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Richard Cecil Braxdale
Jan 9, 2026
Richard Cecil “Dick” Braxdale was born May 4, 1950, in Odessa, Missouri, to Cecil and Margie (Nordsieck) Braxdale. He attended Odessa schools and served in the United States Army. He worked for Campbell Construction for over 20 years. Dick enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Dick is survived by his life partner, Chris, of the home; a daughter, Kelli Sue Braxdale, of Winchester,...
Tarence Antonio Oneal
Jan 8, 2026
Tarence Oneal, 52, of Dallas passed away January 08, 2026.
He was born July 30, 1973 to Felix Williams and Mona Oneal.
Peter Haralambos Fterniatis
Jan 8, 2026
Peter Haralambos Fterniatis,48, of Kansas City passed away January 8, 2026 . He was born to Bobby Fterniatis and Annette Palazzolo.
Rodney Eric Wilson
Jan 7, 2026
Rodney “Rod” E. Wilson was born on May 2, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas to the union of Edward and Mattie Wilson. He was the third of four children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee Wilson Sr and Mattie Jean Wilson.
Rodney Wilson received his education in the Kansas City, Missouri school system where he went on...
John Noel Earhart
Jan 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of John “Budda”
John “Budda” was a man who left an impression — the kind you didn’t forget once you met him. Known for his sharp wit, dry humor, and perfectly-timed sarcasm, John had a way of making people laugh even on their hardest days. Behind the jokes, however, was a deeply loyal, hardworking, and big-hearted man who...
Richard Thomas Gehrer
Jan 7, 2026
Richard Gehrer, 45, of Richmond, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born July 10, 1980, to David and Sandra Gehrer. He was married to Katrena Gehrer.
John Noel Earnhart
Jan 7, 2026
John Earhart, 64, of Topeka, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born March 22, 1961, to Wilbur and Joanne Earhart. He was married to Deone Earhart. He served in the United States Army.
William Thomas Dawkins
Jan 7, 2026
William Dawkins, 75, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born October 09, 1950, to Charles Dawkins and Betty Louise Button.
Richard Thomas Gehrer
Jan 7, 2026
Richard “Rick” Gehrer was born on July 10, 1980, in Mountain View, California, to Sandra and David Gehrer, beginning an extraordinary life full of resilience, growth, and love.
Rick was educated, but in his younger years he chose to run wild in the streets of the Bay Area. As life unfolded, he found purpose through hard work and determination. He worked...
Leah Denise Hardy (Moore)
Jan 6, 2026
Leah Hardy, 70, of Kansas City, passed away January 06, 2026. She was born March 18, 1955, to Leonard Durant and Doris Moore. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m.; the service will follow...
Sandra Kay Livingston-Roberson
Jan 6, 2026
Sandra Livingston-Roberson, 69, of Kansas City, passed away January 06, 2026. She was born September 09, 1956, to John and Christine Livingston.
A funeral service will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at Strangers Rest Baptist Church, 2052 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101. The visitation will begin at 10:00am, the service will follow at 11:00am.
Rose Marie Kincaid (Fulson)
Jan 6, 2026
Rose Kincaid, 68, of Kansas City, passed away January 06, 2026. She was born May 31, 1957, to Cecil Fulson Sr. and Inez Johnson. She was married to Brian Kincaid.
Ryan Douglas Payne
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory Of Ryan “Sarge” Douglas Payne
Ryan Douglas Payne was born March 26th, 1965, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Donald Loren Payne and Peggy June Payne. He spent much of his childhood in Hermitage, MO, and played basketball throughout high school. After high school, he served in the United States Army, and his love for this country lasted until...
Gordon Rolf Andersen
Jan 6, 2026
Gordon was born in December 1971 in Hyattsville, Maryland, to Neil and Carol Andersen.
He was educated at Oregon State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and later received a master’s degree in International Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Gordon began his professional career with the City of Corvallis, Oregon, working in the IT department....
Carl McDuffie Sr.
Jan 6, 2026
Carl McDuffie Sr., 75, of Kansas City, passed away January 6, 2026. He was born June 6, 1950, to Otis McDuffie and Macy McLaurin. He served in the United States Marine Corps.
Stephen Lavern Lyons
Jan 4, 2026
Stephen L. Lyons, 64, of Lebo passed away January 4,2026. He was born to Noel Lyons and Vickie Lyons.
Phillip Damian Kinsley
Jan 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Phillip “Sweetstuff” Kinsley
A celebration of life will be announced in the coming months.
Phillip Damian Kinsley was born February 20, 1983, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Robert Kinsley Sr. and Nila Kinsley.
Phil served in the United States Air Force for 14 years as an instructor and jet engine mechanic. He was medically retired as a Technical Sergeant...
LeeVon Polk
Jan 3, 2026
Leevon Polk, 66, of Kansas City, passed away January 2, 2026. He was born June 3, 1959, to Lee Polk Sr. and Irene Polk.
LeRoy Dean Chadwick
Jan 2, 2026
LeRoy Chadwick,75,of Raytown passed away January 2,2026. He was born July 8,1950 to Howard Chadwick and Lorna Chadwick. He was married to Brenda Chadwick.
Jennifer Marie Lockett (Bell)
Jan 2, 2026
Jennifer Lockett, 50, of Topeka passed away January 02, 2026. She was born December 08, 1975 to Kevin bell and Kathy Burnett.
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