Obituaries
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...
Melva Lee Mcmilian (Williams)
Oct 9, 2022
Melva Lee McMilian, 92 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the chapel. Melva...
Jeannette Merle Day
Oct 8, 2022
Jeannette Merle (Davis) Day of Independence, Mo. Passed away October 8, 2022 at CenterPoint Medical Center. She was 81 years old. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. The family asks for donation to your Church’s Operating Fund or a donation to a Charity, such as the Alzheimer’s Association. Jeannette was born on January 29, 1941...
Donald Wayne Crysell
Oct 8, 2022
Donald Wayne Crysell, 80, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Independence, Missouri on October 8, 2022. Don began his earthly journey on January 25, 1942 being born to Harry and Jeanette Crysell in Selma, Alabama. Don’s formative years were spent in Mobile, Alabama. He spent a considerable time in Owassa with his grandparents, Jerry and Cora, who he...
Edward "Ted" Alan Avery
Oct 7, 2022
Edward Alan “Ted” Avery passed away unexpectedly while traveling in Brinnon, WA on October 7, 2022 at the age of 29. Ted is preceded in death by his grandfather, Vern (Jean) Elefson and grandmothers, Jean Weekley and Jerrie Sams. He is lovingly remembered by his father, Michael Avery, Sr., his mother, Beth Avery, grandmother, Elaine Elefson, brothers, Michael Avery, Jr....
Lucy Vasquez Villagran (Vasquez)
Oct 7, 2022
Lucy Villagran, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 7th, 2022. She was 96 years old. Lucy was born on June 25th, 1926, in El Paso, Texas to Juan and Manuela Calderon. She attended school at St. Mary’s High School. Shortly after, Lucy met the love of her life, Catarino Villagran. They were wed on January 29th, 1955,...
Vaiolini Iosua (Pauga)
Oct 6, 2022
Vaiolini (Pauga) Iosua, 75, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 6, 2022 at her residence. Vaiolini was born August 13, 1947 in Letogo, Apia, Western Samoa. She had so many talents. She was a loving homemaker and seamstress. She was known for her cooking and baking especially in the Samoan community. She loved music and enjoyed singing and playing the piano....
Gleema Lee Wilson
Oct 4, 2022
Gleema Lee (Johnson) Wilson, 90, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully October 4, 2022.Born February 13, 1932, in Deer, Arkansas to Don and Hallie (Hicks) Johnson of Jasper, Arkansas, Gleema lived in Jasper and surrounding areas before she met Cleo Wilson in early 1947 on a blind date after his return from serving in the Navy. They married six months...
Kirk D. Steenhusen
Oct 4, 2022
Kirk D. Steenhusen, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was 67 years old. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday, October 11th with a service at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 12th; both at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown. Kirk was...
Diane Marie Cook (Spencer)
Oct 3, 2022
Diane Marie Cook, age 61 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 in her apartment. Diane was born on April 21, 1961 in Kansas City to Cynthia (Brokaw) Spencer and August A. Spencer. Throughout Diane’s life after attending school at Fort Osage School District, she worked at many various jobs. She took time off work to...
Alice Louise Holland (Frobish)
Oct 2, 2022
Alice Louise Holland, 75, Kansas City, MO passed away October 2, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Ave., Independence, MO 64052, on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Alice was born March 4, 1947 in Columbus. KS. She was a member of the Gashland Baptist...
Deborah Kay "Debbie" Patton (Drinkard)
Oct 1, 2022
Deborah “Debbie” Patton, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022. Debbie was born on October 23, 1954, in Independence, MO to Alex and Dolores (Lusso) Drinkard. She met her husband Gary Patton and they were married for 49 wonderful years, from this marriage came two sons. Debbie was a big lover of animals, but she loved...
Margaret Lillie Mckevit
Sep 30, 2022
Margaret Lillie McKevit passed away September 30, 2022 at John Knox Care Center. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Contributions may be made to the Graceland University School of Nursing, 1409 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050 or a charity of your choice. Margaret was born...
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