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Linda Kay Griffin (Morrow)
Jan 2, 2026
Linda Kay Morrow Griffin
Sunrise: April 26,1947 – Sunset: January 2, 2026
Linda Kay Griffin, 78, of Raytown Missouri passed away on January 2, 2026 at Menorah Medical Center of Overland Park Kansas. She was born April 26,1947 in Kansas City Missouri. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, an aunt, and friend.
Our Mom may not have liked being the center...
Samuel Bernard Kelly
Jan 9, 2026
Samuel Kelly, 75, of Raytown, passed away January 9, 2026. He was born August 27, 1950, to Frank and Anna Kelly. He was married to Vera Kelly.
A funeral service will take place Friday, January 30, 2026, at Greater Mt. Zion, 4600 Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., and the service will follow at 10:00...
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.
Kenneth Lane
Jan 13, 2026
Kenneth Lane, 67, of Kansas City, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born May 10, 1958, to Marshall Lane Jr. and Mary Louise Lane. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 2800 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127. The visitation will take place at 2:00 p.m.; the...
Janet Sue Hazlett (Lahue)
Jan 13, 2026
Janet Hazlett, 82, of Independence, passed away January 13, 2026. She was born February 05, 1943, to Herschel and Wilda Lahue.
Kenneth Joseph Arens Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Kenneth Arens Sr., 81, of Kansas City, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born June 04, 1944, to Edmond and Elizabeth Arens.
Priscilla Lane Kincaid (Walker)
Jan 12, 2026
Priscilla Kincaid, 74, of Kansas City, passed away January 12, 2026. She was born June 21, 1951, to Thomas and Willie Mae Walker.
Susan Jean Falk (Carson)
Jan 12, 2026
Susan Falk, 88, of Independence, passed away January 12, 2026. She was born May 26, 1937, to Knowelton and Dorothy Carson.
Elaine (Clara) West (Shackelton)
Jan 11, 2026
Elaine (Clara) West, 81, of Lee's Summit, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born October 16, 1944, to Henry and Fern Shackelton.
Marva Louise Wilson (Forbush)
Jan 11, 2026
Marva Wilson, 77, of Kansas City, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born December 14, 1948, to Melinda Wilson and Willie Powell.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Malachi MBC, 8511 Oldham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138. The visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.; the service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Mirna Idalia Chavez Meza
Jan 11, 2026
Mirna Idalia Chavez Meza, 82, of Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born October 13, 1943, to Myrna Chavez and Delores Gonzalez.
Margarita Aguado (Villegas)
Jan 11, 2026
Margarita Aguado, 77, of Kansas City, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1948, to Eustasio Aguado. Margarita was married to Mariano Tovar Sandavol.
Krista Lynn Rippetoe (Simpson)
Jan 10, 2026
Krista Rippetoe (Simpson), 73, passed away January 10, 2026. She was born July 19, 1952, to Charles and Mary Lou Simpson.
Raymond Paul Neselroad Sr.
Jan 10, 2026
Raymond Neselroad Sr., 77, of Independence, passed away January 10, 2026. He was born November 08, 1948, to Rebecca and Gertrude Neselroad. He was married to Rebecca Neselroad. He served in the U.S. Army.
Theresa Delores Rucker (Allen)
Jan 10, 2026
Theresa Rucker, 68, of Kansas City, passed away January 10, 2026. She was born May 24, 1957, to Walter Allen Sr. and Ramona Givens.
Richard Cecil Braxdale
Jan 9, 2026
Richard Braxdale, 75, of Blue Springs, passed away January 09, 2026. He was born May 04, 1950, to Cecil and Margie Braxdale. He served in the United States Army.
Rodney Eric Wilson
Jan 7, 2026
Rodney Wilson, 66, of Belton, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born May 02, 1959, to Edward Lee Wilson Sr. and Mattie Jeann Wilson. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC.
The visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.; the service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place...
Richard Thomas Gehrer
Jan 7, 2026
Richard Gehrer, 45, of Richmond, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born July 10, 1980, to David and Sandra Gehrer. He was married to Katrena Gehrer.
John Noel Earnhart
Jan 7, 2026
John Earhart, 64, of Topeka, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born March 22, 1961, to Wilbur and Joanne Earhart. He was married to Deone Earhart. He served in the United States Army.
William Thomas Dawkins
Jan 7, 2026
William Dawkins, 75, passed away January 07, 2026. He was born October 09, 1950, to Charles Dawkins and Betty Louise Button.
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