Obituaries

James Eads

James Eads

Jul 20, 2012

James G. Eads, 78, of Independence, MO passed away July 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, at Noland Road Baptist Church, Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at Noland Road Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. James was born May 31, 1934 in Dixon,...

Douglas Keller

Douglas Keller

Jul 19, 2012

Doug Keller, 70, passed away Thursday, July, 19, 2012 at his home. A Memorial Visitation will be held 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 27th, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Doug was born March 4, 1942, in Greensburg, KS to Louie and Ernestine Keller. His first wife was Virginia Hays. Later he happily married Sandra (Mills)...

Rosemary Willett

Rosemary Willett

Jul 18, 2012

Rosemary Willett, 86, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Carmel Hills Living Center. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2012, Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO, 64055. Rosemary was born on January 28, 1926 in Stillwater, OK to parents Jesse Everett and Rosa Alice (Willman) Ingram. She...

Bill Nolke

Bill Nolke

Jul 17, 2012

Bill Nolke, 62, passed away Tuesday, July, 17, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August, 4, 2012 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home 112 Market St. Glasgow, MO. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Bill found the most enjoyment in his life when listening to classic rock music, sipping coffee with family and friends,...

Charlotte Laterra

Charlotte Laterra

Jul 15, 2012

Charlotte Ruth Laterra, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed into Gods loving arms on July 15, 2012 at her home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at Maple Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO. Charlotte was born November...

Reeda Thompson

Reeda Thompson

Jul 15, 2012

Reeda Jane Thompson, 56, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Freeman Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, MO. Reeda was born August 18,...

Rickey Cary

Rickey Cary

Jul 14, 2012

Rickey Cary, 59, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, peacefully and without pain at his home surrounded by his family. Rickey was born in Carrollton, MO, the son of Robert W. and Glendale (Willis) Cary and raised in the Independence area. He graduated from Truman High School in 1972. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Rickey...

Walter Brown

Walter Brown

Jul 14, 2012

Walter “Joe” Brown, 58 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Sheffield Family Life Center, 5700 Winner Rd., Kansas City, MO 64127. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the church. Donations...

Jack Collins

Jack Collins

Jul 14, 2012

Jack Collins, 64, died July 14, 2012. Meet 9am Sat. Jul, 21, 2012 at American Legion (40 Hwy and Lee’s Summit Rd); Indep. MO. Procession to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, KC MO.

Jerry Klaus

Jerry Klaus

Jul 14, 2012

Jerry Klaus, 71, of Liberty, MO passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Center. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012 in the chapel. Burial at Blue...

Mildred Carlile

Mildred Carlile

Jul 13, 2012

Mildred L. Carlile, 96 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the East Independence Community of Christ 823 S. Elizabeth, Independence, MO 64056. Private graveside will be held in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donations in her name may be made...

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

Jul 11, 2012

Patricia Ann “Pat” Schmidt, 71, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. A celebration of Pat’s life will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Eileen Beal

Eileen Beal

Jul 11, 2012

Eileen Beal, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Carmel Hills Living Center. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The rosary will begin at 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Monday,...

Reginald "Rick" Ramsey

Reginald "Rick" Ramsey

Jul 11, 2012

Reginald “Rick” Ramsey, 70, Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. A celebration of Rick’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rick was born October 14, 1941 in Salinas, CA. He was a...

Kenneth Middleton

Kenneth Middleton

Jul 11, 2012

Kenny Middleton, 61, was born November 9, 1950 and passed away peacefully in his Blue Springs home July 11, 2012. He was a man of many trades. Kenny loved all sports with some of his favorites being baseball and bowling. He worked at The Kansas City Southern Railroad for 41 years. Kenny was a family man and loved his wife...

Edith Klick

Edith Klick

Jul 10, 2012

Edith Margaret Klick, 82, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Edith was born August 5, 1929 in Lucas...

Sharon Garrett

Sharon Garrett

Jul 10, 2012

Sharon Kay Garrett our dear wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt and friend went into the presence of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 10th 2012. Sharon was a treasure and gift to all who knew her and had the privilege of having their lives touched by her. Sharon leaves her husband Vince Garrett of Blue Springs, her daughter Kim Wendleton...

Francis Blake Jr

Francis Blake Jr

Jul 9, 2012

Francis O. Blake, Jr., passed away peacefully on July 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father Francis O. Blake, Sr., and his mother Elma A. (Smith) Blake; brother, Eugene Blake; sisters, Alice Fisher and Loise Reed; his first wife Versa E. (Williams) Blake; second wife, Doris M. (Wade) Blake; and two great great grandsons. Survivors include his...

Geneva Fimple

Geneva Fimple

Jul 8, 2012

Geneva Fimple (84) Independence MO passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday July 12, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Visitation proceeding at 9 a.m. A graveside inurnment service will be at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO. Geneva was the daughter of Clarence and...