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William Austin Lucas Sr.

William Austin Lucas Sr.

Sep 5, 2026

William Austin Lucas Sr., September 2, 1950 – September 5, 2026. William Austin Lucas Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. William was born September 2, 1950, to Clydean Lee Collins Lucas and Charles William Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents and was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Nellie Mae...

Lisa Michelle Cole

Lisa Michelle Cole

Sep 5, 2026

Lisa Cole, 59, of Lexington, passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1967, to Lloyd and Florence Cole. 

Matthew Schmitz

Matthew Schmitz

Sep 5, 2026

Matthew Schmitz, 61, of Kansas City, passed away on September 5, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1965, to Louis Schmitz and Margaret Murphy. 

Tammy Lynn Lopez

Tammy Lynn Lopez

Sep 3, 2026

Tammy Lynn (Dye) Lopez, 62, unexpectedly passed away on September 3, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a lifetime of memories that will never be forgotten.

Tammy was born to Dennis and Phyllis (Dempsey) Dye. She was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. Family was an important part of Tammy’s life, but there was nothing she treasured more than...

Richard James Saffley

Richard James Saffley

Sep 3, 2026

Richard James Saffley

January 20, 1956 – September 3, 2026

Richard James Saffley, age 70, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1956, in San Diego, California, to Helma and Harold Saffley. Richard worked for Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant for 10 years before retiring in 2018. He shared 41 years of marriage with his wife, Evelyn Saffley, building...

Cathy Ann Evans

Cathy Ann Evans

Sep 3, 2026

Cathy Evans,68, of Warrensburg, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1957, to Raymond Kruger and Carol Whisler. She was married to Donald Evans. 

Donald Lee Mayse Sr.

Donald Lee Mayse Sr.

Sep 2, 2026

Donald Mayse Sr. passed away on September 2, 2026. He is survived by his children, Amanda, D.J., and Samantha, and his grandchild, Luke. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Mayse, and his brothers, Jimmy Mayse and Dan Mayse.

Donald will be remembered by his family and loved ones.

Edith I Leffingwell(Bear)

Edith I Leffingwell(Bear)

Sep 2, 2026

Edith (Edie) Irene Bear Leffingwell was born September 9, 1934, in Las Animas, Colorado, where she grew up. She often spoke fondly of spending time with her grandmother, Parthena, while her parents, Walt and Vineta, worked in their farm implement store. Together, Edie and Parthena collected buttons, cooked, and quilted. Edie and her brother Ed also spent time watching their...

Johnnie Rollins

Johnnie Rollins

Sep 1, 2026

Johnnie Rollins, 72, of Tonganoxie, passed away on September 1, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1954, to Louis Rollins and Betty King  

Brian Lee Hamilton

Brian Lee Hamilton

Aug 31, 2026

Brian Hamilton,53, of Independence, passed away on August 31, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1972, to Lee and Bonnie Hamilton.  

Ryan Chavez Wyatt Sr.

Ryan Chavez Wyatt Sr.

Aug 30, 2026

Ryan Wyatt Sr. was born on August 11, 1981, in Kansas City, to LaTonya Wyatt. He was one of five children. Ryan departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Butte, Montana, surrounded by the mountains and the crisp, peaceful air he so deeply appreciated. Ryan was first married to Sasha Goode. From this union, two children were born:...

Sandra Spear(Gilmore)

Sandra Spear(Gilmore)

Aug 30, 2026

Sandra Spear(Gilmore), 73, of Edwards, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1952, to Walter W. and Delta Ann Gilmore. 

Melina Ann Hallman

Melina Ann Hallman

Aug 30, 2026

Melina Hallman, 60, of Independence, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1966, to Edward and Annette Davis. 

Ethel Mae Sharp

Ethel Mae Sharp

Aug 30, 2026

Ethel Mae Sharp was born on January 28, 1955, in Batesville, Mississippi, to the late Robert Sharp and Leona Woodall.

Ethel accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Shallow Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Kansas Elementary School and Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee, before moving to Kansas City, Missouri, where she...

Alan DeLane Blount

Alan DeLane Blount

Aug 29, 2026

Alan Blount, 60, of Kansas City, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1966, to Warzell and Equilla Blount. He served in the U.S. Army.  

Sarah Ann Boyette(Reed)

Sarah Ann Boyette(Reed)

Aug 29, 2026

Sarah Ann Boyette was born on October 5, 1947, in Center Ridge, Arkansas, to the late Cassie and Eddie Reed. She was the fifth of eight children: Melvin Hawkins, Wilma Virgil, Ola Nelson, Lois Devlin, Eddie Reed, Ellis Reed, and Sandra Baker. She peacefully transitioned from this life on the morning of August 29, 2026. Sarah committed her life to...

Angel Lynn Spero(Gilstrap)

Angel Lynn Spero(Gilstrap)

Aug 29, 2026

Angel Spero,49, of Gladstone, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1977, to Richard Gilstrap and Cheri Whitworth. 

Gerald Joseph Brucken

Gerald Joseph Brucken

Aug 29, 2026

Gerald Brucken, 65, of Lexington, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1961, to Leo and Agatha Brucken. Survived by his daughter, Lindsey Brucken, and two sons, Jesse Brucken and Chad Brucken.

Bernice Mae Decker(Welsh)

Bernice Mae Decker(Welsh)

Aug 29, 2026

Bernice Decker(Welsh), 83, of Garnett, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1943, to Raymond Welsh and Dorothy Hardman. 

Rosie Bell Hill

Rosie Bell Hill

Aug 28, 2026

Rosie B. Hill was born in Moorehead, Mississippi, to proud parents Marion L. Bowie-Hill and Walter Hill Sr. Rosie was educated at Sumner High Academy in KCK, along with two years at KCK Community College for nursing. She loved and cherished GOD and her family. Rosie was an amazing cook. She worked as a CNA, chef, and pre-K educator. The...

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