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Mona Lee Kirk

Mona Lee Kirk

Jan 23, 2026

Mona Lee Kirk,75, passed away January 23,2026. She was born October 21,1950 to Leonard Beck and Emma Beck. She was married to William Kirk. 

Robert Lee Bledsoe

Robert Lee Bledsoe

Jan 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lee Bledsoe, 75, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on January 22, 2026. Bob was born July 6, 1950 in Springfield, MO to James “JF” Franklin Bledsoe and Joan (Tutt) Bledsoe. He was a graduate of Ole Miss with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and received his Master of Arts from...

Diane Margery Stan (Bedborough)

Diane Margery Stan (Bedborough)

Jan 22, 2026

Diane Margery Stan,79, of Ottawa passed away January 22,2026. She was born July 6,1946 to Bernard Bedborough and Joan Bedborough. 

Cynthia Renee Strube

Cynthia Renee Strube

Jan 22, 2026

Cynthia Renee Strube, 44,of Chillicothe passed away January 22,2026 .She was born March 21, 1981 to Robert Strube and Geneva White. 

William Charles Vanatta

William Charles Vanatta

Jan 22, 2026

William Charles Vanatta (Bill) was born on October 19, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William and Teresa Vanatta. He received a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Bill worked as a videographer and editor for KCTV 5 News for over 30 years, as well as co-owning a freelance marketing firm, Key Marketing. Bill married Debra...

Thomas Flint Branham

Thomas Flint Branham

Jan 22, 2026

Thomas was born 10-11-1959 in North Kansas City Hospital to Bill and Norma Branham and departed this life 01-22-2026 at home.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bill and Norma Branham; sister, Gail Niccoli; and brother, Mike Wiegand.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnna Branham, and son, Mike F. Branham; two grandchildren, Ashlynn Struve and Billy Branham;

nieces,...

Carlos Alexander Castro

Carlos Alexander Castro

Jan 21, 2026

Carlos Castro,80,passed away January 21,2026. He was born April 25,1945 to Carlos Castro Jr. and Delia Maynez .

Patricia Ann Keys

Patricia Ann Keys

Jan 21, 2026

Patricia Ann Keys,52,of Odessa passed away January 21,2026 . She was born January 24,1973 to William McDonald Sr. and Sarah Mc Donald. 

Ricky Dale Chambers

Ricky Dale Chambers

Jan 21, 2026

Ricky Chambers, 67, passed away January 21, 2026. He was born May 26,1958 to Darrel Chambers and Arlene Boyaton. He served in The U.S. Army.

Joey Earl Shelton

Joey Earl Shelton

Jan 20, 2026

Joey Earl Shelton was born in Kansas City, MO on February 6, 1963. He was the son of Albert Hobby and Mary Alice Shelton. He was the nineth child of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Ellistene Jones and Vera Corrine Meniefield; two brothers Lonnie Gene Sutton and Loveless (Pete) Washington; 4 nieces, 1...

Harold Rydell Carter

Harold Rydell Carter

Jan 20, 2026

Harold Rydell Carter was born on August 5, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri to Hal Carter and Thelma Carter.

Harold accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Emmanual Baptist Church.

Harold attended school in the Kansas City Public School District, including Northeast Senior High School.

Harold worked for Synder Supermarket for 20 years, where to worked as a stocker, cashier,...

Abel Philip Schroeder

Abel Philip Schroeder

Jan 20, 2026

Abel Philip Schroeder was born October 7, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri. After several private adoptions fell through, Joel and Ruth Schroeder adopted him when he was three weeks old through an agency called the L.I.G.H.T. House. Abel became a child of God through holy baptism on November 9, 1986. He joined as a sibling of his dear sister, Addie,...

Marco Aurelio Rosa

Marco Aurelio Rosa

Jan 20, 2026

Marco Aurelio Rosa, 70, of Kansas City passed away January 20,2026 . He was born January 8,1956 .He was married to Cleotilde Velasquez .

Derek L Seiler

Derek L Seiler

Jan 20, 2026

Derek Seiler, 48, of Kansas City passed away January 20,2026. He was born August 30,1977 to Lynn D. Seiler and Anita M. Seiler. He was married to Santa Seiler. 

Terrance Lee Wilane

Terrance Lee Wilane

Jan 20, 2026

Terrance Lee Wilane,59, of Lee's Summit passed away January 20,2026. He was born August 24,1966 to Larry Wilane and Bonnie Stogsdale. 

Gicelleme Marie Gilles

Gicelleme Marie Gilles

Jan 20, 2026

Gicellme Marie Gilles, 83, of Kansas City passed away January 20, 2026. She was born to Leonard Gilles and Leonie Gilles.

A funeral service will be held Friday, February 06, 2026 at Gladstone Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3800 NE 80th St, Kansas City, MO 64119. The visitation will begin at 10:00am, the service will follow at 11:00am. 

Emoreai Eugene Scott

Emoreai Eugene Scott

Jan 19, 2026

Emoreai Eugene Scott, passed away January19,2026. He was born January18,2026 to Doniece Scott.  

Paula Suzanne Craft (Cordero)

Paula Suzanne Craft (Cordero)

Jan 19, 2026

Paula Suzanne Craft 84, of Pleasant Hill, passed away January 19,2026. She was born to Martin Cordero and Sarah Cordero. 

Ronald Larry Ross

Ronald Larry Ross

Jan 18, 2026

Ronald Larry Ross,69, of Kansas City passed away January 18, 2026. He was born May 27,1956 to Denver Ross Jr. and Katheryn Ross. He was married to Natalie Ross. 

Funeral service will be held Wednesday February 4,2026 at Golden Gate Funeral and Cremation Services    2800 East 18th Street KCMO 64127

Visitation is scheduled 10AM-11AM 

The Service will follow at 11AM  

Barbara Jean Handy (Ferguson)

Barbara Jean Handy (Ferguson)

Jan 18, 2026

Mom, there is not enough words to describe how much I love you. Love your wonderful smile and being positive all the time.I"m thankful I got those things from you, you always made everyone feel welcomed and loved, Really going to miss playing cards with you, you were the best cook ever! Love you so much! Nothing will ever be...

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