Obituaries
Patsy Sue O'Neal (Allwood)
Aug 5, 2021
Patsy Sue O'Neal, age 82, of Independence, MO passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, MO. Patsy Sue was born July 20, 1939 to Glendon and Lillian (Donus) Allwood. She was a graduate of Carrollton High School. On September 1, 1957, in Carrollton, MO, Patsy Sue married the love of her life, Teddy Dean O'Neal. To...
Frances Christine Coil
Aug 5, 2021
Frances Christine Coil, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on Thursday, August, 5th, 2021. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will immediately follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City. Frances was born on June 8 1922, in...
Richard Wayne Freedle
Aug 5, 2021
Richard W. Freedle, 45, Independence, passed away August 5, 2021, at St Joseph Medical Center after a battle with the COVID-19 Delta Variant. Richard was born June 1976 to Otis Wayne “Frito” Freedle and Kathleen Freedle Fay (Matney). Richard grew up and was a student in Grain Valley, Missouri. Richard was known for being slightly stubborn and feisty. He loved...
Judith Marie Dent (Knowles)
Aug 5, 2021
Mrs. Judith M. Dent, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 79. She was born in Independence, MO, and worked as a paralegal at TWA for 23 years before retiring with her dear husband John H. Dent in Lake Ozark, MO in 2005. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur A. Knowles and Mildred Breshears. She is...
Irma R. Dona (Mosley)
Aug 3, 2021
Irma R. Dona died peacefully at her home on August 3rd, 2021. She was 91. Irma was the daughter of Hosea and Florence Mosley. Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Lindy P. Dona and her brother Lawrence. She is survived by her brother Wayne Mosley (Judy) of Mount Airy, North Carolina and three children: Kathleen...
John Gifford Mader
Aug 2, 2021
John Gifford Mader, 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO went to his heavenly home on Monday August 2, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence. John was born on February 19, 1934 in...
Clyda Ruth Thomas
Aug 2, 2021
Clyda Ruth Thomas, 95, of Liberty, MO, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, August 6, 2021, Mt. Washington Cemetery (Truman Road entrance) in Independence, MO. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com
Molly Hope Bolton
Aug 1, 2021
Molly Hope Bolton was born August 7, 2006 and ran into the arms of her Savior August 1, 2021. Molly is the beloved daughter of Jason and Stephanie Bolton, and big sister to Joel, Quincy, Amelia, Titus and Hadley Joy; adoring granddaughter to Steve and Janie Davis and Richard and Judy Bolton; and doted-on niece to uncle Jon Bolton, uncle...
Nancy Joann Meyer
Aug 1, 2021
Nancy JoAnn Meyer of Independence, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was 83 years old. A visitation will be 1-2pm, Friday August 6, 2021 with service to start at 2pm, both held at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, Missouri 64055. Interment will follow service and take place at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Nancy was...
James "Wally" Cochran
Aug 1, 2021
James “Wally” Cochran, a man of faith, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 with family by his side. He was 91. Wally was born to James and Alita Cochran on October 13, 1929 in Independence, Missouri. On May 18, 1948 Wally married the love of his life, Sarah and they spent the next 65 years creating a life...
Michael Cole Curry
Aug 1, 2021
Michael Cole Curry of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was 74 years old. Michael was born to Floyd Curry and Eldoris Gagelman in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 3, 1947. He attended East High School and it was there, through a mutual friend, he met the love of his life Teresa McNeill. After graduating in...
Dazee Mae Rowbotham
Jul 31, 2021
Dazee Mae Rowbotham, age 13, passed away at her home in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. Dazee was born on November 23rd, 2007 in Kansas City, MO. She enjoyed playing soccer, basketball, swimming and especially doing TikToks with her sisters and cousin, Sela. She loved going to World’s of Fun, where we had memberships for 3 years....
Gloria Dean "De-De" Holmes (Burch)
Jul 31, 2021
Gloria Dean “De-De” Holmes, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 31, 2021 with her husband by her side. She was 82. Gloria was born to David and Ortha Burch on April 7, 1939 in Independence, Missouri. De-De loved her family fiercely. After marrying the love of her life, Roy, they had three children...
Carrie Marie Young (Bokey)
Jul 31, 2021
Carrie Marie Young of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 31st, 2021, she was 65 years old. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021 between 1-2pm with funeral service to follow at 2pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, Missouri 64055. Inurnment will be planned at a later date. A celebration of Life will be...
Nancy Jane Cross (Whitehead)
Jul 30, 2021
Nancy Jane Cross. (80) Lived in Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday July 30, 2021. Nancy was born on February 19, 1941 in Carthage, Missouri to Floyd and Butis (Payne) Whitehead. She spent most of her early life in Carthage, Missouri before moving to the Kansas City area. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. She worked...
Michael Stephen Hart
Jul 29, 2021
Michael Stephen Hart of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday July 29, 2021. He was 25 years old. A visitation will be held Friday August 6th, 2021 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral service will be held Saturday August 7, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri 64055, with interment to follow at Lobb Cemetery,...
Regina K. "Gina" Cammack (Williams)
Jul 28, 2021
Gina Cammack of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, she was 77 years old. Gina was born September 2, 1943 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Delbert and Ruth Williams and later her, her siblings and parents moved to the Kansas City area where Gina attended and graduated from North East High School in...
Phyllis Marie Diaz
Jul 26, 2021
Phyllis Marie Diaz, of Independence, MO, a devout Christian, who was a wonderful lady with a huge heart, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021. She was 81 years old. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harry and Thelma Sowell. On September 26, 1964, she married the love of her life,...
Margaret M. Walruff (Sack)
Jul 24, 2021
Margaret was born on the family farm outside of Seneca, Kansas the second to last of 9 children of Bernard (B.L.) and Anna Sack. She had three brothers: John, Wilfred and Elmer and five sisters: Winifred, Mary, Helen, Irene and Elaine. As a child she attended a one-room school called Rock School for her primary grades. She then went to...
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