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Glen Dwayne Woods

Glen Dwayne Woods

Nov 21, 2025

Glen Woods,67, of Independence passed away November 21, 2025. He was born March 23, 1958 to Robert Woods and Patrice Huffstutler. 

Anthony A. Skinner

Anthony A. Skinner

Nov 21, 2025

Anthony Skinner, 45, of Kansas City passed away November 21, 2025. He was born October 22,1980 to Larry Gleason and Jamesetta Skinner. 

Ivory Eugene-Lamar Poole Jr.

Ivory Eugene-Lamar Poole Jr.

Nov 21, 2025

Ivory Eugene-Lamar Poole Jr, affectionately known as JR, was born January 30, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Juamelia Hutton and Ivory Poole Sr. JR transitioned peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 10.

JR attended Westridge, Linden West, and Benjamin Banneker Elementary Schools. He loved playing with his friends, gym class, and recess.

JR had a boundless passion...

Christopher Wayne Yarber

Christopher Wayne Yarber

Nov 21, 2025

Christopher Yarber, 53, of Raytown passed away November 21, 2025. He was born January 24, 1972 to Burl Yarber and Wanda Jeffrrey. 

George Edward Allen Jr.

George Edward Allen Jr.

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. George Edward Allen Jr. 70,  of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 21, 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice. He was born to Mr. George E. Allen Sr. & Doris (Griffen) Allen in Kansas City, Mo. 

Memorial Services will be held on December 13, 2025 at 11 A.M. at Southside Christian Church 7304 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, Mo 64132.

Marjorie Evelyn Therio

Marjorie Evelyn Therio

Nov 20, 2025

Marjorie Evelyn Wayne Therio passed away at her Kansas City home on November 20, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born at St. Luke’s Hospital to Frances Cheshire Wayne and John Edward Wayne. From a young age, Marge loved creative arts, cats, and gardening, and she left her distinctive mark on several homes throughout the Kansas City area.

A...

Kenneth Eugene Michael

Kenneth Eugene Michael

Nov 20, 2025

Kenneth E. Michael 58, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on November 20, 2025 at University Health @ Truman. He was born to Ralph Michael & Linda Michael- Feil In Kansas City, Mo. 

Private Disposition

Larry Kpel Hollins

Larry Kpel Hollins

Nov 20, 2025

Reflections on the Life of Larry Capell Hollins

A Life of Service, Faith, and Family

Larry K’Pel Hollins was born on August 20th, 1957, to Shirley Hollins and Charles Hollins. Raised in a close-knit family in Odessa, Larry graduated from Odessa High School before serving his country with honor in the military.

After his service, he dedicated many years to the Jackson County...

Shirley Jean Burns

Shirley Jean Burns

Nov 20, 2025

Shirley Jean Burns 89, of Kansas City, Mo  passed away on November 20, 2025 at Northland Rehab Healthcare. She was born to Elmer Kellingsworth and Vinita Kellingsworth in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Private Disposition

Larry Kpel Hollins

Larry Kpel Hollins

Nov 20, 2025

Larry K. Hollins 68, of Kansas City , Mo passed away on November 20, 2025 at home. He was born to Charles Hollins & Shirley Hollins Hannon in Lexington, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 12, 2025, visitation will be from 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. with services beginning at 11 A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Odessa,...

Nella Mae Verge - Waldon

Nella Mae Verge - Waldon

Nov 20, 2025

Nella Mae Verge was born on March 11, 1954 to Lillie Mae Verge and Clemon Newborn in Hope, Arkansas. She moved to Kansas City with her mother and siblings in 1961.

Nella Mae graduated from Manuel High School in Kansas City, MO in 1971, where she earned her high school diploma.Nella worked for several years as a home health aide until...

Betty Louise Brooks

Betty Louise Brooks

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Louise Brooks was born on May 31, 1951 in Drew County, Arkansas to Rebie Lucille Williams (nee Lambert) and Robert Edward Brooks. She was raised by her maternal grandmother and aunt until her majority.

Ms. Brooks graduated from Drew High School (1970) and education was a lifelong pursuit and she earned her Associates Degree in Accounting along with numerous certificates...

Raymond Lamont Hamilton

Raymond Lamont Hamilton

Nov 19, 2025

Raymond Lamont Hamilton II, 42, was born November 1,1983, to the parents of Raymond Lamont Hamilton and Corazon Denise Webb in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Raytown High School and received his high school diploma. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2002, and completed 4 years, with an honorable discharge in 2006. He studied at the Universal...

Shaneka Stuart

Shaneka Stuart

Nov 18, 2025

Shaneka Stuart  41, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 18, 2025. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 18, 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. 

Carol Ann Starnes (Peer)

Carol Ann Starnes (Peer)

Nov 18, 2025

Carol Starnes (Peers), 78, of Blue Springs passed away November 18, 2025. She was born January 19, 1947 to Morris and Helen Peer. She served in The U.S. Marines. 

Craig D. Washington

Craig D. Washington

Nov 18, 2025

Craig D. Washington was born August 28, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kimberly Johnson and Gregory Evans.

Craig was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District.

Craig worked at Xpress Mart on Prospect, where he became a familiar and respected face in the neighborhood. He formed strong relationships with the people who came through the doors every day. Craig was...

Helen Joan West

Helen Joan West

Nov 17, 2025

Helen Joan West (1935-2025) passed away peacefully on Nov. 17 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy William West (died 2017); her daughter Sherry (died 2020); and survived by her daughter Barbara Youngblood (Steven), two grandsons, Alex Youngblood and Joshua Greenlee (Lauren), a sister (Alberta Gabauer), numerous nieces and...

Charles Kevin Perryman

Charles Kevin Perryman

Nov 16, 2025

Charles Perryman, 68, of Kansas City passed away November 16, 2025. He was born July 28, 1957 to Charles and Alma Perryman. 

Terrell Nelson McIntosh

Terrell Nelson McIntosh

Nov 16, 2025

Terrell Nelson McIntosh 34, of Kansas City, Mo passed away November 16, 2025. He was born to Venton Loveless & Ronetta McIntosh in Kansas City, Mo. 

Memorial Services will be held on December 9, 2025 at 3 P.M. at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 2800 East 18th St. Kansas City, Mo 64127.

Audrey Luille Fletcher (Coburn)

Audrey Luille Fletcher (Coburn)

Nov 15, 2025

Audrey Fletcher, 70, of Riverside passed away November 15, 2025. She was born October 05, 1955 to MArion and Lyla Coburn. 

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