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Tiffany Barbano
Jun 8, 2026
Tiffany Barbano,43, of Kansas City, passed away June 8, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1982, to Thomas Barbano and Tracy Poless.
Laura Rachel Kaneaster
Jun 7, 2026
Laura Rachel Kaneaster passed away on June 7, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rick and Linda Kaneaster. Laura was raised in Warsaw, Missouri, where she attended Warsaw High School and built lifelong friendships. She was known for her kind heart, infectious sense of humor, and ability to make anyone laugh. Laura never...
Michael Patrick Dwyer I
Jun 7, 2026
Michael Patrick Dwyer I, 68, of Kansas City, passed away on June 7, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1958, to Michael Dwyer and Kathlen Dwyer. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, 2800 East 18th Street. KCMO 64127 at 3:00 pm. There is no wake.
Willie Ray Williams Sr.
Jun 7, 2026
Willie (Ray) Williams, 73, departed from this life on June 7, 2026, after an extended illness. Willie Ray was born on June 25, 1952, to the late Marie Williams and Willie Woods in Kansas City Kansas. He attended Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and graduated from Sumner High School in 1970. Ray later attended Penn Valley College, where he studied...
Sylvia Walker (Chandler)
Jun 6, 2026
Sylvia Walker (Chandler), 88, of Blue Springs, passed away June 6, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1937, to Booker T. Chandler Sr. and Ethel Chandler.
Leland Leroy Newell Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leland “Leroy” Newell, Jr., 64, who passed away in his home in Independence, Missouri, on June 6, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at his church, The Church at Three Trails, in Independence, Missouri, on June 20th, 2026, at 10 am for visitation and 11...
Robert Manley Shettles
Jun 6, 2026
Robert Manley Shettles, 86, of Gladstone, passed away June 6, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1939, to Basil Shettles and Ruth Merritt. He was married to Sara Jo Shettles. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Richard Reed Sallaz II
Jun 5, 2026
Richard Reed Sallaz II, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, entered his eternal rest on June 5, 2026, peacefully at home.
Richard was born on November 6, 1961, to Beatrice Lillian Sallaz(Brunson) and Richard Reed Sallaz. He was the second of five children. Richard attended Winnetonka High School and spent his entire life in Kansas City, Missouri. Richard loved his family deeply....
Robert Halford
Jun 5, 2026
Robert Halford, 85, of Kansas City, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1941, to Carl Halford. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
James Levi Leathers
Jun 5, 2026
James Levi Leathers was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on April 5, 1935. He was the fourth child born to Theodore and Mary Leathers. The family moved to Kansas City, MO, when James was around 12 years old. He was educated in the KC school district. Graduating from RT Coles in 1953He married Phyllis Mack in June of 1958; they later...
Lucille Hudson
Jun 5, 2026
Lucille Hudson, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 20, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Albert and Aretha Hudson. As the eldest of three children, Lucille embraced responsibility early in life, caring for her younger siblings with a natural warmth and devotion. She thrived throughout her...
Rickey Lynn Toops
Jun 5, 2026
Rickey Toops, 59, of Belton, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1966, to Alvin Toops and Pearl Webb Poke.
Lesta Joyce KieszKowski (Wyatt)
Jun 4, 2026
Lesta Kieszkowski (Wyatt) of Stilwell passed away on June 4, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1947, to Lester Wyatt and Maureen. She was married to Joseph Kieszkowski.
William B. Woosley
Jun 4, 2026
William was Born 3/31/1961 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Died June 4, 1926, following a recent illness while residing in Chanute, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen of Garnett, KS, his parent James and Elaine Woosley of Westphalia, KS. His brother James Woosley of Florida. He is survived by 1 brother, Thomas Woosley of Arkansas, 6 sisters, Sally...
Mark Antonio Skipworth
Jun 4, 2026
Mark Skipworth, 62, of Olathe, passed away June 6, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1964, to Anias Skipworth and Bernice Skipworth.
Thomas Darren Dabney
Jun 3, 2026
Thomas Dabney, 60, of Independence, passed away June 3, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1966, to Verlin Dabney and Rose Lacock.
Daniel B. Rivera Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Daniel Rivera Jr. was born on December 18th, 1942 in North Platte, Nebraska to parents Daniel Munoz Rivera and Rosie Casillas Rivera. Dan accepted Christ at an early age and devoted his youth to serving the church as an altar boy for St. Patrick's Catholic Church.Dan attended North Platte Highschool and graduated in the class of 1962.After highschool, Dan was...
Andrew Jessie Taylor Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Andrew Taylor was born on March 15, 1941, in Grayson, Oklahoma, to the union of Felix Sr. and Fannie Taylor. He completed his education in Oklahoma, earning his diploma and attending college before relocating to Kansas City, where he began a long and dedicated career with Colgate. Following his retirement, Andrew continued his commitment to serving others by working at...
Linda Ruth Gagas(Shanks)
Jun 1, 2026
Linda Gagas (Shanks), 75, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Born on September 1, 1950, to Harold and Rena Shanks, Linda lived a life centered around love, family, and kindness. She was a devoted mother, cherished friend, and a source of strength and warmth to those who knew her. Linda had a caring spirit and touched the...
William Jeffrey Patrick
Jun 1, 2026
William Patrick, 78, of Kansas City, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1948, to Calvin Patrick and Dixie Battles.
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