Obituaries
Herbert "Von" Kincheloe
Oct 20, 2022
VON KINCHELOE was born and raised in Wright County, MO. Von was a graduate of Hartville High School. Since an early age he embraced all things mechanical…always wanting to know how things operated and were put together. He learned by taking things apart and putting them back together! He spent many of his early years helping on the family farm...
Stephen L Grindstaff
Oct 20, 2022
Stephen Lee Grindstaff, 68, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. He is survived by the love of his life, Peggy; his 4 sons, Stephen W. Grindstaff and his wife Aleha, Steven L. Sullivan-Smith and his wife Patricia, Chad Chisholm, Christopher L. Grindstaff; 2 daughters, Cathy J. LaBret and husband Steve, Stephanie...
Paul F Hansen
Oct 20, 2022
Paul Fredrick Hansen, age 94, passed away on October 20, 2022, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Paul was born at home on July 18, 1928 in Conception Junction, Missouri, to parents Lehman and Edith Hansen. He attended Horace Mann High School, in Maryville, MO, where he met his future wife, Norma Jean Davison. Paul and Jeannie married in 1948 and were...
Edward Louis "Ed" Bedsworth
Oct 19, 2022
Edward Louis (Ed) Bedsworth (82), passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 19th, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1940 and a long time resident of Independence, Missouri. Survivors include wife of 59 years, LaDonna (Dailey) Bedsworth, daughter and son-in-law Tosha L. Grotenhuis and Erik Grotenhuis, son Dereck R. Bedsworth, and only...
Dr. Robert "Bob" L Henley Sr.
Oct 17, 2022
Robert Lee Henley, Sr., 88, of Independence MO passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Visitation will take place at 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, 816-373-3600. Graveside Services will begin at 3:30 P.M. at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, 18301 E. Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO, 64056....
John W. Fraser Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
John W. Fraser, Jr., passed away peacefully October 16, 2022 at his residence in Shawnee, Kansas. Born at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, he spent most of his life in Overland Park. A graduate of Shawnee Mission West high school, John earned his bachelor’s degree from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. John was preceded in death by his father, John...
Margaret Ann "Margie" Brazeal
Oct 15, 2022
Margaret was preceded in death in death by many aunts and uncles, mother, and father. She leaves behind her husband, Richard of Independence, Missouri; sons, William and wife Jeanette of Springfield, Missouri, Timothy and Aaron of Independence, Missouri; daughter Emily and her fiancé, Courtney Epperson of Kansas City, Missouri. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, Johnathon, Dakota, Johnathen, Jenny, Ashley, Meagan,...
Nancy Ellen Welsh (Brown)
Oct 15, 2022
Nancy Ellen (Brown) Welsh, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, returned to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 15, 2022, slipping away peacefully at home. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Independence, Missouri, to the late W. Allan and Nadine (Fonda) Brown. While Nancy spent most of her childhood in Independence, she and her mother lived for...
Ruth Durbin
Oct 14, 2022
Ruth Durbin, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs, MO. Ruth Ann was born on August 27, 1940, in Independence, MO to Frank and Annabelle (Chapel) Prell. Ruth Ann was a 1959 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence. She was a life-long entrepreneur and enjoyed...
Harold Eugene "Gene" Eddins Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
Fire Equipment Operator Harold E. “Gene” Eddins passed away following an off-duty motor vehicle accident on Friday, October 14, 2022. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm on Thursday, October 20th with a funeral service at 1:00pm on Friday, October 21st, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment with honors will immediately follow at Mound...
Melissa Kay Smith (Hunsel)
Oct 13, 2022
Melissa Smith, 54, of Independence, MO, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO, 64088, 816-373-3600. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday following...
Juanita Nichols
Oct 13, 2022
Juanita Reddell Nichols, 89 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct 13, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:30 until service time Saturday at the chapel. Juanita...
David Paul Strode
Oct 13, 2022
David Paul Strode, 54 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 13th. Cremation is planned with private memorial services to be held at a later date. David was born April 9,1968 in Kansas City, Mo to Chilton and Patsy Strode and has been a lifelong area resident. David worked at R&S Automotive for many years as part owner with his...
Paul Madison Edwards
Oct 13, 2022
Paul M. Edwards passed away peacefully at home in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was 89 years old. He was born in Independence in 1933, and graduated from William Chrisman High School, class of 1950. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea during the Korean War. Paul had a passion for academics...
Hazel Hoover (Johnson)
Oct 12, 2022
Hazel Ann Hoover, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 12, 2022, in her home. Hazel was born to Everett and Zulla Johnson on December 10, 1934, in Warsaw, Missouri. She had a love for quilting, crocheting, reading, and fishing. Through all of her hobbies and loves Hazel loved nothing more than her family. She worked for Meals on...
Ramonia M Rhodes
Oct 12, 2022
Ramonia M. Rhodes, 59, of Independence, MO, received her calling to her Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. We celebrate your life with the treasures of your hugs and giving. Your laughter will be now heard in our hearts and soul. Ramonia is survived by her husband, Stephen; sons, Christopher Queen (Connie), Seth Elliot...
Robert Likely
Oct 12, 2022
Robert Edward Likely, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 12, 2022, in his home. Robert was born on August 14, 1932, in Fort Scott, KS, to Archie and Mosella (Rose) Likely. On April 2,, 1960, he married Priscilla White, his beloved wife of 62 years. They went on to have three wonderful children. Robert served in the Navy...
Jeannette Marie Thacker
Oct 10, 2022
Jeannette Thacker, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence. Private family services will be held. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO, 64052, 816-252-7900.
Riley Eugene "Gene" Ault
Oct 9, 2022
Riley Eugene “Gene” Ault, 93 of Independence, MO passed away at Ignite St. Mary’s Blue Springs, Sunday, October 9, 2022. Gene was born in Kansas City, MO May 21, 1929 to Charlie and Lean Mae Thompson Ault. He graduated Marshall High School in 1947. He joined the Air Force and served from 1947 to 1950. In June 1952 he married...
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