Obituaries
Nathan Reid
Jul 1, 2003
Nathan Reid, infant son of Jacob Reid and Jennifer Wheeler, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at St. Mary�s Hospital Blue Springs. A memorial service is scheduled for a later date. Nathan is survived by his brother Matthew Reid of Independence, MO, grandparents Jeffrey and Suzanne Reid of Tulsa, OK and Randy and Vicki Ermer of Independence, MO.
Jennifer Marie Mayfield
Jul 1, 2003
Jennifer Marie Mayfield, 24, Independence, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2003. The family suggests contributions to Kendallwood Hospice. Jennifer was born June 7, 1979 to Dean...
Vera Lavon Short
Jun 30, 2003
Vera LaVon Short, 85 of Independence, passed away Sat. June 28, 2003 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 1:00 pm, Wed. July 2, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Short was born on Dec....
Edna Neely
Jun 29, 2003
Edna F. Neely, 71, of Independence, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at The Rosewood Health Center. Memorial Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2003 at George C. Carsons and Sons Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to Northcare Hospice. Edna was born September 30, 1931 to William and Edna Shepard, in Kansas City, MO. She...
John R. Melton
Jun 28, 2003
John R. "JR� Melton, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2003 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, July 1st at Speaks Suburban Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chapel. John was born January 31, 1926 in Portia, AR. He worked...
Frances Ryhal
Jun 27, 2003
Frances Anna Ryhal, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the Atherton Restoration Branch in Atherton, MO. Frances was born on December 15, 1928 to Fred J. Park and Mildred A. (Instance) Park. She was married on...
Alex F. Martell
Jun 27, 2003
Alex F. Martell, Sr., 93 of Independence, MO passed away June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services 10 am Monday at St. Mary�s Catholic Church, Independence, MO with visitation 4-6 pm Sunday at George C. Carson & sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Contributions to St. Mary�s Catholic Church. Mr. Martell had lived...
(Mary) Gwen Amsberry
Jun 27, 2003
(Mary) Gwen Evans Amsberry, 97, of Independence, died Friday, June 27, 2003. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Speaks Midtown Chapel. Mrs. Amsberry was born July 16, 1905 in Lucas, Iowa. She taught school in Iowa for 22 years, specializing in reading...
Donald Lee Manser
Jun 27, 2003
Donald Lee Manser, 64 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Fri. June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10 am, Tues. Jul 1, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm Monday at the funeral home. Contributions are suggested to the Sanctuary of...
Dorothy Evans
Jun 26, 2003
Dorothy Strohwig Evans, 84, of Independence died Thur., June 26, 2003 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 11:00 am, Thur., July 3, at the First Baptist Church of Independence. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery, Holton, KS. Contributions are suggested to the Dorothy S. Evans Scholarship Fund, C/O...
Dennis Staggs
Jun 26, 2003
DENNIS K. STAGGS 51 OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. PASSED AWAY THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2003 AT THE ST. MARYS HOSPITAL OF BLUE SPRINGS. CREMATION MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. FAMILY SUGGESTS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER�S ASSOCIATION, 3846 W. 75TH STREET PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. 66208 OR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, PO BOX 1653 TOPEKA, KS. 66601. DENNIS WAS BORN...
James F. Mercer
Jun 26, 2003
James F. Mercer, 63, of Gladstone, MO passed away Wed. June 25, 2003 at the White Oak Living Center. Mr. Mercer was born on July 28, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Leon and Louise Mercer and was a lifelong area resident. He had been a Residential Contractor and a Realtor. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr....
Richard C. Smith
Jun 25, 2003
Richard C. Smith, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 10 am Thursday, June 26th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chapel. Richard was born May 17, 1930 in Independence, MO to Paul and...
Robert Kent Kirkendoll
Jun 25, 2003
Robert Kent Kirkendoll, 42, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at his home. A graveside service will be 11 am Friday, June 27th at Graceland Memorial Cemetery, Cameron, MO. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Kent was born April 1,...
Ethan Scott Mcdowell
Jun 24, 2003
Ethan Scott McDowell, 18, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2003. A memorial service will be 2 pm Sunday, June 29th at Village Heights Community of Christ. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Red Cross. Ethan was born August 6, 1984 in Leon, IA. He was...
Olin Edson
Jun 24, 2003
Olin Edson, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the Stone Church, 1012 Lexington, Independence, MO. Visitation with the family is from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Merilee...
Rosa Lee White
Jun 23, 2003
Rosa Lee White, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 23, 2003. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, June 26th at Speaks Midtown Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chapel. Rosa had worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO for most of her lifelong career...
Ricky Marrs
Jun 23, 2003
Ricky Rea Marrs, 13, of Oak Grove, MO passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 21, 2003 while assisting at the Independence Hammers baseball camp. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday June 24, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will be 10:00 am Wednesday June 25, 2003 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Ricky was born August 7, 1989 in Independence, MO...
Wallace Burgess
Jun 20, 2003
Wallace Keith Burgess Wallace Keith Burgess, 79, of Independence, MO passed away Thur. Jun. 19, 2003 at the Park Place Care Center. Services will be 11 am, Mon. Jun 23, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Contributions...
Maxine Pauling
Jun 19, 2003
MAXINE E. PAULING 79 OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. PASSED AWAY THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2003 AT THE INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER IN INDEPENDENCE. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD 10:00 AM MONDAY JUNE 23 AT THE OAK RIDGE MEMORY GARDENS. VISITATION WILL BE FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 PM SUNDAY AT THE SPEAKS MIDTOWN CHAPEL. FAMILY SUGGESTS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND AT WALNUT...
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