harlin “A” Whiting was born on April 12th 1930 in Independence Missouri to Rodrick and Greta Young Whiting. He married Lea Johnson on June 25th 1955 in Lawrence Kansas. He has 2 brothers Raymond (who passed away in 2011) and wife Jeanie, Leonard and wife Carolyn and 1 sister, Barbara Riffle and husband John. He has 3 daughters Karen Whiting...
Larry Taylor
Jul 4, 2012
Larry Taylor, 58, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Larry was born January 9, 1954, to parents Charles and Lillian (Snow) Taylor. He met his wife, Debra, while in school at Van Horn High, and continued to love her all his life. Larry was employed by Performance Contracting from 1980- 2000 and presently...
Charles "Chuck" Griffey
Jul 3, 2012
Charles C. “Chuck” Griffey, 91, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Bates City Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions...
Wanda Clark
Jul 3, 2012
Wanda F. Clark, 74, of Lee’s Summit, and formerly of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Village House Hospice surrounded by her family. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012 in the chapel. Burial in...
Harold Hayes
Jul 3, 2012
Harold Hayes passed away July 3, 2012. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday July 7, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St. Indep., MO. Visitation will be starting at 9 a.m. Graveside service to follow at 3:30 p.m. Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, MO. Harold was born on August 7, 1925, in Eldon, Missouri, to Gertie (Hess) and...
Susan True
Jul 2, 2012
Susan E. True, 54, Independence, MO passed away July 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Sat., July 14 at Speaks Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Jude’s...
Mary Debrine
Jul 2, 2012
Mary Jo DeBrine, 39, of Blue Springs, MO passed away July 2, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mary...
Ora Martin
Jul 1, 2012
Ora Lee Martin, 85, Independence, MO, passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Independence, 400 W. Maple, Independence MO 64050. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at church. Committal services will follow at 2 pm at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City,...
Mildred Allen
Jun 30, 2012
Mildred Simko Allen, 90, of Jacksonville, FL passed away in her own home. Burial and services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Mildred was born in Sugar Creek, MO to Stephen and Anna (Krudy) Simko. She was a lieutenant commander and served as a Naval Nurse during WWII, and...
Bernard Dietrich
Jun 30, 2012
Bernard “Bernie” Dietrich, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. A Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St.; Independence. MO 64055. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, MO. Bernard...
Edward Stanley
Jun 29, 2012
Edward Inzer Stanley, 77, Independence, MO went to meet his Heavenly father on Friday, June 29, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Edward was born June 10, 1935 in Calhoun County, AR the son of John O. and Mittie Grace (Inzer) Stanley. Edward was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving seven years and was aboard the U.S.S. Higbee. He loved...
Hollis Archer
Jun 29, 2012
Hollis Eugene Archer, 81, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Hollis was born October 22,...
Darlene Brammer
Jun 29, 2012
Darlene Adelia Brammer, 80, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Inurnment will be at a later date at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Darlene was born January 8, 1932 near Rocky Run, IL the daughter of Earle and Merle (Lewis) Denton. Darlene enjoyed working outdoors and loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold...
Roma Carr
Jun 28, 2012
Roma F. Carr, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek. Roma was born September 7, 1926 in Henrietta, MO to parents Earl and Bertha (Bramlett) Corum. Throughout her life, Roma was involved in VFW post #7356 and Lake Waukomis Womens Club. She also loved dogs, including her beloved “DeeDee” who preceded...
Annalee Riepe
Jun 28, 2012
Annalee Riepe, 98, of Independence, MO passed away June 28, 2012 at The Groves. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Monday, July 2, at The Groves Community Room. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ann was born February 3, 1914 in Burlington, IA to Ralph and Minnie (Ortleb) Welday. She...
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