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Marilyn Landria Bender (Davis)

Marilyn Landria Bender (Davis)

Apr 30, 2026

Marilyn Bender (Davis) 74, of Leavenworth passed away April 30, 2026. She was born July 16, 1951 to Daniel Davis Sr. and Pauline Jackson. She was married to Howard Bender. 

Bobby Eugene Gines

Bobby Eugene Gines

Apr 30, 2026

Dr. Bobby Gines was an award-winning educator, dedicated leader, husband, father, and faithful servant whose life reflected excellence, discipline, and purpose. He served as an administrator in St. Louis Public Schools, the Riverview Gardens School District, and districts throughout the Kansas City, Missouri area. Over a distinguished 48-year career, Dr. Gines impacted countless lives as a teacher, principal, instructional coordinator,...

Dennis Raytrell Byrd

Dennis Raytrell Byrd

Apr 29, 2026

Dennis Byrd 50, of Raytown passed away April 29, 2026. He was born May 05, 1975 to Samuel Holt Sr. and Annye Holt (Byrd) . He was married to Cynthia Byrd. 

Phyllis Louise Trout

Phyllis Louise Trout

Apr 29, 2026

Phyllis Trout, 84, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29, 2026. Born on July 27, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Phyllis spent her youth in Poplar Bluff before building a life defined by family, competition, generosity, and a warm, positive attitude. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Trout.

Phyllis is survived...

Cynthia Rose Vaughn (Miller)

Cynthia Rose Vaughn (Miller)

Apr 28, 2026

God chose to bring Cynthia Rose Vaughn, lovingly known as “Cynthia Rose” home from her temporary residence in Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to rest in His arms after battling with cancer. She was surrounded and comforted by her beloved children and extended family members as she peacefully moved into her heavenly home. Young Cynthia Rose was born...

Charlene Kay Ederington (Corbin)

Charlene Kay Ederington (Corbin)

Apr 28, 2026

Charlene Ederington (Corbin) 79, of Kansas City passed away April 28, 2026. She was born November 24, 1946 to Charles Corbin and Lenora Corbin. 

Charita Walker

Charita Walker

Apr 27, 2026

Charita Walker 53,  of Mission passed away April 27, 2026. She was born September 12, 1972 to Johnny Walker and Verneda Lusain. 

A service will be held on Saturday May 9, 2026 at Victory Temple 3301 E. 12th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9:00-10:00 am , with the service to follow promptly at 11:00 am. 

Mariah Latriese Watson

Mariah Latriese Watson

Apr 26, 2026

Mariah Latriese Watson passed away April 26, 2026. She was born to Taneyah Watson. 

Darnell La'Monda Horn

Darnell La'Monda Horn

Apr 26, 2026

Darnell Horn 38, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. He was born February 26, 1988 to Arnell Taylor and Patricia Horn. 

Shane Allen Polcyn

Shane Allen Polcyn

Apr 26, 2026

Shane Polcyn 57, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. He was born March 18, 1969 to James Polcyn and Judith Day. 

Mary Teresa Stratton (Ryan)

Mary Teresa Stratton (Ryan)

Apr 26, 2026

Mary Stratton(Ryan) 64, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. She was born February 13, 1962 to Thomas Ryan and Patricia Leeper. 

Armando Munoz

Armando Munoz

Apr 26, 2026

Armando Munoz 78, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. He was born February 05, 1948 to Manuel Munoz Sr. and Eloisa Martinez. 

A service will be held on Saturday May 09, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2-3pm , with service to follow promptly at...

Alberta Paige (Adley)

Alberta Paige (Adley)

Apr 26, 2026

Alberta Paige(Adley) 84, of Belton passed away April 26, 2026. She was born April 11, 1942 to Buford Adley Sr. and Roberta Adley. 

A service will be held on Saturday May 09, 2026 at Christian Tabernacle COGIC 7405 Paseo Blvd. KCMO . The visitation will begin at 10-11am, with the service to follow promptly at 11am. 

Interment will take place following the...

Willard Thomas Brittingham

Willard Thomas Brittingham

Apr 26, 2026

Willard Brittingham 87, of Eagleville passed away April 26, 2026. He was born December 11, 1938 to Ivan Brittingham and Louise Horstman. 

Diane Marie Meyer (Graham)

Diane Marie Meyer (Graham)

Apr 26, 2026

Diane Meyer (Graham) 75, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. She was born February 04, 1951 to Leonard Graham and Dorothy Hortense.  She was married to Joseph Meyer. 

Brianna Nicole Billingsley

Brianna Nicole Billingsley

Apr 25, 2026

Brianna Nicole Billingsley, 29, of Kansas City, departed this life on April 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 9, 1997, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alexzandrick Billingsley and Amy Marie Madrigal. Brianna graduated from Ozanam in 2015. She was a dedicated worker who was employed at Walmart and later at Casey’s. Above all, Brianna was a...

Cynthia Dale Rigby (Brietzke)

Cynthia Dale Rigby (Brietzke)

Apr 24, 2026

Cynthia “Cyndy” D. Rigby (Brietzke), 65, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 at Belton Regional Medical Center. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on December 03, 1960, Cyndy graduated from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School June 1978, and held various positions throughout her career with the most recent being Sioux Chief. 

Cyndy loved sewing, crafting, reading, and spending time with both friends...

David Dwight Goodpaster

David Dwight Goodpaster

Apr 24, 2026

David Dwight Goodpaster age 69, passed away on April 24, 2026.

Born on December 27, 1956 to Ronald Goodpaster and Shirley Weatherford (Thompson), David lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1975 and went on to spend 46 years working as an electrician, a career he...

Wanda Jean Thornton (Blanton)

Wanda Jean Thornton (Blanton)

Apr 24, 2026

Wanda Thornton( Blanton) 69, of Kansas City passed away April 24, 2026. She was born September 25, 1956 to Billie Blanton Sr. and Marlene Ross. 

A service will be held Saturday May 09, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremations Services LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9:30-10:30 am, with the service to follow promptly...

James Frank Eastman

James Frank Eastman

Apr 23, 2026

James Frank Eastman, born January 28, 1967, in Chicago, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Frank and Geri Eastman and grew up alongside one older brother, one younger brother, and one younger sister, forming the foundation of a close-knit family that remained important to him throughout his life.James lived a life centered on...

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