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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.
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.
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.
Gicelleme Marie Gilles
Jan 20, 2026
Gicellme Marie Gilles, 83, of Kansas City passed away January 20, 2026. She was born to Leonard Gilles and Leonie Gilles.
Harold Rydell Carter
Jan 20, 2026
Harold Carter, 59, passed away January 20,2026. He was born to Hal Carter and Thelma Carter.
Paula Suzanne Craft (Cordero)
Jan 19, 2026
Paula Suzanne Craft 84, of Pleasant Hill, passed away January 19,2026. She was born to Martin Cordero and Sarah Cordero.
Barbara Jean Handy (Ferguson)
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Jean Handy, 75, of Kansas City passed away January 18, 2026. She was born to James Ferguson and Wilma Ferguson. She was married to Gene Handy.
Eugene Craft III
Jan 18, 2026
Eugene L. Craft III , 77, of Pleasant Hill, passed away January 18, 2026 . He was born August 8,1948.
Luis Miguel Avendano Cortes
Jan 17, 2026
Luis Avendano Cortes, 42, of Kansas City passed away January 17, 2026. He was born January 20, 1983 to Antonio Avendano and Minerva Cortes.
Theresa Louise Staab
Jan 17, 2026
Theresa Louise Staab, 76, of Leawood, Kansas, joyfully sprinted through the finish line right into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 16, with her beloved family cheering her on. Her celebration of life will be held Monday, February 9, at 5:30 P.M., followed by a Visitation Reception at Midtown Baptist Temple, 3953 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
As the...
Luis Miguel Avendano Cortes
Jan 17, 2026
Luis Avendaño Cortes was born January 20, 1983, in Veracruz, Mexico, to Minerva Cortes and Antonio Avendaño Pacheco. Luis met and married Maria Lopez, and together they were blessed with five children. Luis enjoyed playing soccer and loved to dance. He will be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him. Luis departed this life on January 17,...
Tyrone Develle Jack Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Tyrone Develle Jack Sr.,64,of Kansas City passed away January 15,2026. He was born to Jimmie Jack and Ponnie Jack. He was married to Tiffany Jack.
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