May 10, 2023

Lelia Roberta Brownfield, 73 of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Followed by burial with full military honors at 1:00 p.m.,...

May 10, 2023

Thomas E. Dewey, 73, born in Lebanon, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 10, 2023. He was a sweet and gentle soul, who was kind to anyone he met. During his younger years, He was an avid Boy Scout with Troop 356 and was a member of the Mic-O-Say Tribe. He later earned the rank of...

May 9, 2023

Linda Cathrine Cooper, 75 of independence Mo passed away May 9th, 2023. She was 75 years old. Linda was born on November 4, 1947 to Howard and Marceline (Bloom) Link in Independence, Missouri. She attended St. Mary’s and graduated from Truman School. In 1966, she met and married the love of her life, Roger Cooper. From their union came three...

May 9, 2023

LaVonne Michelle Loumiet, 59 years of age, May 9, 2023 LaVonne Michelle Hagensen Loumiet was born on January 18, 1964, in Vancouver, Washington, to Jack and Lois Hagensen. After graduating from Hope High School in 1982, she found a calling to serve the children in her community in the Independence School District. She was a member of Church of Jesus...

May 7, 2023

Edna Marie (Swearingin) Hawkins passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was 90 years old. Edna was born at home to Clyde and Nellie Swearingin on December 19, 1932. She was one of 9 children and they were all raised on a farm in Norborne, Missouri. Edna graduated from Carrollton high school in 1951. It was then that...

May 5, 2023

Kristine Denise “Kris” Huff, 53, of Kansas City, MO, died May 5, 2023 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Kris was born in Kansas City, KS and was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Huff. She is survived by her father, Richard Huff of Bates City, MO, brothers Tom Stewart and his wife Janet of...

May 5, 2023

David Wayne Brown died May 5, 2023 in Independence, MO. David was born on Feb 28 1963 ) in Los Angeles CA, the son of Frank and Blanche. He Graduated high school from the University of New Mexico, attended Missouri Western and University of Central MO obtained degrees in criminal justice. He married Angela Hodges in St. Joseph on January...

May 5, 2023

Mildred Louise (Ginnings) Nesbitt was born January 1, 1942. She passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 81 in Independence, MO. She was born in Eldridge, MO and was the first child of Edward and Evalena (Grimes) Ginnings. After her father returned from serving overseas in World War II, the family moved to Urbana, Kansas City, Parkville,...

May 4, 2023

William Lee Cooper, 92 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050 with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at the...

May 4, 2023

Anna Bell Matson, age 89, of Independence, Missouri, Passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2023 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 Sunday at the chapel. Anna was born on...

May 4, 2023

Dolores “Jeanne” Smith, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was 78 years old. Jeanne was the only child born to the late Robert O. and Vivian A. Adams on June 25, 1944. Jeanne spent most of her young life in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Raytown High School....

May 4, 2023

Gary Dean Bryant, 73, May 4, 2023 Gary was born on September 29, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of William Bryant Jr. and Eleanor Irene Bryant. He passed away at the Kansas City Veteran's Affairs Hospital on May 4, 2023. After graduating from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1967, he went on to attend college...

May 3, 2023

Deborah Kay Reynolds, 69 years of age, May 3, 2023 A visitation will be held on May 12, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, with the funeral service following at 10:00 AM. She will be laid to rest in Mound Grove Cemetery. Deborah was born on August 22, 1953, in Fort Benning, GA, to Charles Russell and Marjorie Ellen (Calvin)...

May 3, 2023

Karen Lee (Chapman) Arnote, born November 10th, 1949 in Independence, MO passed away peacefully, May 3rd, 2023 after battling several long term illnesses. Growing up she had numerous outdoor adventures with her parents, Sister, and other relatives including: camping, hunting and fishing trips to Bennett Springs, Current River and several sites in Colorado and Wyoming. She had also been known...

Apr 30, 2023

Janet Ilene Day passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was 84 years old. Janet was born to Norbert and Verla (Hodson) Phillips on March 24, 1939 in Independence, Missouri. Janet spent most of her life in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School. She married her husband, Charles Day,...

Apr 29, 2023

Apr 28, 2023

James Allen Pauk of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was 46. James spent most of his life in the Kansas City area with his loving parents Roger and Barbara Pauk that welcomed him into their lives at the age of 8. As a young man James enjoyed being outdoors as often as possible....

Apr 27, 2023

August “ Auggie “ Eyce Meychal Pierro, 11 months and 11 days old, passed away on Sunday, April 30th, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, 2 NE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063. Service will also be Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:00...

Apr 24, 2023

Dorothy Jean Bissell, 93, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th, 2023. A visitation will be held from 7-9pm on Monday, May 1st with a funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday, May 2nd, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. Dorothy was...

Apr 24, 2023

Theodore Charles “Ted” Barclay passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023 with his daughter by his side. He was 87 years old. Ted was born to Paul and Edna Barclay on December 15, 1935 in Linneus, Missouri. Ted was a very active person all of his life. He attended high school in Atchison, KS. and was always involved in...