Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Bernicer Fleming

Bernicer Fleming

Feb 25, 2026

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Bernicer Fleming, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026.

Born on January 13, 1969, in Lawrence, Kansas, Bernicer was the beloved daughter of John Franklin Fleming and Bennie Mae Harris. She was raised in faith and family — foundations that shaped the strong and...

Kettie Allone Brownwill

Kettie Allone Brownwill

Feb 25, 2026

Kettie Brownwill, of Overland Park, passed away on February 25, 2026, after a brief illness.

Kettie was adventurous and lived an incredibly full life, donning many professional hats, including as a bank teller, real estate agent, and contracts administrator, but her life’s work was as an artist. For anyone who knew her, Kettie was best described as sassy and sometimes contrary,...

Ringling Dan Cohn

Ringling Dan Cohn

Feb 25, 2026

Ringling Cohn, 74 of Raytown passed away February 25, 2026.

 He was born September 19,1951 to Abe Cohn and Agnes Shevey. 

He was married to Patricia Cohn.

Brenda Marie Cato

Brenda Marie Cato

Feb 24, 2026

Brenda Cato, 63 of Gainesville passed away February 24, 2026.

 She was born April 30, 1962 to Frank Tillman and Nancy Tillman.  

Braylen Moshay Namir Adams

Braylen Moshay Namir Adams

Feb 24, 2026

Braylen Adams (Baby Boy Scott) of Kansas City passed away February 24, 2026. 

He was born February 24, 2026 to Brandon Moshay Adams and Brianna Scott. 

Weldon Calhoun Jones III

Weldon Calhoun Jones III

Feb 24, 2026

Weldon Jones III, 73, of Tonganoxie passed away February 24 ,2026.

 He was born July 12, 1952  to Weldon C. Jones Jr. and Frances Boggs.  

Connie McQuay

Connie McQuay

Feb 23, 2026

Connie McQuay, 50 of Kansas City passed away February 23, 2026. She was born October 15, 1975. 

Benita Lynn Clark

Benita Lynn Clark

Feb 23, 2026

Benita Lynn Clark affectionately known as “Dink” was born December 1, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Williams and Helen Clark (Webber). Benita was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District.

Benita worked various jobs in the Kansas City Missouri area. She accepted Christ at an early age. Benita enjoyed shopping, skating, dancing, and playing bingo. She loved being...

Leonard Shane James Jr.

Leonard Shane James Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Leonard Shane James, 46, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, February 23, 2026, at 9:23 p.m., a time that feels fitting for a man whose favorite number was 23. Born on March 21, 1979, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Shane lived boldly, loudly, and always on his own terms.

Growing up in Ponca City, Shane loved playing bingo, soccer, and cruising down...

Kenny Keith Hall

Kenny Keith Hall

Feb 23, 2026

Kenny Hall, 50 of Whitewright passed away February 23, 2026.

 He was born December 16, 1975 to Kenny Hall and Debbie Heather. 

Jimmie Dean Long

Jimmie Dean Long

Feb 23, 2026

Jimmie Long, 89, of Grandview passed away February 23, 2026

 He was born May 18, 1936 to Buford Long and Dora Long. 

He was married to Pauline Long.

Earl Fish

Earl Fish

Feb 22, 2026

Earl Fish, 82, of Grain Valley passed away February 22, 2026.

 He was born April 13, 1943 to Earl Fish and June Anderson. 

Marie Louise Smith

Marie Louise Smith

Feb 21, 2026

Marie Louise Smith “Meme” was born to and preceded in death by her parents Homer, Jr. and Delores Ione Norton, in Lansing, Michigan and preceded in death by her brother, Jeffery Lee Norton.

 Marie is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Sandra Carol and Kevin Davis of Marshall, Michigan; her two daughters, Tamie Jo Stewart and Jody Dee Johnson of Kansas...

James Patrick Laster

James Patrick Laster

Feb 21, 2026

James Patrick Laster, age 65, a resident of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21,2026, at Providence Medical Center, following a short illness, surrounded by all of his cherished loved ones.

Jim was born November 20, 1960, to James Laster and Margaret (English) Laster, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jim settled in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he owned his own heating and...

Timothy Lee Iquo

Timothy Lee Iquo

Feb 21, 2026

Timothy Iquo ,73, of Blue Springs passed away February 21, 2026.

 He was born October 29, 1952 to Clifford Iquo. 

Sheila Schwersenska

Sheila Schwersenska

Feb 20, 2026

Sheila Schwersenska, 64, of Kansas City, passed away February 20, 2026. She was born September 28, 1961 to L.W. Shavers and Mary Anderson. 

Shelia Schwersenska

Shelia Schwersenska

Feb 20, 2026

Shelia Schwersenska, 64 of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

She was born September 28, 1961 to L.W. Shavers and Mary Shavers. 

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Feb 20, 2026

Patrick Kennedy, 64, of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

He was born May 05, 1961 to Robert E. Kennedy and Mary Kennedy. 

Naomi Mary Adams

Naomi Mary Adams

Feb 20, 2026

Naomi Adams, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1950, to Ivan Nicholson and Viola Nicholson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 7 at 1:00 PM at New Life Baptist Church, 19089 KS Hwy 152, LaCygne, KS.

Wendy Marie Armenta

Wendy Marie Armenta

Feb 19, 2026

Wendy Armenta , 56, of Baldwin City passed away February 19, 2026 . 

She was born March 03, 1969 to Kenneth Wanless and Cathy Stepherson. 

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted



grief-steps-logo

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.