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Susannah Simmons Wisdom
Jul 8, 2025
Susannah Wisdom, 60, of Independence passed away July 08, 2025. She was born June 13, 1965 to Gene Wisdom and Ursula Cunningham
David Allen Barnes
Jul 7, 2025
David Barnes, 71, of Shawnee, passed away July 07, 2025. He was born April 27, 1954 to Harold and Hazel Barnes. He was married to Patricia Barnes. He served in The Army.
Winton Dale Kelley
Jul 6, 2025
Winton Kelley, 72, of Blue Springs, passed away July 06, 2025. He was born April 24, 1953 to Darold and Viola Kelley. He was married to Sherryl Lewis.
Don Dewayne Ashley
Jul 6, 2025
Don Ashley, 69, of Kansas City, passed away July 06, 2025. He was born May 01, 1956 to Don Ashley Sr. and Carrie Ashley.
Judy Ann Walters (Geske)
Jul 4, 2025
Judy Walters, 72, of Blue Springs passed awy July 04, 2025. She was born October 15, 1952 to Williams Geske Sr, and Terrie Geske.
Gevonni Roberto Davis
Jul 4, 2025
Gevonni Davis, 44, of Junction City, passed away July 04, 2025. He was born June 30, 1981 to Xavier Scott and Kimberly Davis.
Claude Levan Wilson Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Claude Levan Wilson, 82, of Raytown, MO passed away July 3,2025 He was born in Ruston, Louisiana March 16, 1943, to Claude Wilson Sr. and Iva Marie Moses.
Darryl Wayne Donnell
Jul 3, 2025
Darryl Dwayne Donnell was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Marshall Donnell and Elaine Donnell on October 18, 1962. He graduated from J.C. Harmon High School, and in the early to mid-1980s, he enlisted in the United States Army. He later joined the National Guard, proudly serving his country.
At a young age, Darryl married Tiera Donnell. Together, they...
Ok Sim Kim
Jul 2, 2025
Ok Sim Kim, affectionately known to many as "Imo," passed away on July 2, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 75. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born on June 12, 1950, in Seoul, South Korea, Imo brought with her a deep sense of resilience...
Cherryl Ann Richards (Burrill)
Jul 2, 2025
Cherryl Richard, 70, of Sugar Creek passed away July 02, 2025. She was born August 26, 1954 to Charles Burrill and Eleanor Spencer. She was married to Leonard Richards.
Craig Alan Philips
Jul 2, 2025
Craig Alan Phillips, 59, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 with his family and love ones present. He was born on March 30, 1966, in Kansas City, Kansas, to his loving parents Janet and Raymond. Craig lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and an unwavering spirit.
Craig was a cherished husband to his wife, Tracie Phillips,...
Cherryl Ann Richards
Jul 2, 2025
Cherryl Burrill Richards was a gentle soul with a fierce heart — the kind of person who put everyone else’s needs before her own, not because she had to, but because she wanted to. At 70 years old, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength that will never be forgotten.
She was deeply loved by everyone who...
Michael Alan Blanton
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Blanton, 64, of Blue Springs, passed away July 02, 2025. HE was born April 3, 1961 to Laurence and Joan Blanton.
Sandra Lou Griffin
Jul 1, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Lou Griffin of Grandview, MO, passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born and raised in Missouri and moved to Tennessee for 36 years before returning to Missouri. She was the life of the party, and everyone called her Mom or Nanna. Her favorite nickname was “Nanna Banana.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Griffin;...
Shirley Marie Loney (Crow)
Jul 1, 2025
Shirley Marie Loney, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away July 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born September 16, 1941, in Stoutsville, MO, she was the daughter of Rollie Earl Crow and Gertrude Marie Crow. Shirley’s life was full of love, humor, and family dedication.
Shirley grew up in Monroe City, MO, alongside her sister Irene as best...
Michelle Denise Page-Akpan
Jul 1, 2025
MICHELE DENISE PAGE-AKPAN WAS BORN JANUARY 27, 1958, TO HARRY SALES, SR. AND HORTENSE E. PAGE WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH, ALONG WITH HER DAUGHTER KAYLA PAGE, HER TWIN SON’S NICHOLAS AND TYLER PAGE, HER TWO SISTER’S BRENDA VAUGHN AND ELLA MCCLELLAND.
MICHELLE WAS EDUCATED IN THE KANSAS CITY, MO SCHOOL DISTRICT, SHE THEN ATTENDED JOB CORPS IN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO,...
John Whitten Lindsey
Jul 1, 2025
John Lindsey, 64, of Kansas City, passed away July 1, 2025. He was born July 1, 1961, to A.C. Lindsey and Lillie Lindsey. He was married to Zelda Lindsey.
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127. The service will begin at 3:00...
Ruth Marie Taylor
Jun 29, 2025
Ruth M. Taylor was born on October 16, 1934, in Trinity, Missouri, and peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, her devoted husband Carl Taylor, and other cherished family members.
Ruth leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. She is survived by her daughter, Minnie Friend, and five sons: Gary, Robert,...
Mary Elizabeth Howard
Jun 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Howard was born on March 31, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Leo Howard Sr. and Alice L. Howard. She was affectionately known to family and friends as “Little Mary.” She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her sister Jane L. Burns, and her brother Leo Robert Howard Jr.
Mary received her education at...
Zyn Lee Day
Jun 28, 2025
Zyn Day passed away June 28, 2025. He was born to Vernon Day and Ershay Ross.
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