Obituaries
Harry Raymond Lewis
Nov 29, 2022
Harry Raymond Lewis, 103, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 29, 2022, at the Groves. He was born on March 15, 1919, in Atherton, MO, to James and Anna Lewis. Harry served as a corporal in the Marines from 1943-1946 and served his country proud in WWII. He loved taking care of his home and yard, even mowed his...
David Allen "Dave" Tyson
Nov 29, 2022
David Allen “Dave” Tyson David Allen Tyson of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, he was 60 years of age. Dave was born on April 5, 1962, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert R. and Judith (Still) Tyson. He attended Independence schools during his entire education career as a child. He attended...
Ralph Evan Paul
Nov 27, 2022
Ralph Evan Paul, 78, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 6th from 9-10am with a service following at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will take place in Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date. Ralph was born...
Norma Sue Sokup (Jones)
Nov 27, 2022
Norma Sue Sokup, 82, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. Sue was born on November 2, 1940, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Leo Jones and Dorothy Marie Miller. She...
Melvin Leroy Gordon
Nov 27, 2022
Melvin Leroy Gordon Melvin Leroy Gordon, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, he was 81 years of age. Melvin was born on July 27, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Everett and Icel (Lusso) Gordon, he was one of 4 children. He graduated from Fort Osage High School, in Independence, MO in the class of 1959....
Robert "Bob" Kinney
Nov 27, 2022
Robert Bryan “Bob” Kinney, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was 65 years old. Bob was born on April 29, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to JoAnn Kinney. He attended Valley High School and went on to become a tradesman in plumbing as a pipefitter. In his free time, Bob loved...
Carole Iris Mcgrew (Conway)
Nov 26, 2022
Carole Iris McGrew, 75, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Centerpoint Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1947, in Chicago, IL to Harold and Bertha Conway. Carole loved the Kansas City Chiefs and cheering on her favorite team. Her family had a home on Lake of the Ozarks for 25+years, where she thoroughly...
David S. Plumbley
Nov 25, 2022
David was born June 19,1934 in El Paso, Texas and stepped into his eternal home on Friday, November 25 2022, in Independence, MO. He was the fifth son in a family of six boys and three girls (the youngest girl was adopted during WWII) of Thomas Ashley Plumbley and Ruth Davis Plumbley. After graduating from Ysleta High School in 1952,...
Patricia Sue "Tricia" Jimerson
Nov 25, 2022
Patricia “Tricia” Sue Jimerson,of Blue Springs, MO, passed away far too soon on Friday, November 25th, 2022. She was 60 years old. A visitation will take place from 1-2pm on Friday, December 2nd, with a celebration of life following at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Tricia was born on September 25, 1962, in...
Virgil Dean Coffin
Nov 24, 2022
Virgil Dean Coffin, 97 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his residence. The family will greet friends from 1-2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, where they will hold a small service. A Military Honor Service will follow at 2:30pm at the graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery....
Ruth Bowling
Nov 23, 2022
Ruth V. Bowling, 88, of Buckner, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Ruth Virginia Bowling was born on April 10, 1934, to Dee and Maggie Compton in Birch Tree, Missouri. Ruth grew up in Buckner, MO where she graduated from Buckner High School. Following high school, she began working...
Randy S. Langer
Nov 23, 2022
Randy S. Langer, 55, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away on November 23, 2022, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s of Kansas City Plaza. Randy S. Langer was born on December 8, 1966, to Rudolph and Carol (Crose) Langer in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area. Randy had a very enthusiastic and...
Mark Mullendore
Nov 23, 2022
Mark William Mullendore, 71, Independence, MO, February 09, 1951-November 23, 2022. Mark will forever be loved and remembered by his children and (grandchildren) Renee (Michael, Christian, Christlyn), Kimberly (Austin, Amber), Mark (Jasper), Megan (Adrian, Jasper); sisters Kathy and Lynn, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Preceded in death by father and mother, David and Hughnell, brother Gary, sister DavaJean,...
Juan Francis Perez
Nov 23, 2022
Juan Francis Perez, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Liberty Hospital. Juan was born on April 10, 1930, to Luis and Sara Perez. He graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1949 before enlisting in the military. Juan was in the Army from 1951-1953 and served our country proud in the Korean War....
Charles "Porky" R. Woods Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Charles Woods Jr, age 92, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022. He was born in Des Moines, IA on September 9, 1930 to Charles Woods Sr and Christena Dekker. He was one of five boys born to Charles and Christena. Although his given name was Charles, he went by several nicknames from his family, friends,...
Patricia Sue Shields (Morgan)
Nov 22, 2022
Patricia Sue Shields, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on November 22, 2022. Patricia was born on October 21, 1954, in Independence, MO to Leo Jack and Martha Ellen (Wyatt) Morgan. After graduating from VanHorn High School in 1972, Patricia went on to become an integral part of her community, both in her occupation as a cashier and volunteer. While...
Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D.
Nov 19, 2022
Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D. Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D., 69, passed away on November 19, 2022. Rodolfo was born on July 31, 1953 in the city of Monterey in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Santiago Arroyo and Socorro Cantú. He obtained his PhD from the Illinois Institute of Technology and spent his career as a multilinguist in metallurgical engineering. On...
Barnell Kinkade
Nov 18, 2022
B. Barnell Kinkade (Barney) 1933-2022 B. Barnell Kinkade was born on January 15, 1933 in Brimson, MO to Dean B. Kinkade and Sara Mae (McClure) Kinkade, and passed away peacefully at John Knox Village Care Center on November 18, 2022. Barney graduated from high school in Gallatin, MO, where he met his future wife, Carol, with whom he was to...
Richard Carl Humm
Nov 17, 2022
Richard Carl Humm of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn. Richard is survived by; his 10 children, Marian (John) Maglich, Andy Humm, Theresa (Nik) Hiremath, Beth (Macy) Way, Jim (Angie) Humm, Mike (Becky) Humm, Carla (Andy Walleck) Humm, Tim Humm,...
Ronald Dee Snow
Nov 17, 2022
Ronald "Ron" Dee Snow, 79, passed away on November 17, 2022. Ronald was born on January 17, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas to Charles and Leora (Alley) Snow. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1961, Ron married the love of his life, Barbara Jo, and together they raised their four children. He had a long career in construction...
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