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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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...

