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Eddie Harris
Sep 5, 2025
Eddie Harris peacefully departed this life on September 5, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by love in the
home of his nephew, Richard and Pamela Harris, in Kansas City, Missouri. He faced liver cancer with re-
markable courage. Born on April 26, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Eddie was a proud native of the Crescent City, deeply influenced by its...
Michela Alyse McFall
Sep 4, 2025
Michela McFall, 31, of Kansas City passed away September 24, 2025. She was born August 17, 1994 to Marc McFall and September 04, 2025. She was married to Devin Johnson.
Heather Malinda Embery (Snodgrass)
Sep 4, 2025
Heather Embery, 68, of Parkville passed away September 04, 2025. She was born January 17, 1957 to Patricia Boiling.
Mitch Wayne Russell
Sep 4, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mitch Wayne Russell, age 30, of Kansas City, Missouri, on September 4, 2025.Mitch was a devoted partner, father, son, brother, and friend. He shared eight wonderful years with his fiancé/life partner, Destanie Valdepena, together building a loving home and raising their four beautiful children: Wayne, Alejo,...
Beverly Jean Volen (Schmenk)
Sep 4, 2025
Beverly Jean Volen (Schmenk) 71, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. She was born to Richard and Phyllis Schmenk in Lima, Oh.
Private Disposition
Mitch Wayne Russell
Sep 4, 2025
Mitch Wayne Russell 30, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at Research Medical Center. He was born to Keith Wilson & Nicole Russell in Kansas City, Mo.
Private Disposition
Jayden Villarreal
Sep 3, 2025
Jayden Villarreal 22, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Home. Jayden was born to Derek Villarreal & LaDonna Henderson in Kansas City.
Julie Ann Burns
Sep 3, 2025
Julie Ann (Lasswell) Burns
November 16, 1958 - September 3, 2025
Julie Ann (Lasswell) Burns, 66, of Olathe, KS, died peacefully, surrounded by family, love, and music, on September 3, at KU Health Center – Olathe after a courageous battle with cancer.
Julie was born in Clinton, MO, the first of seven children of Howard Norman and Barbara Astrid (Hess) Lasswell. She attended...
Joseph Harry Dotson
Sep 3, 2025
Joseph H. Dotson was born on 16 December 1953 in Olathe, Kansas to John H. Dotson and Myra M Pugh Dotson. Joseph was educated in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri and worked various jobs from Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, Missouri to being a manager at Besse's House on Independence Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. He also worked doing tree cutting...
Margaret Helen Spotser
Sep 3, 2025
Margaret Helen Spotser was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Margaret Carr and raised, mentored and loved by Grandma Hayden and John. She dedicated her entire career to working for the U.S. Government, a commitment her sons fondly remember. However, her most enduring accomplishment was raising, guiding, encouraging, and loving her three sons every day of their lives. Margaret married once,...
Denise Lenore Ellis (Golden)
Sep 3, 2025
Denise Ellis, 66, of Kansas City passed away September 03, 2025. She was born October 14, 1958 to John Golden Sr. and Doris Golden.
Lori Beth Cole (Carter)
Sep 3, 2025
Lori Cole, 62, of Satanta, passed away September 03, 2025. She was born September 24,1962 to Willis Carter and Patricia Ellen Bless.
Leota Marie Mitchell (Newkirk)
Sep 3, 2025
Leota Marie Mitchell 93, of Independence, Mo passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born to James Newkirk & Golda Newkirk (Murphy).
Private Disposition
Gregory Robert Smith
Sep 2, 2025
Gregory Smith, 66, of Kansas City passed away September 02, 2025. He was born March 12, 1959 to James and Margie Smith. He was married to Denise Smith. He served in the U.S. Army.
A funeral service will be held Monday, September 22, 225, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 E. 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64127. The...
Joyce Ileen Sharp (Taylor)
Sep 2, 2025
Joyce Sharp, 71, of Liberty passed away September 02, 2025. He was born November 10, 1953 to Richard and Leona Taylor.
Terrance Scott Harvey Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
Terrance S. Harvey Sr., 77, passed away on September 2, 2025. He is survived by his son, Terrance “Scotty” Harvey Jr.; his daughter, Tarah Weiderman; son-in-law, Aaron; family friend, Chris; and granddaughter, Brooklynn.
Terrance proudly served his country with the 137th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1967–1968 and remained a Wolfhound for life. His greatest legacy was his generosity—always ready to...
Patricia Mae Jennings
Sep 2, 2025
Patricia M. Jennings 78, of Liberty, Mo passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at Liberty Hospital. She was born to James Buell & Patricia Rountree in Kansas City, Mo.
Private Disposition
Jeffrey Dale Stradford
Sep 2, 2025
Jeffrey Stradford, 61, of Harrisonville passed away September 02, 2025. He was born August 16, 1964 to Herbert Stradford and Betty Neece.
Glen Jesse James
Sep 1, 2025
Glen James, 89, of Kansas City passed away September 01, 2025. He was born February 04, 1936.
Lilyanna Patricia Torres
Sep 1, 2025
Lilyanna Patricia Torres 15, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Monday September 1, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born to Jorge Torres and Melissa Torres (Weisbach).
Funeral Services will be held on Monday September 15, 2025, visitation will be held from 2 P.M.- 3 P.M. with the services beginning at 3 P.M. at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation...
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