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Fredie Dean Shirley Sr.

Fredie Dean Shirley Sr.

Feb 27, 2026

Fredie Shirley Sr.,85, of Smithville passed away February 27, 2026. 

He was born April 08, 1940. 

Bernicer Fleming

Bernicer Fleming

Feb 25, 2026

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Bernicer Fleming, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026.

Born on January 13, 1969, in Lawrence, Kansas, Bernicer was the beloved daughter of John Franklin Fleming and Bennie Mae Harris. She was raised in faith and family — foundations that shaped the strong and...

Braylen Moshay Namir Adams

Braylen Moshay Namir Adams

Feb 24, 2026

Braylen Adams (Baby Boy Scott) of Kansas City passed away February 24, 2026. 

He was born February 24, 2026 to Brandon Moshay Adams and Brianna Scott. 

Weldon Calhoun Jones III

Weldon Calhoun Jones III

Feb 24, 2026

Weldon Jones III, 73, of Tonganoxie passed away February 24 ,2026.

 He was born July 12, 1952  to Weldon C. Jones Jr. and Frances Boggs.  

Leonard Shane James Jr.

Leonard Shane James Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Leonard Shane James, 46, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, February 23, 2026, at 9:23 p.m., a time that feels fitting for a man whose favorite number was 23. Born on March 21, 1979, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Shane lived boldly, loudly, and always on his own terms.

Growing up in Ponca City, Shane loved playing bingo, soccer, and cruising down...

Jimmie Dean Long

Jimmie Dean Long

Feb 23, 2026

Jimmie Long, 89, of Grandview passed away February 23, 2026

 He was born May 18, 1936 to Buford Long and Dora Long. 

He was married to Pauline Long.

Benita Lynn Clark

Benita Lynn Clark

Feb 23, 2026

Benita Clark 65, of Kansas City passed away February 23, 2026. She was born December 01, 1960 to James Williams and Helen Clark . 

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday March 12, 2026  at Golden Gate Funeral and Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street Kansas City ,Mo. 64127 .  

The Visitation will begin at 2-3pm. The service will follow...

James Patrick Laster

James Patrick Laster

Feb 21, 2026

James Laster, 65, of Leavenworth passed away February 21,  2026.

 He was born November 20, 1960 to James Leslie Laster and Margaret Ann Laster. 

Marie Louise Smith

Marie Louise Smith

Feb 21, 2026

Marie Smith, 76 of Kansas City passed away February 21, 2026. 

She was born October 06, 1949 to Homer Norton Jr. and Delores Trapp. 

Timothy Lee Iquo

Timothy Lee Iquo

Feb 21, 2026

Timothy Iquo ,73, of Blue Springs passed away February 21, 2026.

 He was born October 29, 1952 to Clifford Iquo. 

Shelia Schwersenska

Shelia Schwersenska

Feb 20, 2026

Shelia Schwersenska, 64 of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

She was born September 28, 1961 to L.W. Shavers and Mary Shavers. 

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Feb 20, 2026

Patrick Kennedy, 64, of Kansas City passed away February 20, 2026. 

He was born May 05, 1961 to Robert E. Kennedy and Mary Kennedy. 

Naomi Mary Adams

Naomi Mary Adams

Feb 20, 2026

Naomi Adams, 75, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 20, 2026. She was born February 22, 1950 to Ivan Nicholson and Viola Nicholson. 

Wendy Marie Armenta

Wendy Marie Armenta

Feb 19, 2026

Wendy Armenta , 56, of Baldwin City passed away February 19, 2026 . 

She was born March 03, 1969 to Kenneth Wanless and Cathy Stepherson. 

Charles William Smith Jr.

Charles William Smith Jr.

Feb 19, 2026

Charles William Smith aka “Hot Rod”, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 after being in hospice for several medical issues. Charles was born on December 12, 1948 to Ozella Johnson and Charles Smith Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1967.

Charles was very active in sports during...

Louis Wesley Garrett

Louis Wesley Garrett

Feb 17, 2026

Louis Wesley Garrett, 76, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on October 27, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, Louis spent his life deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. Louis was the beloved son of Marvin and Elnora Garrett, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brother, Carl E....

Susan Ohde

Susan Ohde

Feb 16, 2026

Susan Ohde, 75 of Belton passed away February 16,  2026. 

She was born January 05, 1951 to Clarence Ohde and Martha Ohde. 

Rose Marie Bagby

Rose Marie Bagby

Feb 16, 2026

Rose Bagby, 70, of Mission passed away February 16, 2026 . 

She was born March 04, 1955 to Estel Renshaw and Nettie Renshaw . 

Andrew Milton Duncan

Andrew Milton Duncan

Feb 15, 2026

Andrew Milton Duncan was born on October 10, 1963 in Las Angeles, California to Billy Ray Duncan and Helen Hawks. Andrew has always had a quiet reserved demeanor about him that allowed others to feel safe and comforted by his presence. Andrew also had a sense of humor that would make everyone laugh and smile with him. When Andrew smiled,...

Carol Ann Kimball

Carol Ann Kimball

Feb 15, 2026

Carol Kimball, 81, of Overland Park passed away February 15, 2026. She was born August 23, 1944 to Leo Reed and Carlene Reed . 

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