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Howard Jerome McDonald Jr.

Howard Jerome McDonald Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Howard McDonald Jr., 68, of Kansas City, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1957, to Howard McDonald Sr. and Vivian McDonald.  

Tammy Wynette Garrett

Tammy Wynette Garrett

Jul 8, 2026



In Loving Memory of Tammy Wynette Garrett

September 15, 1970 – July 8, 2026

Tammy Wynette Garrett passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 55, following a courageous battle with several health challenges.

Born on September 15, 1970, in Bakersfield, California, to Karen Faye Cofield and Verlon McDonald, Tammy spent the majority of her life in Bakersfield before relocating to...

Rosetta Jack(Davis)

Rosetta Jack(Davis)

Jul 7, 2026

Rosetta Jack(Davis), 79, of Junction City, passed away July 7, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1946, to William Davis Sr. and Anna Davis .  

Ronnie Gene Young

Ronnie Gene Young

Jul 7, 2026

Ronnie Young, 65, of Independence, passed away July 7, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1960, to Clyde Young and Laura Young. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Philip Lloyd Paige

Philip Lloyd Paige

Jul 7, 2026

Philip Lloyd Paige, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15th, 1953, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Wilbur LloydPaige and Vera Ione Paige.

Growing up in Blue Rapids, Kansas, Philip enjoyed playing football, fishing, and golfing with his dad. He was also a very talented artist. He...

Carl Truman Neill

Carl Truman Neill

Jul 6, 2026

Carl Neill, 71, of Raytown, passed away on July 06, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1954, to James Neill and Elizabeth Hoeschle. He served in the U.S. Army. 

Joseph Fields

Joseph Fields

Jul 6, 2026

Joseph Fields, 44, of Chicago, passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1981, to Willie Fields and Joanne James. 

Gary Richard Compton

Gary Richard Compton

Jul 6, 2026

Gary Compton, 69, of Independence, passed away July 6, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1956, to George Compton Sr. and Delores Compton. He served in the U.S. Army.

George Eugene Phillips Jr.

George Eugene Phillips Jr.

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of George Eugene Phillips, Jr.

George was born March 12, 1987. He departed this life at the age of 39 on July 5, 2026, in Lansing, Kansas. He was joined in holy matrimony on March 13, 2022, to Dwana L. Phillips in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his mother, four sons, and many other family...

Morris Eugene Patrick

Morris Eugene Patrick

Jul 5, 2026

Morris Patrick, 83, of Bate City passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1943, to Gilbert Patrick and Sarah Patrick. He was married to Wanda Patrick. He served in the U.S. Army.

Henrico Antonio Fitzgerald Sr.

Henrico Antonio Fitzgerald Sr.

Jul 3, 2026

Henrico Antonio Fitzgerald was born in Chicago Illinois on June 18, 1974 to Margarita Fitzgerald and Anthony Clark. Rico grew up between Chicago Illinois and Minneapolis Minnesota. Where he loved to spend time with his family.

Rico was joined in holy matrimony with his wife Madonna Fitzgerald on 9/21/2017. They have been together since 6/20/2004. This union produced 2 children.

Rico passed...

Martha Ann Russell(Butts)

Martha Ann Russell(Butts)

Jul 3, 2026

Martha Russell(Butts), 72, of Independence passed away on July, 3,2026. She was born on July 10, 1953, to John Butts Sr. and Renee Butts. She was married to Richard Russell. 

Cornelia Ann Bridgewater(Mims)

Cornelia Ann Bridgewater(Mims)

Jul 2, 2026

Sister Cornelia Ann Bridgewater-Mims, affectionately known as “Ms. Ann,” was born on September 28, 1957, to the late Cornelius Jonnie Bridgewater and Sister Roberta Elaine Roan Bridgewater. On July 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, God closed her earthly eyes and welcomed her into eternal rest.

Cornelia confessed Christ at an early age, walking a path of sanctification...

Anthony Shane Watson

Anthony Shane Watson

Jul 2, 2026

Anthony Watson,57, of Kansas City, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1968, to Jack Griffin and Mary Watson. He was married to Akia Watson. He served in the U.S. Army.  

Bruce Charles Thomas

Bruce Charles Thomas

Jul 1, 2026

Bruce Charles Thomas, a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who left this world far too soon on July 1, 2026, at the age of 24. Born on January 21, 2002, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Bruce was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew him. His infectious laughter and kind spirit touched many lives, leaving an indelible...

Anthony Dwayne Taylor

Anthony Dwayne Taylor

Jul 1, 2026

Anthony Taylor, 61, of Independence, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1964, to Cornelius Taylor and Thelma Taylor. 

Za'Kari Timahn Fleming

Za'Kari Timahn Fleming

Jul 1, 2026

Za'Kari Fleming (Baby Boy Richard) passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born to Jadavion Fleming and Lesliy Richard. 

David Eugene Hoffman

David Eugene Hoffman

Jun 30, 2026

David Hoffman, 78, of Raytown, passed away June 30, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1948, to Marvin Hoffman and Billye Hoffman. He served in the U.S. Navy. 

David Eugene Hoffman

David Eugene Hoffman

Jun 30, 2026

David Hoffman, 78, of Raytown, passed away June 30, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1948, to Marvin Hoffman and Billye Hoffman. He served in the U.S. Navy .  

Beverly Sue Fulks(Johnson)

Beverly Sue Fulks(Johnson)

Jun 30, 2026

Beverly Sue Fulks (Johnson) peacefully entered eternal rest on June 30, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born February 8, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of William and Anna Marie Johnson.

Beverly attended R.T. Cole and Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Beverly went on to become a hard-working and dedicated woman who took great...

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