Obituaries
Lyle Richard Meyer
Jan 16, 2022
Lyle Richard Meyer, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Lyle was born on September 18, 1957 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Joseph Meyer and Nancy Meyer. He attended and graduated from Truman High School, class of 1975. He started his career at Bayer Agriculture. Lyle continued working as an operator for Bayer until his retirement,...
Nora Lorenda Carlson (Hulse)
Jan 15, 2022
Nora Lorenda Hulse Carlson, 58 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 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 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the...
Bonner Everett Davis Ii
Jan 15, 2022
Bonner Everett Davis II, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with cremation to follow. The family will...
Carol Kay Patton
Jan 15, 2022
Carol Kay Patton, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Carol was born on February 11, 1941, in Orrick, Missouri, daughter of John and Dorothy (Woods) Coats. She was one of 4 children. Carol attended Van Horn High School and worked in the Health Room at Fort Osage High School and also in Assembly at Guys Potato...
Betty Lou Harris (Townsend)
Jan 14, 2022
Betty Lou Harris, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family inurnment to be held at a later date. Betty was born March 14, 1938 in Koshkonong, MO to Leonard Jake and Teresa Elizabeth (Payne) Townsend. She had worked for Lake City Ammunition Plant and Remington Arms for...
Brenda Skeens (Weir)
Jan 14, 2022
Brenda Kay Weir Skeens “Mimi” departed this life on Friday January 14, 2022. She was born September 26, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Jack Hudson Weir and Maxine Thornburg Weir. Brenda attended Kensington Elementary School, and East High School in Kansas City. Brenda and Joseph J. Skeens were married August 8, 1956. They were blessed with two children, daughter...
Elaine Joyce Davis (Umphrey)
Jan 14, 2022
Elaine Joyce Davis, 92, of Independence, Mo. passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022. Elaine was born to Floyd and Geneva Umphrey on October 4, 1929 in Bentley, Michigan. While attending Redford high school Elaine met her best friend and love of her life Earl. Shortly after graduation they were married on July 24, 1948 and spent the next...
Jeffrey E. Firkins
Jan 13, 2022
Jeffrey E Firkins, 62 of Harrisonville, MO passed away on January 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Jeff was born March 19, 1959, in Independence, MO to Ray and Minnie Lee Firkins. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1977 and attended NWMSU, MU, and UMKC. Jeff was a very kind and witty son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Sa'Ousoali'I Poe Siavi'I Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Sa’ousoali’i Poe Siavi’i Jr., 43, passed away January 13, 2022. Junior was born on November, 14, 1978, in American Samoa, and hails from the village of Vaitogi, the son of Sa’ousoali’i Michael Siavi’i Sr and Dottie Tapuai Aga Siavi’i. He graduated from the home of the Warriors Tafuna High School in the class of 1997. Junior played at Dixie State...
John Joseph Skeens
Jan 12, 2022
John Joseph Skeens (J.J.) departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father January 12, 2022. John was born January 5th, 1966, in Kansas City, MO. To Joseph James and Brenda Kay (Weir) Skeens. From a young age John showed an affinity to vehicles and sports. John made a career in the automotive industry. John was known by family and...
Joan Alta Nutter (Snell)
Jan 12, 2022
Joan Alta Nutter, 89 of Lee's Summit, MO passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at John Knox Village Hospice. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Private burial will...
Sandra Annette Nicolaisen (Sydney)
Jan 12, 2022
Sandra Annette “Sandy” (Sydney) Nicolaisen Sandra Annette (Sydney) Nicolaisen, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was 61 years of age. Sandy was born on August 17, 1960, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Ralph LeRoy Sydney and Verona Louise (Kindle) Sydney. She was the fourth-born of eight children. Sandy graduated from Hickman Mills High...
Kathleen Tiara Amata Siavi'I
Jan 10, 2022
Kat had many aliases. One would say that she had more handles than the elusive black widow Natasha Romanoff. The eldest of the 7 Samurais, Robert endearingly calls her Kathy, which always tickled her colorful bones. Junior, third-in-command and the expert on all things extraterrestrial and full of wisdom, dubbed her Kaitlyn. The family ninjah anointed her, "Katelingo." Kat's kindred...
Laura L. Shockley (Chamberlain)
Jan 10, 2022
Laura L. Shockley, 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed peacefully at home on Monday January 10, 2022. Laura was born in West Fork, Arkansas, on October 15, 1931, daughter of Melvin and Odelle Chamberlain. Laura was the youngest of 11 children and was preceded in death by sisters Vivian, Ruth, Irene, and Janet (Tootie), and brothers Bob, Herbert, Jesse, Howard, Russell,...
Patricia Lee "Pat" Allen
Jan 10, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Lee Allen, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Patricia was born on September 20, 1944, in Standish, Michigan, the daughter of Weldon and June (Schwerin) Fisk. She was the proud mother of Christina and step-mother to Sherri, Lucinda and Lisa. Patricia was a registered nurse and served in healthcare for 40 wonderful years....
Joseph Edwin Comboy
Jan 10, 2022
Joe Comboy was born May 18, 1939 to Edwin and Maude Comboy. One of two children, he was the pesky little brother to his older sister Helen. He was quick to the workforce, landing his first job at 16 as a soda jerk at the local Dairy Queen—who knew Dairy Queen was that old?! He graduated St. Mary’s High School...
Alice Lila Sims (Moore)
Jan 10, 2022
Alice L. Sims, 89 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. The family will hold a viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A public memorial service will be held at a later date that allows for friends and family to celebrate her...
Vernon Eugene Barker
Jan 10, 2022
Vernon E. Barker, formerly of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Vernon was born November 18, 1934. Married to Nellie Darlene Barker for 69 years, there were two sons born of this marriage, Ronald E. Barker and Larry R. Barker. Vernon...
Ralph Franklin Beckett
Jan 10, 2022
Ralph F. Beckett, of Lee’s Summit, MO., passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 78. Ralph was born to Frank and Edna (Hesse) Beckett in Smithville, MO. on August 1, 1943. He graduated from East High School in Kansas City in 1961. On November 22, 1964, he married Judith Anne Davis. They were married for nearly 50...
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