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Jo Ann Nelson

Jul 30, 2026

Jo Ann Nelson, affectionately known to family and friends as "Candy," was born on March 4, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, to Imogene Nelson and Frederick Nelson. She departed this life on July 30, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Candy graduated from Central High School. A well-known face across area bars in the Kansas City community, she spent years as...

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Katherine Diane Shyne

Aug 2, 2026

Katherine Shyne,67, of Independence, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1959, to Shellie Pickens and Dorothy Shyne.

A service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Oak Grove MBC, 4545 Benton Blvd. KCMO. The visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with the service to follow promptly at 11:00 am.

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Sherry Ann Riley

Jul 26, 2026

Sherry Riley, 47, 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 promptly...

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Willie Harold Meeks

Aug 5, 2026

Willie Meeks,79, of Kansas City, passed away on August 5, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1947, to Zeola Meeks.

A service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC: 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. There will not be a visitation. The service will begin promptly at 3:00 pm.

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Steven Maurice Nevins Sr.

Aug 11, 2026

Steven Nevins Sr., 45, of Kansas City, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1980, to Kenneth Patterson and Stephanie Nevins.

A service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO, 64127. The visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with the service to...

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Lula Mae Butler(Shelbon)

Aug 9, 2026

Lula Butler(Shelbon), 83, of Kansas City, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1942, to Roy Shelbon.

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Luther James Edwards

Aug 8, 2026

Luther Edwards,51, of Independence, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1975, to Luther and Karen Edwards.

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Richard Gordon Smith

Aug 8, 2026

Richard Smith, 57, of Kansas City, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1969, to Tomy Kirby and Helen Smith. He served in the U.S. Army.

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Betty Jean Whitmill

Aug 7, 2026

Betty Jean Whitmill, affectionately known as “Betty Boo,” was born on August 28, 1962, to the union of Edward and Carolyn Whitmill in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and later graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After high school, she continued her education at Northwest Missouri State...

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Andrew Bradley Foley

Aug 7, 2026

Andrew Foley, 62, of Shawnee, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1963, to Grady and Katherine Foley. He was married to Caylee Foley. He served in the U.S. Army.

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Tyrone Blea

Aug 6, 2026

Tyrone Blea, 55, of Kansas City, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1970, to Manuel and Frances Blea.

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Donna Jean Newton(Hunt)

Aug 6, 2026

Donna Newton(Hunt), 69, of Kansas City, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on June 8, 1957, to John and Idella Hunt. She was married to Thomas Newton.

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Michael Charles Smith

Aug 6, 2026

Michael Smith, 62, of Kansas City, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1964, to Billy and Patricia Smith. He was married to Michelle Smith.

A service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00...

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