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Ms. Germaine Taylor Sherrils
Nov 23, 2025
Germaine Taylor was loved by many, She definitely left a cherishing mark on everyone she came across!
Germaine Taylor (Sherrils) born April 16,1955 to Leroy and Elizabeth Sherrils. She attended Southeast High School for a few years but got her GED at Donnelly College where she also became an accountant. Germaine has 3 beautiful children. One Anthony Montel Sherrils proceeds in...
Lynn Arthur (Smokey) Hercules
Nov 23, 2025
Lynn Arthur “Smokey” Hercules, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Lynn worked for BNSF Railway for 37 years, serving proudly as a bridge tender for the Armour-Swift-Burlington (ASB) and Hannibal bridges.
His steady hand and sharp eye kept operations running safely, and he earned the...
Kyle Tobin Lane
Nov 22, 2025
Kyle Tobin Lane 66, of Blue Springs, Mo passed away on November 22, 2025 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born to Elsworth Alan Lane & Mary Ann Lane (Gates) in Independence, Mo.
Private Disposition
William Henry Jefferson
Nov 22, 2025
William Henry Jefferson 68, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on November 22, 2025 at University Health @ TMC. He was born to Ida Bell Scott (Gullet) in Chicago, IL.
Private Disposition
Aleksandr Voitechonok Aka "Alexandre"
Nov 22, 2025
Aleksandre Voitechonok, 58, of Kansas City passed away November 22, 2025. He was born December 01, 1966 to Albert Voitechonok and Jadviga Khotko.
Kyle Tobin Lane
Nov 22, 2025
Kyle Tobin Lane was born on December 4, 1958, in Independence, Missouri, to the union of Elsworth and Mary Ann Lane. He departed this life after leaving behind a legacy rich in craftsmanship, individuality, and deep family bonds.
Kyle grew into a remarkably talented cabinet maker who was blessed with the ability to transform raw wood into pieces that were both...
Christopher Wayne Yarber
Nov 21, 2025
Christopher Yarber, 53, of Raytown passed away November 21, 2025. He was born January 24, 1972 to Burl Yarber and Wanda Jeffrrey.
George Edward Allen Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. George Edward Allen Jr. 70, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 21, 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice. He was born to Mr. George E. Allen Sr. & Doris (Griffen) Allen in Kansas City, Mo.
Memorial Services will be held on December 13, 2025 at 11 A.M. at Southside Christian Church 7304 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, Mo 64132.
Kenneth Eugene Michael
Nov 20, 2025
Kenneth E. Michael 58, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on November 20, 2025 at University Health @ Truman. He was born to Ralph Michael & Linda Michael- Feil In Kansas City, Mo.
Private Disposition
Larry Kpel Hollins
Nov 20, 2025
Reflections on the Life of Larry Capell Hollins
A Life of Service, Faith, and Family
Larry K’Pel Hollins was born on August 20th, 1957, to Shirley Hollins and Charles Hollins. Raised in a close-knit family in Odessa, Larry graduated from Odessa High School before serving his country with honor in the military.
After his service, he dedicated many years to the Jackson County...
Shirley Jean Burns
Nov 20, 2025
Shirley Jean Burns 89, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on November 20, 2025 at Northland Rehab Healthcare. She was born to Elmer Kellingsworth and Vinita Kellingsworth in Kansas City, Kansas.
Private Disposition
Nella Mae Verge - Waldon
Nov 20, 2025
Nella Mae Verge was born on March 11, 1954 to Lillie Mae Verge and Clemon Newborn in Hope, Arkansas. She moved to Kansas City with her mother and siblings in 1961.
Nella Mae graduated from Manuel High School in Kansas City, MO in 1971, where she earned her high school diploma.Nella worked for several years as a home health aide until...
Betty Louise Brooks
Nov 19, 2025
Betty Louise Brooks was born on May 31, 1951 in Drew County, Arkansas to Rebie Lucille Williams (nee Lambert) and Robert Edward Brooks. She was raised by her maternal grandmother and aunt until her majority.
Ms. Brooks graduated from Drew High School (1970) and education was a lifelong pursuit and she earned her Associates Degree in Accounting along with numerous certificates...
Ke'Ron Durrell Brown
Nov 19, 2025
Ke’Ron D. Brown was born March 15, 2007, in Kansas City, MO, to Ronald D. Brown Jr. and Keyerra Y. Wasson. Ke’Ron attended Kansas City, MO schools and the Raytown, MO School District. He later graduated from Panther Creek High School in Frisco, TX, where he resided with his dad, stepmom, and siblings before returning to Kansas City.
Ke’Ron was employed...
Raymond Lamont Hamilton
Nov 19, 2025
Raymond Lamont Hamilton II, 42, was born November 1,1983, to the parents of Raymond Lamont Hamilton and Corazon Denise Webb in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Raytown High School and received his high school diploma. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2002, and completed 4 years, with an honorable discharge in 2006. He studied at the Universal...
Carol Ann Starnes (Peer)
Nov 18, 2025
Carol Starnes (Peers), 78, of Blue Springs passed away November 18, 2025. She was born January 19, 1947 to Morris and Helen Peer. She served in The U.S. Marines.
Shaneka Stuart
Nov 18, 2025
Shaneka Stuart 41, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 18, 2025, visitation will be held from 2pm - 3pm with services beginning at 3pm at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 2800 East 18th st. Kansas City, Mo 64127.
Craig D. Washington
Nov 18, 2025
Craig D. Washington was born August 28, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kimberly Johnson and Gregory Evans.
Craig was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District.
Craig worked at Xpress Mart on Prospect, where he became a familiar and respected face in the neighborhood. He formed strong relationships with the people who came through the doors every day. Craig was...
Helen Joan West
Nov 17, 2025
Helen Joan West (1935-2025) passed away peacefully on Nov. 17 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy William West (died 2017); her daughter Sherry (died 2020); and survived by her daughter Barbara Youngblood (Steven), two grandsons, Alex Youngblood and Joshua Greenlee (Lauren), a sister (Alberta Gabauer), numerous nieces and...
Terrell Nelson McIntosh
Nov 16, 2025
Terrell Nelson McIntosh 34, of Kansas City, Mo passed away November 16, 2025. He was born to Venton Loveless & Ronetta McIntosh in Kansas City, Mo.
Memorial Services will be held on December 9, 2025 at 3 P.M. at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 2800 East 18th St. Kansas City, Mo 64127.
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