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Bobby Eugene Gines
Apr 30, 2026
Dr. Bobby Gines was an award-winning educator, dedicated leader, husband, father, and faithful servant whose life reflected excellence, discipline, and purpose. He served as an administrator in St. Louis Public Schools, the Riverview Gardens School District, and districts throughout the Kansas City, Missouri area. Over a distinguished 48-year career, Dr. Gines impacted countless lives as a teacher, principal, instructional coordinator,...
Cavazion Charles Vernon Williams Jr
Apr 19, 2026
(“VOSSY”)CAVAZION CHARLES VERNON WILLIAMS JR., LOVINGLY KNOWN AS “VOSSY,” WAS BORN ON APRIL 7, 2011, IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, TO CHARLES VERNON WILLIAMS AND CARVORGGIA MARSHAE BROWN.
VOSSY WAS A STUDENT AT STALEY HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS VIBRANT PERSONALITY AND PRESENCE. HE PROUDLY PLAYED ON THE STALEY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM AS A SMALL FORWARD AND SHOOTING...
Wanda Jean Thornton (Blanton)
Apr 24, 2026
Wanda Thornton( Blanton) 69, of Kansas City passed away April 24, 2026. She was born September 25, 1956 to Billie Blanton Sr. and Marlene Ross.
A service will be held Saturday May 09, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremations Services LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9:30-10:30 am, with the service to follow promptly...
Alberta Paige (Adley)
Apr 26, 2026
Alberta Paige(Adley) 84, of Belton passed away April 26, 2026. She was born April 11, 1942 to Buford Adley Sr. and Roberta Adley.
A service will be held on Saturday May 09, 2026 at Christian Tabernacle COGIC 7405 Paseo Blvd. KCMO . The visitation will begin at 10-11am, with the service to follow promptly at 11am.
Interment will take place following the...
Armando Munoz
Apr 26, 2026
Armando Munoz 78, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. He was born February 05, 1948 to Manuel Munoz Sr. and Eloisa Martinez.
A service will be held on Saturday May 09, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2-3pm , with service to follow promptly at...
Talaida Marie Hill
Apr 13, 2026
Talaida Hill 47, of Kansas City passed away April 13, 2026. She was born August 07, 1978 to Horse Hill Sr. and Angie Hill.
A service will be held on May 14, 2026 at Peace Baptist Church 2300 Chestnut KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9am-10am, with a service to follow promptly at 10am.
Brianna Nicole Billingsley
Apr 25, 2026
Brianna Billingsley 29, of Kansas City passed away April 25, 2026 .She was born January 09, 1997 to Alexzondrick Billingsley and Amy Madrigal.
A service will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 4600 Cleveland Ave. KCMO 64130. The visitation will begin at 10-11 am, with the service to follow promptly at 11am.
Cynthia Rose Vaughn (Miller)
Apr 28, 2026
Cynthia Vaughn(Miller) 74, of Independence passed away April 28, 2026. She was born January 18, 1952 to Mary Swift.
A service will be held Monday May 18, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. A visitation will begin at 9 am-10 am , with the service to follow promptly at 10 am.
Interment will take...
Teresa Benatta Ashley
Apr 15, 2026
Teresa Ashley 47, of Kansas City passed away April 15, 2026. She was born January 12, 1979 to Benjamin Tendall Jr. and Terrie Ashby.
A Service will be held on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC 2800 E. 18th KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2pm-3pm , with a service to follow promptly at...
Phyllis Louise Trout
Apr 29, 2026
Phyllis Trout, 84, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29, 2026. Born on July 27, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Phyllis spent her youth in Poplar Bluff before building a life defined by family, competition, generosity, and a warm, positive attitude. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Trout.
Phyllis is survived...
Shane Allen Polcyn
Apr 26, 2026
Shane Polcyn 57, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. He was born March 18, 1969 to James Polcyn and Judith Day.
Mary Teresa Stratton (Ryan)
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Stratton(Ryan) 64, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. She was born February 13, 1962 to Thomas Ryan and Patricia Leeper.
Willard Thomas Brittingham
Apr 26, 2026
Willard Brittingham 87, of Eagleville passed away April 26, 2026. He was born December 11, 1938 to Ivan Brittingham and Louise Horstman.
Diane Marie Meyer (Graham)
Apr 26, 2026
Diane Meyer (Graham) 75, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. She was born February 04, 1951 to Leonard Graham and Dorothy Hortense. She was married to Joseph Meyer.
David Dwight Goodpaster
Apr 24, 2026
David Dwight Goodpaster age 69, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1956 to Ronald Goodpaster and Shirley Weatherford (Thompson), David lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1975 and went on to spend 46 years working as an electrician, a career he...
Cynthia Dale Rigby (Brietzke)
Apr 24, 2026
Cynthia Rigby (Brietzke) 65, of Grandview passed away April 24, 2026. She was born December 03, 1960 to Larry Brietzke and Jane Brietzke.
David Dwight Goodpaster
Apr 24, 2026
David Dwight Goodpaster, age 69, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1956, to Ronald Goodpaster and Shirley Weatherford (Thompson), David lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1975 and went on to spend 46 years working as an electrician, a career he...
Angel Sharese Moore
Apr 23, 2026
Angel Moore 65, of Kansas City passed away April 23, 2026. She was born February 27, 1961 to Clarence Moore Sr. and Ruth Moore .
Brian Charles Hawkins
Apr 23, 2026
Brian Hawkins 59, of Mound City passed away April 23, 2026. He was born September 06, 1966 to Perry Hawkins and Vana Sue Vanwick.
Lawrence Key Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Lawrence Key Jr. was born to Lawrence Key Sr. And Virginia R Hardiman (Champion).April 10, 1983 in Kansas City, Mo. Lawrence Key was baptized at an early age at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.
He attended Hickman Mills High School and graduated in 2001.Lawrence was a dedicated entrepreneur, known for his skills in home remodeling and tree trimming. However, his true...
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