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Elezy LaVerne Ward
Jun 23, 2026
Elezy Levern Ward. Born 8/13/1944 in Kansas City, Missouri. He accepted Christ at the early age of 12, which led him to become like a tree planted firmly amid the trials and tribulations of this world. His parents' names were odester jones and Cesar Ward. He worked for ConAgra for 10+ years, retiring with honors. He also enjoyed entrepreneurship in...
Ronell Hearron Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Ronell Hearron Sr., 53, of Kansas City, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1972, to William Hearron Sr and Joyce Hughes.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Christian Tabernacle COGIC, 7405 Paseo Blvd. KCMO The visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am, with the service to follow promptly at 11:00...
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...
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...
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...
Harry Lee West
Aug 22, 2026
Harry West, 76, of Kansas City, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1949, to Percilla West. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. There is no visitation. The Memorial...
William Austin Lucas Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
William Lucas Sr., 70, of Kansas City, passed away on September 5, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1950, to Charles Lucas and Clydean Collins.
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.
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.
Richard James Saffley
Sep 3, 2026
Richard Saffley, 70, of Overland Park, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1956, to Harold Saffley and Helma Oakes. He was married to Evelyn Saffley.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Alan DeLaine 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.
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.
Ramona Lee Ravenscroft(Kienzle)
Aug 28, 2026
Ramona Ravennscroft(Kienzle), 74, of Independence, passed away on August 28, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1950, to Robert Kienzle and Ramona Grado.
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