Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Susie McGee was born in Jonestown Mississippi to the union of Josie and James Townsell. Susie was the fifth born of eleven children.

Susie was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public school and Kansas City education program. Susie worked in the laundry business for over forty years. She was employed at Thriftway cleaners, Stanford Saper cleaners and Plaza ford Ideal...

Nov 13, 2024

With broken hearts, the family of Anthony Lee Rodrigues announce his passing on November 13, 2024 at the young age of 58. Anthony was born on January 13, 1966 to Teresa and Curtis Levi Rodrigues in Beaufort, South Carolina. He lived in Missouri for several years, and in 2003 he moved to Cameron.  

Anthony served his country in the navy...

Nov 13, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Kenneth Lloyd Russell, 77 of Olathe, Kansas died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born Sunday, February 2, 1947 in Lafe, Arkansas.

Nov 13, 2024

Bruce Harter, 58 of Kansas City, Missouri died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Sunday, October 23, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Nov 12, 2024

Steven Girard, 70 of Overland Park, Kansas died on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland, Kansas. He was born Friday, March 19, 1954 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.He served in the Army.

Nov 12, 2024

James Perry Merchant, 67 of Fontana, Kansas died on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born Saturday, July 13, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. He served in the Marine Corps.

Nov 11, 2024

Charles Edward Fox, 67 of Leavenworth, Kansas died on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was born Monday, May 13, 1957 in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Charles Fox and Lavada Fox. He served in the Army.

Nov 10, 2024

Charles E. Beal, the eldest of six children, was born on March 14, 1948, in Haskell, Oklahoma, to Willie L. Beal and Bobby J. Wilson.

Charles attended public schools in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. From a young age, he demonstrated a passion for boxing, competing with the Pan America Boxing Club and the Gateway Boxing Club.

A diligent and dedicated...

Nov 10, 2024

Our beloved mother was born on April 30, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, to the union of Augustus T. Webb Sr. and Thelma Watson. She was raised in Rosedale, Kansas, where she completed her formal education. Introduced to God at an early age by her mother, she attended a missionary church in Rosedale. After relocating to Kansas City, Missouri, she joined...

Nov 10, 2024

James C French II

May 20, 1961 - November 10, 2024

Jim French, 63, of Lawrence passed away on November 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons James Calvin French III and Chancellor French, daughter, Lcpl Alexis French, grandson, James Calvin French IV, his brother

Russ French and his family as well as, his...

Nov 10, 2024

Steven Dowland, 41 of Kansas City, Missouri died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Wednesday, February 2, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Robert Dowland and Sally McCaslin Dowland. 

Nov 9, 2024

Marcus Oldham, 27 of Valliant, Oklahoma died on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Friday, November 15, 1996 in Idabel, Oklahoma, he was the son of Antwon Miller and Karen Oldham Akins. 

Nov 9, 2024

Deacon Percy Watkins was born on December 17, 1933, to Walter and Katherine Watkins in Kansas City, MO. He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri school system and graduated from R.T. Coles High School. Percy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956.

After his military service, Percy worked various jobs before retiring from...

Nov 9, 2024

David L. Foster, 62, was born in Kansas City Missouri. David resided in Independence, Missouri where he passed away at home after a brief but intense battle with cancer on November 09, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. David was a jack of many trades. He loved to spend time with his family and watch NASCAR...

Nov 9, 2024

Johnnie James Sharp was born on November 7 th , 1985, in Kansas City, Kansas to Tashalyn Kinzey and Johnnie J. Harris Jr.

Johnnie was educated at Wyandotte High School and attended Kansas City Kansas Community College for some time. He worked for AAA Disposal Service. Johnnie was extremely proud of his accomplishment of receiving his CDL. He was blessed with...

Nov 8, 2024

Mark Sidney Blaine, 61 of Kansas City, Missouri peacefully passed away on November 8th, 2024, after battling cancer. He was born on November 28th, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul Blaine and Shirley Phillips. Mark attended SouthWest Highschool and later went on to work in construction and join the Carpenters Union. 

 Mark met the love of his life, Mary, in...

Nov 8, 2024

Michael Goodrich, 46 of Kansas City, Missouri died on Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Lukes Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Saturday, September 16, 1978 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Nov 8, 2024

Melissa Diana Patten, 67 of Independence, Missouri died on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. She was born Sunday, June 23, 1957 in Bakersfield, California , she was the daughter of James Edwards and Elma Keener Edwards. 

Nov 8, 2024

Marion Wheeler, 70 of Raytown, Missouri died on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Armour Oaks in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born Monday, September 20, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri.