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Leroy Glover Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Leroy Glover Jr, 64, of Kansas City, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1961, to Leroy Glover Sr. and Jacqueline Glover. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Jeremy A. Gibbs
Aug 16, 2026
Jeremy Gibbs, 46, of Kansas City, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1980, to Brett Gibbs and Sherry Gross. He was married to Detrice Gibbs.
Austin Ray Dellaguardia
Aug 15, 2026
Austin Dellaguardia, 39, of Belton, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1987, to Steve Dellaguardia and Zoi Young-Marquez.
Jasper Garcia
Aug 15, 2026
Jasper Garcia, May 24, 1939 - August 15, 2026. Jasper "Jay" Garcia, 87, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was born May 24, 1939, in Charco, Texas, born to Jose and Sara Garcia. He was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School in 1958, and immediately enlisted in the Marine Corps. After completing his Marine Corps tour, he re-enlisted...
Jason Scott Crain
Aug 15, 2026
Jason Scott Crain (age 49), of Excelsior Springs departed from his earthly body on August 15th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at St Lukes Hospital.
Jason was born November 11, 1976 to Linda Lou Crain (Adams). Jason spent his life fishing, playing guitar, listening to music, working, and being a mentor to any and all young people around him. Though an...
Joyce Kay Perkins(Hurd)
Aug 13, 2026
Sunrise: April 27, 1949; Sunset: August 13, 2026. With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Joyce K. Perkins, who was born in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late Oliver Hurd (Pensie) and the late Helen Thompson Hurd. She was educated in the Great Bend school system and graduated from Great Bend High School....
Lisa Michelle White(Hunter)
Aug 13, 2026
Lisa M. White was born December 19, 1963, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Junette Hunter and Michael Massey. She was later lovingly adopted by James B. Hunter. Lisa accepted Christ at an early age.
A proud graduate of Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, Class of 1982, Lisa continued her studies in Psychology at St. Mary’s College. She dedicated more than...
Jeremy Alan Schommer
Aug 13, 2026
Jeremy Schommer, 49, of Chanute, passed away on August 13, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1976, to Richard Schommer and Christine Davidson. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lisa Michelle White(Hunter)
Aug 13, 2026
Lisa White(Hunter), 62, of Kansas City, passed away on August 13, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1963, to Michael Massey and Junette Hunter.
A service will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Grant Chapel AME, 2800 North Tremont Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. The visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am, with the service to...
Barbara Diann Thomas(Lewis)
Aug 12, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Barbara D. Thomas
10/29/1957- 08/12/2026
Barbara Diann Thomas was born October 29, 1957, in Columbia, MO, to Mary Ann Lewis. Barbara attended East High School in the Kansas City Public Schools before obtaining her GED. She enjoyed playing spades and dominoes and would often dominate the table. Barbara was also a die-hard Chiefs fan. Barbara was employed by...
Steven Maurice Nevins Sr.
Aug 11, 2026
Steven Nevins Sr., 45, of Kansas City, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1980, to Kenneth Patterson and Stephanie Nevins.
A service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO, 64127. The visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with the service to...
William Robert Sander
Aug 10, 2026
William Robert Sander, age 65, of Kansas City, passed away on August 10, 2026.
Will was born on March 31, 1961, in Liberia to William P. Sander and Janet M. Sander while they were living and working in Africa. Growing up, Will lived in Connecticut. Will had a love for drumming and created many fond memories through drum corps. He later...
Jessica Johanna Stephenson
Aug 9, 2026
Jessica Stephenson, 51, of Kansas City, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1974, to Theodore and Mary Ticknor.
Tonda Carpenter
Aug 9, 2026
Tonda Carpenter, 57, of Leavenworth, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1969, to Von Carpenter and Mary Robertson.
Lula Mae Butler(Shelbon)
Aug 9, 2026
Lula Butler(Shelbon), 83, of Kansas City, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1942, to Roy Shelbon.
Richard Gordon Smith
Aug 8, 2026
Richard Gordon Smith was born March 8, 1969, in Gary, Indiana, to Tomy Kirby and Helen L. Smith.
Richard accepted Christ at an early age. Richard attended Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana, where he earned his Diploma. After High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Army, where he served from September 1986 to April 1991. During his time, he...
Luther James Edwards
Aug 8, 2026
Luther James Edwards (Jimmy) passed away on August 8, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. Jimmy was a quiet and laid-back man who had a quick wit, a great sense of humor, and a way of making people close to him laugh. He was never one to seek the spotlight, but those who knew him will remember the stories he told, the...
Betty Jean Whitmill
Aug 7, 2026
Betty Jean Whitmill, affectionately known as “Betty Boo,” was born on August 28, 1962, to the union of Edward and Carolyn Whitmill in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and later graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After high school, she continued her education at Northwest Missouri State...
Andrew Bradley Foley
Aug 7, 2026
Andrew Foley, 62, of Shawnee, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1963, to Grady and Katherine Foley. He was married to Caylee Foley. He served in the U.S. Army.
Michael Charles Smith
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael “Dallas” Smith
March 3, 1964 – August 6, 2026. Michael “Dallas” Smith, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri, departed this life on August 3, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Patricia Halley and Billy Peters (Valco). Michael was raised in Dallas, Texas, and was a proud graduate of Kimball High School,...

