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Norma Louise Masterson-Reed

Norma Louise Masterson-Reed

Jul 17, 2026

Norma Masterson-Reed,76, of Kansas City, passed away on July 17, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1950, to Ralph Masterson Sr. and Elaine Masterson. 

A service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral &Cremation LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO. There will not be a wake . The service will begin promptly at 3:00 pm. 

Velma Jean Jennings(Rodgers)

Velma Jean Jennings(Rodgers)

Jul 19, 2026

Velma Jennings(Rodgers), 91, of Kansas City, passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1934, to Johnny Rodgers and Odessa Rodgers. 

A service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with the service to...

Tonya Laree Dillard

Tonya Laree Dillard

Jul 21, 2026

Tonya Laree Dillard departed her earthly home on July 21, 2026. She was the oldest of two children. Born to the union of Carol Gibbs and Van Dillard Sr., Tonya graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Missouri, in 1982. She was employed by Casey’s Microfilming in Kansas City, Missouri, for several years. Tonya accepted Christ at an Early age....

Denise Ann Miller

Denise Ann Miller

Jul 27, 2026

Denise Miller, 69, of Kansas City, passed away on July 27, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1956, to Robert and Gloria Miller.

Christopher Loy Smith

Christopher Loy Smith

Jul 27, 2026

Christopher Smith,52, of Kansas City, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1974, to James Preston and Shirley Inge. He was married to Pamela Smith.  

Sherry Ann Riley

Sherry Ann Riley

Jul 26, 2026

Sherry Riley, 46, of Kansas City, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1979, to Kenny Glasco and Wilma Winters.

A service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Providence House of Worship COGIC, 1925 Hardesty Ave, KCMO 64127 . A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am with the service following...

Catherine Virginia Christiansen

Catherine Virginia Christiansen

Jul 26, 2026

Catherine Christiansen,48, of Grandview, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1977, to Jack and Judith Christiansen. 

Faye Evelyn Arnold(Sanders)

Faye Evelyn Arnold(Sanders)

Jul 25, 2026

Faye Arnold(Sanders),71, of Blue Springs, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1955, to Isiah Sanders and Mary Sanders. She was married to Roderick Arnold.  

A service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC: 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from...

Cheryl Ann McNamara(Vsetecka)

Cheryl Ann McNamara(Vsetecka)

Jul 25, 2026

Cheryl McNamara(Vsetecka), 76, Tonganoxie, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1949, to Charles Vsetecka and Estelle Vsetecka. 

Victoria Ruth Riley(Parker)

Victoria Ruth Riley(Parker)

Jul 25, 2026

Victoria Riley(Parker), 69, of Belton, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1957, to Joseph Parker and Nannie Parker. 

Bruce Lane Henson

Bruce Lane Henson

Jul 24, 2026

Bruce Lane Henson, 66, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 24, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1959, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Gene and Frances Henson.Bruce spent much of his career in transportation and logistics, where he was known as a dedicated manager with an unwavering work ethic. He often said he would “work until the day...

Mary E. Greer(Kodar)

Mary E. Greer(Kodar)

Jul 24, 2026

Mary Greer(Kodar), 76, of Richards, passed away on July 24, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1950.

Robert Louis Mansfield

Robert Louis Mansfield

Jul 23, 2026

Robert Mansfield,69, of Grandview, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1956, to Clarence Mansfield and Mary Mansfield. 

William Russell Banks

William Russell Banks

Jul 21, 2026

William Banks, 88, of Kansas City, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1938, to Eugene Banks and Jamesetta Patterson. He was married to Laurette Banks. 

Hans Viktor Oesterreich

Hans Viktor Oesterreich

Jul 21, 2026

Hans Oesterreich,52, of Overland Park, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1974, to David Oesterreich and Dorris Oesterreich. 

Dorlisa Joann Newcomb

Dorlisa Joann Newcomb

Jul 20, 2026

Dorlisa Newcomb died on 20 July 2026. She was only 57 years old. She was absolutely funny. quick wit and a photographic memory. Her photographic memory would drive me crazy. Driving down the highway at 70 miles an hour, she would ask me Did you see that blue butterfly on that branch?. If you ever drove with her, you wouldn’t...

Edward Nelson Cunningham

Edward Nelson Cunningham

Jul 20, 2026

Edward Cunningham, 71, of Blue Springs, passed away on July 20, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1955, to Edward Cunningham and Lula Cunningham.

Ronald R. Thomas

Ronald R. Thomas

Jul 19, 2026

Ronald R. Thomas, 80, of Gardner, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1945.

Richard Young Sr.

Richard Young Sr.

Jul 19, 2026

Richard Young Sr., 84, of Kingsville passed away July 19, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1942, to Willard Young and Mable Manor. He was married to Billie Young.  

Harry Michael Hercules

Harry Michael Hercules

Jul 18, 2026

Harry Hecules, 61, of Bonner Springs, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1965, to James Hercules and JoAnn Goodwin. He was married to Elizabeth Hercules.  

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