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Cleveland Lee Wright Jr.

Cleveland Lee Wright Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Cleveland L. Wright Jr. 57, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born to Cleveland Wright and Ester Williams in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Private Disposition

Kathleen Kay Clark (Matter)

Kathleen Kay Clark (Matter)

Sep 23, 2025

Kathleen Clark came to Kansas City, MO on the words and music of a song by Wilbert Harrison at 17 and never left. She was born in Bellingham, WA in 1947 to Henry August Matter (d. 2010) and Ardyth E, Morisette (d. 1983) Kathy married Anthony Fisher (d. 1987) in 1965 and they had two beautiful daughters together, Kelly and...

Manuel Caballero-Romero

Manuel Caballero-Romero

Sep 23, 2025

Manuel Caballero-Romero, 64, of Olathe passed away September 23, 2025. He was born April 11, 1961 to Manuel Caballero and Inocencia Romero. Manuel Caballero leaves behind one son and two daughters Karen Caballero and Victor Caballero and Jennifer Caballero he was loved by many we will miss him dearly

Valerie Jones (Williams)

Valerie Jones (Williams)

Sep 22, 2025

Valerie Jones, 66, of Kansas City passed away September 22, 2025. She was born July 28, 1959 to Sam and Evelyn Williams. 

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 02, 2025 at The Mount Church, 1800 E. 79th St. Kansas City, MO 64132.  The service will begin at 11:00am, there will be no visitation. 

Rickey Alan Campbell

Rickey Alan Campbell

Sep 22, 2025

Rickey Campbell, 70, of Kansas City passed away September 22, 2025. He was born April 22, 1955. He served in The U.S. Army. 

Leroy Williams

Leroy Williams

Sep 21, 2025

Leroy Williams 80, of Katy, Tx passed away on September 21, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 4, 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.

Services will be live-streamed at 2:40pm 

Laura M. Dilley (Eide)

Laura M. Dilley (Eide)

Sep 21, 2025

Laura Dilley, 51, of Overland Park passed away September 21, 2025. She was born November 10, 1973 to Marvin Eide and Donna. 

Eric Howard Bender

Eric Howard Bender

Sep 21, 2025

Eric Bender, 49, of Buckner passed away September 21, 2025. He was born January 22, 1976 to Howard and Barbara Bender. He served in The U.S. Army. 

Richard Harvey Diehl II

Richard Harvey Diehl II

Sep 20, 2025

Richard Diehl II, 56, of Kansas City passed away September 20, 2025. He was born April 16, 1969 to Richard Diehl I and Ruth Diehl. He was married to Luz Adriana Ortiz-Diehl. 

Robert Eugene Zarker Jr.

Robert Eugene Zarker Jr.

Sep 19, 2025

Robert Zarker was born in KCMO on April 12, 1950 to Robert & Catherine Zarker. He attended Raytown South High School and Longview CC. He worked for 30 plus years for ATT and after he retired went to work for Ride Share for many years. He had a vast knowledge of music since he was a teenager that never stopped....

Johnny Robert Chavez

Johnny Robert Chavez

Sep 19, 2025

Johnny “John” Robert Chavez was born on December 10th, 1951. He passed away on September 19th, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born and raised in Kansas City, MO.

Survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Chavez.

Children, Deanna (David) Bribiesca, Josette Ramirez, Christina Chavez, John (Keitrah) Chavez, and Nicole Chavez.Grandchildren, Xavier Salas, Selena Salas, Isaac Chavez, Alyssa Ramirez,...

Anthony Myers

Anthony Myers

Sep 19, 2025

Anthony Myers, 45, of Independence passed away September 19, 2025. He was born July 22, 1980 to Charles and Roegina Myers. 

Jimmie Lee Jackson

Jimmie Lee Jackson

Sep 18, 2025

With deep sorrow we share the passing of Mr. Jimmie L. Jackson who left us on Sept 18, 2025. He passed away comfortably with his wife by his side, at Northcare Hospice House.

He was a beloved husband, father, son and grandfather whose life was full of qualities. He will be deeply missed.

“I love you Jimmie "Your wife.

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Harold G. Wyrick

Harold G. Wyrick

Sep 17, 2025

Harold Wyrick, 62, of Grandview passed away September 17, 2025. He was born September 07, 1963 to Raymond Wyrick and Pauline Griggs. He was married to Connie Wyrick.

Ashton Terron Hams

Ashton Terron Hams

Sep 17, 2025

Ashton T. Hams was born on April 2, 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marla Dixon and Reggie Brooks. He graduated from Southeast High School in 2006. Ashton worked at Water Management and later at Brookdale Senior Living as a food prep specialist.

He was a strong advocate for his community and a great role model to the youth. Known lovingly...

Cynthia Denise Lovell

Cynthia Denise Lovell

Sep 17, 2025

Cynthia Lovell was born on July 26, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mae Dean Morris. She earned her GED and began her career working for McDonald’s. In her early twenties, Cynthia also served as a nursing aide, where she was recognized as Employee of the Month.

Cynthia was a creative and free-spirited woman who loved art and lived life on...

Joe Mack Shirley

Joe Mack Shirley

Sep 16, 2025

Joe M. Shirley 70, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Tuesday September 16, 2025 at Home. He was born to Unafay Shirley & Edith Shirley in Ridgely, TN. 

Private Disposition

Gwendolyn Lee Hooks

Gwendolyn Lee Hooks

Sep 16, 2025

Gwendolyn Lee Hooks was born in Kansas City, MO to James Frank and Artic Lee Hooks, Sr. She was educated in the Kansas City, MO school district. As a majorette, she performed in three American Royal parades and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. She continued her education, achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UMKC, a Master...

Monte Willard Scarborough

Monte Willard Scarborough

Sep 16, 2025

Monte Willard Scarborough, 75, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away September 16th, 2025, at University of Kansas Medical Center, where he was following complications from pneumonia. Born November 2nd, 1949, in Kansas City, Kan., to Donald Dean and Betty Lou Scarborough. Mr. Scarborough graduated from Washington High school. He was married for 53 years to Nancy Carol Scarborough. Nancy met...

Kimberly Kurtz (Wichman)

Kimberly Kurtz (Wichman)

Sep 16, 2025

Kimberly Kurtz, 61, of Topeka passed away September 16, 2025.  She was born June 26, 1964 to Morris Rogge and Theresa Rogge. 

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