Obituaries

Cecilia Ferwalt

Cecilia Ferwalt

Nov 12, 2013

Cecilia “Babe” Ferwalt, 95, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in the care of family in Edwards, MO. Cecilia was born January 16, 1918 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of William M. and Mary Ellen (Klein) Ferwalt. She attended St. Frances Seraph Catholic School. She retired after 30 years with General Mills. Cecilia attended St. Ann’s Catholic...

Pamela Davies

Pamela Davies

Nov 12, 2013

Pamela Katherine Hall Davies, 40, of Troy, MO, passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the chapel. Pam...

Paul Weston

Paul Weston

Nov 12, 2013

Paul Dean Weston, 78, Independence Missouri, passed away November 12, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. We have lost a great man who has gone to be with God. Visitation Friday, November 15, 2013 5-6 pm with services following at 6 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A private burial service is scheduled. Paul was born in Brockwell, Arkansas to...

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Nov 10, 2013

Daniel Faison Smith, 30 of Houston, TX, and formerly of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with services immediately following at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in...

Michael Urban

Michael Urban

Nov 10, 2013

Michael G. Urban, 67, Kansas City, MO passed away Nov. 10. 2013. Services will be at 2 pm, Sat., Nov. 16 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Metro Lutheran Ministries, 3031 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64109. Michael...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Nov 10, 2013

Bobby L. Turner, 49, Buckner, MO passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. Bobby was born August 23, 1964, in Kansas City, MO the son of Donald Leon and Mary Marie (Cranford) Turner. He worked for a number of years in construction, including concrete and siding. Bobby was an avid NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting...

David Harris

David Harris

Nov 9, 2013

David S. Harris, 77, Independence, MO, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 9, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Wed., Nov. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Outreach International, 129 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64050. David was born Nov. 30, 1935...

James Ward

James Ward

Nov 7, 2013

James E. “Jim” Ward, 56, Independence, MO died Nov. 7, 2013. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be at 2 pm, Monday, Nov. 11 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. Jim was born Oct. 1, 1957 in Kansas City, MO and attended Van Horn High School. He...

Brenda Olvera

Brenda Olvera

Nov 6, 2013

Brenda Kay Olvera August 11, 1946 – November 6, 2013 Resident of Kansas City, Mo passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Brenda was born in Springfield, Ohio and moved to Kansas City as a small child and grew up in the Northeast area and attended Northeast High School. Brenda was one of three children born to the...

Are'Enna Bonner

Are'Enna Bonner

Nov 5, 2013

Miss. Are'enna Love Bonner, of Independence, MO, came into this life and departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Christopher Bonner and Nicole Bonner Cremation is planned with inurnment at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Carson-Speaks Funeral & Cremation 1501 W. Lexington Ave.,...

Bettie Mohn

Bettie Mohn

Nov 5, 2013

Bettie Mohn, 85, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away November 5, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will take place from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Bettie was born January 10, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to Frank and Louisa (Meyer) Carter. She graduated from...

Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn Johnson

Nov 5, 2013

Marilyn R. Johnson, 83, Leawood, KS, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Nov. 5, 2013. A visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. memorial service on Thursday, November 14, at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Road, Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Marilyn was born June 21, 1930 in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from...

Anthony Scardacci

Anthony Scardacci

Nov 3, 2013

Anthony Scardacci, 63, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013. A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 11th at the chapel. Cremation will follow. Tony was born June 2, 1950 in Lexington, MO to Alice (Pridemore) and Palmaris...

Pamula Golden-Timmons

Pamula Golden-Timmons

Nov 3, 2013

Pamula Jo Golden-Timmons, aged 50, went to heaven on November 3, 2013 at 12:45 a.m. at her home in Independence Missouri after a courageous battle with brain cancer with her daughters by her side. Pam was born May 13, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri, the daughter of Donald LeRoy and Emma Josephine (Baxter) Ginn. In 1980, Pam married her high...

Susan Kennicutt

Susan Kennicutt

Nov 3, 2013

Susan Kennicutt, 66, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013. A visitation will be held 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday, November 8th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Susan was born April 18, 1947 in Independence to Marion...

Kelly Boyd

Kelly Boyd

Nov 3, 2013

Kelly Lynn Boyd, 53, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 am, Wed. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission, Leawood, KS 66206. Visitation will begin at 9:15 am before the service at church. Graveside services will be at 3 pm, Wed. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Moberly, MO. In lieu of...

William Crowl

William Crowl

Nov 1, 2013

William Edwin Crowl, 76 of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2013 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Donations may be...

Janice Gardner

Janice Gardner

Nov 1, 2013

Janice Lynn Gardner, 60, of Independence, MO passed away November 1, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Cremation will follow. Janice was born April 18, 1953 in Kansas City, MO...

Ann Hill

Ann Hill

Nov 1, 2013

Ann Earlene Hill, 84 of Kansas City, MO, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2013 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to Alzheimer’s Research Association. Ann was...

Gary Orlich

Gary Orlich

Oct 31, 2013

Gary Paul Orlich, 68, of Independence, MO passed away October 31, 2013 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Coventry Estates Baptist Church, 17133 E. 39th St. South, Independence, MO. Burial will...