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Vincent Lee Russell
Jan 17, 2026
Vincent L. Russell, 66, of Kansas City, MO, passed away suddenly on January 17, 2026. Vincent was born on July 8th,1959, to Isaac and Ruth Russell at Craig Air Force Base(Selma), Alabama.
Vincent, called Vince by his friends and family, graduated from Southeast Senior High School in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1977, and went on to serve 11 years in the...
Samuel Bernard Kelly
Jan 9, 2026
A TIME TO WORK AND SERVE
Sam was employed by the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Juvenile/Family Court Division. He worked thirty years in his career and retired in 2007. He was guided by a sense of responsibility and service. He was dedicated, leaving a lasting impact on those he worked beside.
A TIME FOR CHANGE
Sam was united in marriage to Vera Freeman...
Alfred George Whitaker
Jan 11, 2026
Alfred Whitaker was born on January 20, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary U. Whitaker and Alfred G. Armstrong. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he spent much of his life. Alfred was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pearl Whitaker; his father, Alfred George Armstrong; and his grandfather, Reverend Dave Whitaker. At a young age, Alfred...
Leah Denise Hardy (Moore)
Jan 6, 2026
Leah Hardy, 70, of Kansas City, passed away January 06, 2026. She was born March 18, 1955, to Leonard Durant and Doris Moore. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m.; the service will follow...
Gertina L Bedford (Jones)
Jan 13, 2026
Gertina Bedford (Jones),95, passed away January 13,2026. She was born March 2,1930 to A.B. Jones and Cora Riley Brown.
A Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. 64127. The visitation will begin at 9am, the service will follow at 11am.
Kelly Margaret Vento (Corbin)
Jan 31, 2026
Kelly Vento, 60, of Raymore, passed away January 03, 2026. She was born October 31, 1965, to Earl and Marilyn Corbin. She was married to Michael Vento.
Stephen Monk
Jan 25, 2026
Stephen Monk, 62, of Ludlow passed away January 25,2026 . He was born October 10,1963 to James Monk and Faith Foley .
Michael Lee Rowley
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Lee Rowley, 82, of Wichita passed away January 25,2026. He was born January 3,1944 to Joseph Rowley and Betty Allison .
Elias Ricardo Trejo
Jan 25, 2026
Elias Ricardo Trejo,40,of Great Bend passed away January 25,2026. He was born June 26,1985 to Francisco Trejo and Maria Chavez.
Bambi Fern Baggerly (Appleby)
Jan 24, 2026
Bambi Fern Baggerly was born on December 11, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph and Gladys Appleby.
Bambi accepted Christ at an early age. She had a strong faith in God. She attended Center School District.
Bambi was a devout wife, mother and grandmother. She was joined in holy matrimony with William Newton Baggerly, Sr. for 40 years. Together they had...
Kimberly Ann Holland
Jan 24, 2026
Kimberly Ann Holland, 65, of Belton passed away January 24,2026. She was born to Margaret Holland.
Mona Lee Kirk
Jan 23, 2026
Mona Lee Kirk,75, passed away January 23,2026. She was born October 21,1950 to Leonard Beck and Emma Beck. She was married to William Kirk.
Diane Margery Stan (Bedborough)
Jan 22, 2026
Diane Margery Stan,79, of Ottawa passed away January 22,2026. She was born July 6,1946 to Bernard Bedborough and Joan Bedborough.
Cynthia Renee Strube
Jan 22, 2026
Cynthia Renee Strube, 44,of Chillicothe passed away January 22,2026 .She was born March 21, 1981 to Robert Strube and Geneva White.
William Charles Vanatta
Jan 22, 2026
William Charles Vanatta,73, of Overland Park passed away January 22,2026. He was born October 19,1952 to William Vanatta and Teresa Vanatta. He was married to Debra Vanatta.
William Charles Vanatta
Jan 22, 2026
William Charles Vanatta (Bill) was born on October 19, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William and Teresa Vanatta. He received a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Bill worked as a videographer and editor for KCTV 5 News for over 30 years, as well as co-owning a freelance marketing firm, Key Marketing. Bill married Debra...
Thomas Flint Branham
Jan 22, 2026
Thomas was born 10-11-1959 in North Kansas City Hospital to Bill and Norma Branham and departed this life 01-22-2026 at home.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bill and Norma Branham; sister, Gail Niccoli; and brother, Mike Wiegand.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnna Branham, and son, Mike F. Branham; two grandchildren, Ashlynn Struve and Billy Branham;
nieces,...
Ricky Dale Chambers
Jan 21, 2026
Ricky Chambers, 67, passed away January 21, 2026. He was born May 26,1958 to Darrel Chambers and Arlene Boyaton. He served in The U.S. Army.
Marco Aurelio Rosa
Jan 20, 2026
Marco Aurelio Rosa, 70, of Kansas City passed away January 20,2026 . He was born January 8,1956 .He was married to Cleotilde Velasquez .
Abel Philip Schroeder
Jan 20, 2026
Abel Philip Schroeder, 39, of Linwood passed away January 20,2026. He was born October 7, 1986 to Joel Schroeder and Ruth Schroeder .
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