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Jacylyn Abbot
Aug 5, 2025
Jacylyn Abbot, 84, of Raytown passed away August 05, 2025. She was born February 10, 1941 to John and Mary Montgomery.
Harold Frederick Wesley
Aug 5, 2025
Harold F. Wesley was born November 20, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary J. Wesley and Freddie Wesley. Harold was educated at Central High School and worked at Milgrim’s Grocery Store. He was also employed at TWA, where he went on to retire, giving 43 years of hard work and dedication. Harold Wesley was married to Vernestine Halcrombe, and...
Christopher McDowell
Aug 5, 2025
Christopher L. McDowell was born on May 31, 1991, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John McDowell Jr. and Theresa McDowell. He graduated from Northeast High School in 2009 and continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, earning an Associate’s degree in Technology in 2011.
Chris worked as a machine operator at Happy Times T-shirt Company in Liberty, Missouri. On July 31,...
Anthony Bernard Williams
Aug 5, 2025
Anthony Williams, 64, of Kansas City passed away August 05, 2025. He was born February 13, 1961 to Aaron and Ruther Williams. A funeral service will be held August 18, 2025, at Greater Pentecostal Temple, 864 Splitlog Ave , Kansas City, KS 66101. The visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, The service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Christopher Charles Lodes
Aug 4, 2025
Christopher Lodes, 61, of Parkville passed away August 04, 2025. HE was born July 20,1964 to Raymond Lodes and Donus Williams.
John Robert Juhl
Aug 4, 2025
John Juhl, 71, of Independence passed away August 04, 2025. He was born April 04, 1954 to Robert Juhl and Margaret Juhl.
Gary Lee Riddle
Aug 3, 2025
Gary Riddle, 78, of Leavenworth passed away August 03, 2025. He was born February 18, 1947. He served in The U.S. Army.
Robert L. Stigler Sr.
Aug 3, 2025
Robert L. Stigler, Sr. was born on April 21, 1950, in Tchula, Mississippi, to Mrs. LueCreasie Stigler. Raised in Lexington, Mississippi, he attended the Lexington school system and graduated from Lexington High School in 1968. Soon after graduating, he relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, and began his career as a Corrugator Operator with the Packaging Corporation of America, where he...
Dwight Kevin Spratling
Aug 3, 2025
January 3, 1973 - August 3, 2025
Dwight Spratling was born on January 3, 1973, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, to Peggy Spratling. He was a man who embodied hard work and love. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir. Dwight spent his early years in Pine...
Bruce William Luedeman
Aug 3, 2025
Bruce William Luedeman, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Aug. 03, 2025. He quickly flew into His Savior’s arms after experiencing decline. The first child to Twila Lou (Frazier) and William (Bill) Luedeman, of Eustis NE, was born just two hours past Christmas on Dec. 26, 1947, in nearby Lexington, NE. His father, a pilot, flew Great-Great-Grandma Easterday...
Gregory Leon Shields
Aug 3, 2025
Gregory Leon Shields was born January 7, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Scottie Mae Starks-Walker and Lae Walker. He departed this life on August 3, 2025, Peacefully at the family home. Gregory accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1986. He was a fun-loving and family-centered man who always made...
Brian Gaston
Aug 3, 2025
Brian Gaston 61, of Gardner, Kansas passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025 at Meadowbrook South.
Private Disposition
Dani Marie Hiebert (Dugan)
Aug 3, 2025
Dani Marie Hiebert was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished member of her community. She carried herself with quiet strength and kindness that touched everyone around her. Through every role she embraced, Dani showed up with a full heart and an open hand, always ready to support, encourage, and love without limits.
She was married to Randy Hiebert,...
Eliana Honey Burton-Hall
Aug 2, 2025
Eliana Honey Burton-Hall, of Kansas City passed away August 02, 2025. She was born June 25, 2025 to Alajah Hall.
Katherine J. Davis
Aug 2, 2025
Katherine J. Davis (Washington)
June 19, 1949 – August 2, 2025
Katherine J. Davis (Washington), lovingly known as Kathy to her family and friends, was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and lifelong servant to children in need, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born June 19, 1949, in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Rosie B & Hosea Ramsey...
Rahmelle Ceasar
Aug 2, 2025
Rahmelle Ceasar 30, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025. He was born to Raheem Ceasar & Fatina Asberry in Kansas City, Mo.
Private Disposition
Diana Lynn Overcash
Aug 2, 2025
Diana L. Overcash, 72, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 18, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Leroy D. Overcash and Louise (Ankrom) Wolf.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Saxon; her father, Leroy; her mother, Louise; and her brothers, Richard...
Forrest J. Harris
Aug 1, 2025
Forrest Harris, 87, of Lee's Summit passed away August 01, 2025. He was born January 09, 1938 to Sylvia Harris and Blanch Greek. He was married to Linda Harris. He served in the U.S Army.
Gary Slaughter
Jul 31, 2025
Gary Slaughter
April 4, 1962 – July 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, Gary Slaughter. He was educated in the Kansas City area school district and worked tirelessly as a stocker growing up for many years at the City Market downtown Kansas City. Gary was born to Clifton and...
Allen Robert Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Allen R. Smith, 82, of Independence passed July 31, 2025. He was born October 16, 1942 to Allen and Betty Smith. He was married to Martha A. (Trentham) Smith, who preceded him in death last year. Together they had two children, Alan Lane Smith of Independence and Courtney (Smith) Palmer of Blue Springs.
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