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Verna Louise Knapp
Jun 10, 2026
Verna Louise Knapp, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2026. Verna was born on December 6, 1945, in Johnson City, New York, and was raised on a dairy farm by her parents, Beatrice and A. Jack Knapp in Vestal, New York, alongside her older sister, Irene, and younger brother, Jack. Verna was known...
Melissa Rae Creason (Dix)
Jun 10, 2026
Melissa Creason(Dix), 57, of Iola, passed away June 10, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1968, to Raymond Dix and Mary Powers. She was married to James Creason.
Shirley Denise Dunklin ( Reeves)
Jun 9, 2026
Shirley Dunklin (Reeves), 74, of Raytown, passed away June 9, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1951, to David Reeves and Otha Kirksey McCorvey.
John Dulman Ajero
Jun 9, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we remember and celebrate the life of John Ajero, lovingly known by many as Carl or Carlo, who passed away far too soon at the age of 25.John was born in the Philippines, where his story began. He carried his Filipino roots, culture, and love for his family with him wherever life took him....
Baby Westmoreland
Jun 9, 2026
Baby Westmoreland, of Kansas City, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on June 9, 2026, to Cierra Westmoreland.
Richard Ronald Johnson
Jun 9, 2026
Richard (Rick) Ronald Johnson, 74 of Gladstone passed away peacefully June 9, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House with his wife Debra Jane Johnson by his side.
There will be a celebration of Life July 18, 2026 at Moose Lodge #2414 at 2537 Blue Ridge Boulevard from 3-6 pm.
Rick was born November 23, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Jess and...
Inez Turner(Irby)
Jun 9, 2026
Inez Turner(Irby), 83, of Liberty, passed away June 9, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1942, to Everette Irby and Agnes England.
Rose Marie Turner
Jun 9, 2026
Rose Turner, 65, of Wichita, passed away June 09, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1960, to John Turner and Geraldine Turner.
Ray Junior Muniz
Jun 8, 2026
Ray Muniz, 49, of Round Rock, passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1976, to Reyes Muniz and Barbara Muniz. He served in the U.S. Army.
Tiffany Barbano
Jun 8, 2026
Tiffany Barbano,43, of Kansas City, passed away June 8, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1982, to Thomas Barbano and Tracy Poless.
Laura Rachel Kaneaster
Jun 7, 2026
Laura Rachel Kaneaster passed away on June 7, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rick and Linda Kaneaster. Laura was raised in Warsaw, Missouri, where she attended Warsaw High School and built lifelong friendships. She was known for her kind heart, infectious sense of humor, and ability to make anyone laugh. Laura never...
Michael Patrick Dwyer I
Jun 7, 2026
Michael Patrick Dwyer I, 68, of Kansas City, passed away on June 7, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1958, to Michael Dwyer and Kathlen Dwyer. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, 2800 East 18th Street. KCMO 64127 at 3:00 pm. There is no wake.
Willie Ray Williams Sr.
Jun 7, 2026
Willie (Ray) Williams, 73, departed from this life on June 7, 2026, after an extended illness. Willie Ray was born on June 25, 1952, to the late Marie Williams and Willie Woods in Kansas City Kansas. He attended Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and graduated from Sumner High School in 1970. Ray later attended Penn Valley College, where he studied...
Sylvia Walker (Chandler)
Jun 6, 2026
Sylvia Walker (Chandler), 88, of Blue Springs, passed away June 6, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1937, to Booker T. Chandler Sr. and Ethel Chandler.
Leland Leroy Newell Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leland “Leroy” Newell, Jr., 64, who passed away in his home in Independence, Missouri, on June 6, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at his church, The Church at Three Trails, in Independence, Missouri, on June 20th, 2026, at 10 am for visitation and 11...
Robert Manley Shettles
Jun 6, 2026
Robert Manley Shettles, 86, of Gladstone, passed away June 6, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1939, to Basil Shettles and Ruth Merritt. He was married to Sara Jo Shettles. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Richard Reed Sallaz II
Jun 5, 2026
Richard Reed Sallaz II, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, entered his eternal rest on June 5, 2026, peacefully at home.
Richard was born on November 6, 1961, to Beatrice Lillian Sallaz(Brunson) and Richard Reed Sallaz. He was the second of five children. Richard attended Winnetonka High School and spent his entire life in Kansas City, Missouri. Richard loved his family deeply....
Robert Halford
Jun 5, 2026
Robert Halford, 85, of Kansas City, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1941, to Carl Halford. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
James Levi Leathers
Jun 5, 2026
James Levi Leathers was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on April 5, 1935. He was the fourth child born to Theodore and Mary Leathers. The family moved to Kansas City, MO, when James was around 12 years old. He was educated in the KC school district. Graduating from RT Coles in 1953He married Phyllis Mack in June of 1958; they later...
Lucille Hudson
Jun 5, 2026
Lucille Hudson, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 20, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Albert and Aretha Hudson. As the eldest of three children, Lucille embraced responsibility early in life, caring for her younger siblings with a natural warmth and devotion. She thrived throughout her...
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