Mar 7, 2023

Veronica Baker, 98, of Independence, MO passed away March 7, 2023. Visitation will be from 9-10am, with service to follow at 10am, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Veronica was born on August 7, 1924, in Defiance, IA to Nicholas and Elizabeth (VonTersch) Majerus. On May 9, 1942, Veronica married the...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Alice Evans passed away following a brief final illness on March 6, 2023, near her home in Independence, MO. Mary Alice, or M.A. as she was known to many of her loved ones, was born on April 11, 1942 in Alton, IL, to Alice (Rowden) Crivello and Anthony Crivello. She graduated in 1960 from Marquette Catholic High School in...

Mar 5, 2023

Waif Frank “Short” Hollis, age 76 of Independence MO was born August 19, 1946 in Oregon County MO and passed away March 5, 2023 in his home. Survivors include his children Michael Hollis, Tamara Hollis, LeAnn Hollis and Stacey Hollis and his cat Katie of the Kansas City Metro Area. His Sister Francis Hollis of Oregon County MO and numerous...

Mar 5, 2023

Samra Lynn (Clark) Magruder was born on September 2, 1956 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Samuel George Clark and Beverly Joan (Strayer) Clark. She graduated from Ames High School in 1974, and graduated from Graceland College (University) in 1978 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. While at Graceland she spent one summer as an Historical Interpreter at Nauvoo, Illinois, an historic...

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia Ann Griffith, 77 of Slater, MO passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Big Bend Retreat. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Friday, March 10, 2023 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Donations...

Mar 3, 2023

Kenneth Leroy Kerley, 83, passed away on Friday March 3, 2023, at St Luke’s East Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1939, in Roscoe, MO to Harry Roy and Ila (Rickman) Kerley. Kenneth was an avid royals and chiefs fan. He worked as a vending supervisor for the Royals Stadium for over 35 years and adored that job. Kenneth...

Mar 2, 2023

Alex Ray Espinal was born on June 21st, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital in Missouri to Kalee Krisman-Burnett and Santos Espinal. He was a bright shining light for six precious years before passing away from an acute asthma attack on March 2nd, 2023. Alex loved Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Bros, Pokemon, IHOP's blue pancakes, and Starbucks' cake pops. But...

Mar 1, 2023

LaVone Russell of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. One month after her 100th birthday. She was born to Henry and Maude Meggers in Independence, Missouri. LaVone was brought up in a dedicated family for the Lord. With such dedication to church that lasted a lifetime. Much of her life was spent traveling, a favorite pastime....

Feb 28, 2023

Levera Olinda Knoche, 94, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday February 28. 2023. She was born on May 26, 1928, in Napoleon, MO to August and Olga (Siefker) Knoche. Levera graduated Levasy Missouri High School in 1947 and after worked a few jobs until finding her passion as a nurse’s aide at St. Luke’s Hospital, where she went on...

Feb 27, 2023

Carisa Rose Cairns, 47, of Independence, MO lost her life on February 27, 2023, after a lifelong struggle with depression. She is survived by her mother, Laura Mangnall; stepfather, Tom Mangnall; husband, Brad Cairns; father-in-law Joe Cairns; her sisters, Kerri Nichols and Kelsey Mangnall; and her children Ryan, Brayden, Mason, and Elliot. Carisa was born on August 27, 1975, in...

Feb 27, 2023

Clayton Sanders McCombs, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was 35. An informal celebration of life for family and friends is scheduled for Sunday, March 5th at Hereford House (Independence location), come-and-go style from 2-5 p.m. Clayton was born on August 26, 1987, in Oklahoma City, OK to Edwin and Sheri (Scheffe)...

Feb 27, 2023

Marjorie Ruth Perrin, 100, of Buckner, MO, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Centerpoint. Marjorie was born on January 10, 1923, to Herbert and Tina (Hunsucker) Bowling in Independence. She was one of the first female math majors at what is now Central Missouri State University in 1941 in Warrensburg. This led to her eventually becoming a math teacher...

Feb 27, 2023

Margaret Lou Andes, of Independence, MO, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was 76. Margaret was born on December 18, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Louis Anthony and Christine (Cooper) Tritico. Margaret graduated from Bishop Hogan High in 1964. In 1974 she married her beloved husband Lawrence Andes...

Feb 27, 2023

Harold Wayne Lauffer, 77, of Lawson, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born to Sennot and Bonnie Lauffer on March 4, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from East High School Harold proudly entered the United States Army and served his country for many years before his honorable discharge in 1969. He was able...

Feb 27, 2023

Kevin B Neff, 69, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 27, 2023. Kevin was the youngest child of Lloyd L. Neff, Jr. and faith (Lamb) Neff. He attended several schools, including Delano School in Kansas City, MO. Soon after he left Delano, he began working for his father at Lloyd L. Neff and Sons pharmacy. He also worked...

Feb 25, 2023

Joan Mae Buckingham of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was 87 years old. Joan was born to Arthur and Ruth LaBarre on September 28, 1935 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Joan was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from Easton high school in 1953. She enjoyed playing on the basketball team. As a young woman she worked...

Feb 25, 2023

Feb 24, 2023

Sarah Louise Hoye was born March 26,1931 and departed this world February 24, 2023. She was the daughter of Anton Vincent Walkenbach & Julia Augusta Brady; she was the 4th of 5 sisters. She passed away at The Kansas City Hospice, from a massive stroke earlier. Sarah was 91 years 10 months and 30 days old. Her husband Edward Hoye...

Feb 24, 2023

Aliena Waggoner, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was 92 years old. Aliena was born on August 29, 1930 to Cleveland and Mary Bridges in Urbana, Missouri. She attended and graduated from Urbana High School. She met and fell in love with her sweetheart George Merle and they were married on...

Feb 23, 2023

Gary Lee Robinson of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO on February 23, 2023. Gary was born to Nathan and Charlotte Robinson on January 12, 1944, on the family farm near Altamont, Kansas. At an early age, the family moved to town where Gary attended Altamont Grade...