Obituaries

Cleona Marie Guthrie

Cleona Marie Guthrie

Aug 20, 2006

Cleona Guthrie, 92, of Independence, MO passed away on August 20, 2006 at the Rosewood Health Center. Cleona was born on September 22, 1913 in Strout, IL. She devoted her life to God�s Service, loving and raising her children and her many "adopted� children, and especially to loving and caring for her dear husband. She also supported her husband�s Community...

Patricia Helen Nelson

Patricia Helen Nelson

Aug 19, 2006

Patricia H. Nelson, 59 of Grandview, MO passed away Sat. Aug. 19, 2006 at the KC Hospice House. Cremation with no services at this time. Contributions are suggested to the KC Hospice House, 1200 Warnall, KCMO. Mrs. Nelson was born on May 14, 1947 to Frank and Helen (Bass) Warfield in Wichita Falls, TX. She had been an Administrative Assistant...

Elmer L. Armstrong

Elmer L. Armstrong

Aug 19, 2006

Elmer L. Armstrong, 93 of Independence passed away Sat, Aug 19, 2006 at the Point Lookout Nursing Home. Services will be 10:00 am, Wed. Aug 23, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Blue Ridge...

Lena L. Smith

Lena L. Smith

Aug 17, 2006

Lena L. Smith, 81, of Independence, passed away Thursday, August 17 at Carmel Hills Living Center with family and friends by her side. Mrs. Smith was born on May 16, 1925 to Elmer and Genevieve Lane in Brownstown, Indiana. She was married to Harold Smith, Sr. for 32 years. Mrs. Smith was a realtor for over 10 years and while...

Joseph D. "Don" Pleacher

Joseph D. "Don" Pleacher

Aug 16, 2006

Joseph D. "Don� Pleacher, 71 of Oak Grove, MO passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:30 until service Friday at the chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association Don...

Margaret Ulmer

Margaret Ulmer

Aug 15, 2006

Margaret Ulmer, 80, of Independence, MO passed away on August 15, 2006 at her home. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Margaret was born on April...

Grace Elizabeth Stock

Grace Elizabeth Stock

Aug 14, 2006

Grace E. Stock, 76, of Levasy, MO passed away August 14, 2006 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, interment in Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at the church. The family request...

Mary Ima Sellers

Mary Ima Sellers

Aug 14, 2006

Mary Ima Sellers, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Mon. Aug. 14, 2006 at St. Mary�s Medical Center. Services will be 1:30 pm, Sat. Aug 19, 2006 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Grain Valley Congregation, 32901 E. Pink Hill Rd. Grain Valley, MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 -...

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid

Aug 14, 2006

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid, infant daughter of Kenney and Christina Kincaid, passed away Aug. 14, 2006 at Children�s Mercy Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sat., Aug. 19, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Children�s Mercy Hospital. Mercedes is survived by her parents; brothers Kurt, Ryan and Rodney...

Casper Kaat

Casper Kaat

Aug 13, 2006

Apostle Casper Kaat, 74, crossed through the veil to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday August 13, 2006 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006 at The Gathering Place, 2820 S. 291 Hwy Outer Road, Independence, MO. Burial in Lobb Cemetery. Due...

Lizabelle Ruth Ader

Lizabelle Ruth Ader

Aug 13, 2006

Lizabelle Ruth Ader, 90, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, peacefully passed from this life, on August 13, 2006, at her home, surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchild at her bedside. "Belle� was born to Ernest and Elsie (Willams) Brummett in Vernon, Missouri on September 9th, 1915. She was subsequently adopted by Stella and Newton Lewis of Minden Mines,...

Benny Jo Branson

Benny Jo Branson

Aug 12, 2006

Benny Jo Montgomery Branson, 79, Independence, MO died Aug. 12, 2006. Graveside services will be 11 am, Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Salem Cemetery.

Betsy Pearl Patterson

Betsy Pearl Patterson

Aug 12, 2006

Betsy P. Patterson, 87, Overland Park, KS, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Aug. 12, 2006. Services will be 3 pm, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; cremation. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Betsy was born Oct. 22, 1918 in Kansas City, MO. She was a bookkeeper for the family business, Patterson Construction Company-later...

Earney Everett Coatney

Earney Everett Coatney

Aug 12, 2006

Earney Everett Coatney, 88 of Independence passed away Sat. Aug 12, 2006 at St. Mary�s Manor. Services will be 10:00 am Wed. Aug 16, 2006 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8:00 pm Tuesday at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to St. Mary�s Manor or...

Leonard Davison Garlick

Leonard Davison Garlick

Aug 11, 2006

Dr. Leonard Davison Garlick, 79 of Kansas City, MO passed away Aug. 3, 2006 at Independence Regional Health Center. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Sat. Aug 12, 2006 at the Pleasant Heights Community of Christ Church with visitation being held from 10:00 am until service time. The family suggests contributions to the Pleasant Heights Congregation Scholarship Fund, 4341 Blue...

Mildred Mary Seck

Mildred Mary Seck

Aug 11, 2006

Mildred Mary Seck, 88, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 11, 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Wed., Aug. 16, 2006 at St. Ann�s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington, Independence, MO. The Rosary will be said at 6 pm, Tuesday at the church, followed by visitation from 6:30-8:30 pm. The family suggests contributions to the...

Robert Graham Coldwell

Robert Graham Coldwell

Aug 11, 2006

Robert Graham Coldwell, 56, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, August 11, 2006. Bob was born February 21, 1950 in Independence, KS to Robert E. and Mary R. (Gilmer) Coldwell, and was a resident of Independence, MO for the past 32 years. He was baptized in the First Christian Church in Kansas and was in the Boy Scouts where he...

Michael C. Sapp, Sr.

Michael C. Sapp, Sr.

Aug 11, 2006

Michael C. Sapp, Sr., 48, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, August 11, 2006 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Humansville Cemetery, Humansville, MO. Michael was born January 1, 1958 in Independence,...

Olin W. Hedgpeth

Olin W. Hedgpeth

Aug 10, 2006

Olin W. Hedgpeth, 97 of Lee�s Summit, MO, passed away Thu. Aug 10, 2006. Services will be at 11:00 am, Mon. Aug 14, 2006 at the Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133 with the visitation being held 10:00 am until service time. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, KCMO. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to...

Florence Bernice Lierman

Florence Bernice Lierman

Aug 10, 2006

Florence Bernice Lierman, 85, of Independence, MO passed away on August 10, 2006 at the Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be made to The Groves...