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Leonard Shane James Jr.

Leonard Shane James Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Leonard Shane James, 46, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, February 23, 2026, at 9:23 p.m., a time that feels fitting for a man whose favorite number was 23. Born on March 21, 1979, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Shane lived boldly, loudly, and always on his own terms.

Growing up in Ponca City, Shane loved playing bingo, soccer, and cruising down...

Kenny Keith Hall

Kenny Keith Hall

Feb 23, 2026

Kenny Hall, 50 of Whitewright passed away February 23, 2026.

 He was born December 16, 1975 to Kenny Hall and Debbie Heather. 

Jimmie Dean Long

Jimmie Dean Long

Feb 23, 2026

Jimmie Long, 89, of Grandview passed away February 23, 2026

 He was born May 18, 1936 to Buford Long and Dora Long. 

He was married to Pauline Long.

Earl Fish

Earl Fish

Feb 22, 2026

Earl Fish, 82, of Grain Valley passed away February 22, 2026.

 He was born April 13, 1943 to Earl Fish and June Anderson. 

Marie Louise Smith

Marie Louise Smith

Feb 21, 2026

Marie Louise Smith “Meme” was born to and preceded in death by her parents Homer, Jr. and Delores Ione Norton, in Lansing, Michigan and preceded in death by her brother, Jeffery Lee Norton.

 Marie is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Sandra Carol and Kevin Davis of Marshall, Michigan; her two daughters, Tamie Jo Stewart and Jody Dee Johnson of Kansas...

James Patrick Laster

James Patrick Laster

Feb 21, 2026

James Patrick Laster, age 65, a resident of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21,2026, at Providence Medical Center, following a short illness, surrounded by all of his cherished loved ones.

Jim was born November 20, 1960, to James Laster and Margaret (English) Laster, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jim settled in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he owned his own heating and...

Timothy Lee Iquo

Timothy Lee Iquo

Feb 21, 2026

Timothy Iquo ,73, of Blue Springs passed away February 21, 2026.

 He was born October 29, 1952 to Clifford Iquo. 

Sheila Schwersenska

Sheila Schwersenska

Feb 20, 2026

Sheila Schwersenska, 64, of Kansas City, passed away February 20, 2026. She was born September 28, 1961 to L.W. Shavers and Mary Anderson. 

Shelia Schwersenska

Shelia Schwersenska

Feb 20, 2026

Shelia Schwersenska, 64 of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

She was born September 28, 1961 to L.W. Shavers and Mary Shavers. 

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Feb 20, 2026

Patrick Kennedy, 64, of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

He was born May 05, 1961 to Robert E. Kennedy and Mary Kennedy. 

Naomi Mary Adams

Naomi Mary Adams

Feb 20, 2026

Naomi Adams, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1950, to Ivan Nicholson and Viola Nicholson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 7 at 1:00 PM at New Life Baptist Church, 19089 KS Hwy 152, LaCygne, KS.

Wendy Marie Armenta

Wendy Marie Armenta

Feb 19, 2026

Wendy Armenta , 56, of Baldwin City passed away February 19, 2026 . 

She was born March 03, 1969 to Kenneth Wanless and Cathy Stepherson. 

Charles William Smith Jr.

Charles William Smith Jr.

Feb 19, 2026

Charles William Smith aka “Hot Rod”, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 after being in hospice for several medical issues. Charles was born on December 12, 1948 to Ozella Johnson and Charles Smith Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1967.

Charles was very active in sports during...

Louis Wesley Garrett

Louis Wesley Garrett

Feb 17, 2026

Louis Wesley Garrett, 76, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on October 27, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, Louis spent his life deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. Louis was the beloved son of Marvin and Elnora Garrett, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brother, Carl E....

Richard Charles Ennis II

Richard Charles Ennis II

Feb 16, 2026

Richard Ennis II, 46, of Kansas City passed away February 16, 2026. 

He was born November 26, 1979 to Richard Ennis Sr. 

Michael Adam Nutt

Michael Adam Nutt

Feb 16, 2026

Michael Adam Nutt was born on September 10, 1983, in Kansas City, KS to Matthew Nutt and Shana Howard.

Michael attended Shawnee Mission West High School and graduated in 2002. After high school he started a career in home remodeling and took pride in his work. He enjoyed and had a craft for working with his hand in making furniture which...

Susan Ohde

Susan Ohde

Feb 16, 2026

Susan Ohde, 75 of Belton passed away February 16,  2026. 

She was born January 05, 1951 to Clarence Ohde and Martha Ohde. 

Rose Marie Bagby

Rose Marie Bagby

Feb 16, 2026

Rose Bagby, 70, of Mission passed away February 16, 2026 . 

She was born March 04, 1955 to Estel Renshaw and Nettie Renshaw . 

Carol Ann Kimball

Carol Ann Kimball

Feb 15, 2026

Carol Ann Kimball, of Overland Park, KS, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 81. Carol dedicated her life to caring for others. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she served her community with compassion, steadiness, and an unwavering belief in people’s ability to heal and grow.

Carol lived with a fierce, tender-hearted devotion to the world around her—especially...

Andrew Milton Duncan

Andrew Milton Duncan

Feb 15, 2026

Andrew Milton Duncan was born on October 10, 1963 in Las Angeles, California to Billy Ray Duncan and Helen Hawks. Andrew has always had a quiet reserved demeanor about him that allowed others to feel safe and comforted by his presence. Andrew also had a sense of humor that would make everyone laugh and smile with him. When Andrew smiled,...

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