Obituaries

Ella May Phillips

Ella May Phillips

Nov 15, 2013

Ella May (Clinton) Bunnell Phillips, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed into the Lord's hands on November 15, 2013 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO with family at her side. Ella was born March 10, 1937 in Stilwell, OK one of five siblings to Jess and Cora Scott Clinton. She attended school in Stilwell until she met...

Ella Phillips

Ella Phillips

Nov 15, 2013

Ella May (Clinton) Bunnell Phillips, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed into the Lord's hands on November 15, 2013 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO with family at her side. Ella was born March 10, 1937 in Stilwell, OK one of five siblings to Jess and Cora Scott Clinton. She attended school in Stilwell until she met...

Katholeen Taylor

Katholeen Taylor

Nov 15, 2013

Katholeen E. Taylor, 95, Independence, MO. On November 15, 2013 we lost our mom, grandma and Grammy T. She was the heart of our family in so many ways. Now she is dancing on the streets of Heaven with the Love of her Life, holding hands and so happy to be together again. Katholeen Elizabeth (Easton) Taylor was born in...

Evelyn Kolar

Evelyn Kolar

Nov 14, 2013

Evelyn Dee Kolar, 87, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013. Evelyn was born February 20, 1926 in Pattonsburg, MO the daughter of Cedric and Ozena (Fordyce) Curtis. She moved to the Kansas City at the age of 18 and worked for a short time with Sears and Roebuck. She soon married Kenneth K. Kolar on September 4, 1949....

Robert Steinberg

Robert Steinberg

Nov 13, 2013

Robert “Bob” Edward Steinberg, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Bob was born August 2, 1943 in Mason City, IA, the son of John Henry and Ethel Lorine (George) Steinberg. He graduated from Clear Lake High School, Clear Lake, IA in 1961. Bob attended Mason City Junior College,...

Earl Casey Jr

Earl Casey Jr

Nov 13, 2013

Earl Edward Casey, Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18th at St. Cyril Catholic Church; 11231 Chicago St., Sugar Creek, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Earl was born November...

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...