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Connie Lawson (Roland)
Jun 16, 2026
Connie Lawson (Roland), 77, of Raytown, passed away June 16, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1949, to Jack Roland and Dorothy Roland.
Leah Lee Muntzert (Strong)
Jun 16, 2026
Leah Muntzert (Strong), 61, of Easton, passed away June 16, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1964, to Janice Mae Strong.
Bryan Eugene Rice
Jun 15, 2026
Bryan Eugene Rice was born in Gardner, Kansas, on November 3, 1973, to Father Clarance Rice and Mother Connie Schutz.
Bryan Rice and April Collins were engaged for 7 years... They enjoyed being together and were inseparable; they also had many great times.
Bryan's siblings are as follows: Brother Jerry Frye of Lawrence, KS. Brother Terry and Wife Lori of ( Missouri)....
Kelly Eugene Michael
Jun 14, 2026
Kelly Michael,62, of Gardner, passed away June 14, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1963, to Carl Michael and Betty Ruth Michael.
Charles Edward Rainey
Jun 14, 2026
Charles Edward Rainey, May 10, 1953-June 14, 2026
Charles E. Rainey of Independence, MO, born on May 10, 1953 he passed on to the
Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Charles a/k/a Charlie was born in Warrensburg,
MO and raised in Knob Noster, MO. Charlie was preceded in death by his
parents, Thelma Josephine and William Lee Rainey, his sister Phyllis, and his brother’s
Gayland,...
Jonathan Harold Justvig
Jun 14, 2026
Jonathan Justvig, 50, of Gardner, passed away June 14, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1976, to George Justvig and Constance Justvig. He was married to Trena Justvig.
Quincy Aaron Mabon
Jun 13, 2026
Chaamayashya, lovingly known to many as Quincy Mabon, was born on May 9, 1992, 7lbs and 14 ounces at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, to Aaron Mabon Jr. and Tammy Mabon, currently Tammy Liggins. From the moment he entered this world, Quincy was a precious gift from the Most High Yahawah.
As the son of a United States Marine, Quincy spent...
Dwight Slyvester Gatewood
Jun 13, 2026
Dwight Gatewood,74, of Raytown, passed away June 13, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1951, to Violet Fern Bell. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Myra Sue Hurwitz
Jun 13, 2026
Myra Sue Hurwitz, 68, of Topeka, passed away June 13, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1957, to Howard Hurwitz and Rosanna Locke.
Rontez Dabryon Donahue
Jun 11, 2026
Rontez Dabryon Donahue, affectionately known as "Tez," was born on June 14, 2008, to Sparkle Donahue and LeRon Morris. From the moment he entered this world, he brought joy, laughter, and an unforgettable presence into the lives of those who loved him.
Rontez spent his early childhood in the Kansas City area before relocating to St. Joseph, Missouri. In 2023, he...
Ricky Alan Kaneaster
Jun 11, 2026
Ricky Alan Kaneaster, 64, passed away on June 11, 2026.Ricky was born on June 16, 1961, in Warsaw, Missouri, to George and Delores Kaneaster. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he attended Ruskin High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. On September 1, 1979, he married the love of his life, Linda Brown. Together they had...
Marlin Johnson
Jun 11, 2026
Marlin Johnson, 93, of Kansas City, passed away June 11, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1933, to Raymond Johnson and Pearl McQueen.
Terrance Rondell Haynes
Jun 10, 2026
Terrance R. “TR” Haynes, 65, of Blue Springs, MO, born on January 19, 1961, passed away on June 10, 2026. TR was always trying to help and support his family and friends in the best way he knew how. One of his greatest gifts was choosing to be an organ donor. Through this selfless act, he helped others and left...
Valerie Ann Baggerly
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving memory of Valerie Anne Berger Baggerly.
Valerie A. Baggerly passed away at home on June 10, 2026. Valerie was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 4, 1941. She has lived in the Kansas City area since 1955. Valerie was married to Larry Baggerly for 10 years.
She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and her Master’s degree in Psychiatric Social...
Vincent Arthur Gray
Jun 10, 2026
Vincent Gray, 67, of Kansas City, passed away June 10, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1958, to Chester Gray and Marquerite Gray. He served in the U.S. Army.
A memorial will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. Service will begin at 3:00 pm.
Verna Louise Knapp
Jun 10, 2026
Verna Louise Knapp, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2026. Verna was born on December 6, 1945, in Johnson City, New York, and was raised on a dairy farm by her parents, Beatrice and A. Jack Knapp in Vestal, New York, alongside her older sister, Irene, and younger brother, Jack. Verna was known...
Melissa Rae Creason (Dix)
Jun 10, 2026
Melissa Creason(Dix), 57, of Iola, passed away June 10, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1968, to Raymond Dix and Mary Powers. She was married to James Creason.
Shirley Denise Dunklin ( Reeves)
Jun 9, 2026
Shirley Dunklin (Reeves), 74, of Raytown, passed away June 9, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1951, to David Reeves and Otha Kirksey McCorvey.
John Dulman Ajero
Jun 9, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we remember and celebrate the life of John Ajero, lovingly known by many as Carl or Carlo, who passed away far too soon at the age of 25.John was born in the Philippines, where his story began. He carried his Filipino roots, culture, and love for his family with him wherever life took him....
Baby Westmoreland
Jun 9, 2026
Baby Westmoreland, of Kansas City, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on June 9, 2026, to Cierra Westmoreland.
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