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Earl Thomas Everett Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Earl Thomas Everett Jr. was born on March 8, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Bobbie-Jean Shropshire, Earl Everett Sr., and Spellman Shropshire. Earl received his education in the Kansas City area and graduated from Southeast High School, where he was known as a standout football player. His passion and talent for the game continued as he attended...
Dalphane DeMurle Overton
Apr 18, 2026
Dalphane DeMurle Overton, known affectionately to many as “Dal” and proudly as “Kwame,” passed away on April 18, 2026, leaving a legacy of leadership, faith, and family. Born on December 16, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the first-born child of the late Mildred Overton-Spencer and Edward Jones.
Raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, Kwame’s natural leadership was evident early...
Lawrence Key Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Lawrence Key Jr. was born to Lawrence Key Sr. And Virginia R Hardiman. April 10, 1983 in Kansas City, MO.
Lawrence Key was baptized at an early age at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Hickman Mills High School and graduated in 2001.
Lawrence was a dedicated entrepreneur, known for his skills in home remodeling and tree trimming. However, his true...
Tyshun Anthony Bigby
Apr 19, 2026
Tyshun Bigby 28, of Kansas City passed away April 19, 2026. He was born November 25, 1997 to Anzarita Bigby. A service will be held Monday May 04, 2026 at Grace Way Church 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff. Raytown Mo. 64133. The visitation will begin at 9:30-10:30 am, with the service to follow promptly at 10:30 am.
Interment will take place following...
Cavaion Charles Vernon Williams Jr
Apr 19, 2026
Cavion Williams Jr. 15, of Kansas City passed away April 09, 2026. He was born April 07, 2011 to Charles Williams Sr. and Carvorggia Brown.
A service will be held on Friday May 08, 2026 at Jamison Memorial 3115 E. Linwood Blvd. KCMO. 64128. Visitation will begin at 9:00-10:30 am, with a service to follow promptly at 10:30 am. Interment...
Wanda Jean Thornton (Blanton)
Apr 24, 2026
Wanda Thornton( Blanton) 69, of Kansas City passed away April 24, 2026. She was born September 25, 1956 to Billie Blanton Sr. and Marlene Ross.
A service will be held Saturday May 09, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremations Services LLC. 2800 E. 18th St. KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9:30-10:30 am, with the service to follow promptly...
Alberta Paige (Adley)
Apr 26, 2026
Alberta Paige(Adley) 84, of Belton passed away April 26, 2026. She was born April 11, 1942 to Buford Adley Sr. and Roberta Adley.
A service will be held on Saturday May 09, 2026 at Christian Tabernacle COGIC 7405 Paseo Blvd. KCMO . The visitation will begin at 10-11am, with the service to follow promptly at 11am.
Interment will take place following the...
Talaida Marie Hill
Apr 13, 2026
Talaida Hill 47, of Kansas City passed away April 13, 2026. She was born August 07, 1978 to Horse Hill Sr. and Angie Hill.
A service will be held on May 14, 2026 at Peace Baptist Church 2300 Chestnut KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 9am-10am, with a service to follow promptly at 10am.
Brianna Nicole Billingsley
Apr 25, 2026
Brianna Billingsley 29, of Kansas City passed away April 25, 2026 .She was born January 09, 1997 to Alexzondrick Billingsley and Amy Madrigal.
A service will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 4600 Cleveland Ave. KCMO 64130. The visitation will begin at 10-11 am, with the service to follow promptly at 11am.
Teresa Benatta Ashley
Apr 15, 2026
Teresa Ashley 47, of Kansas City passed away April 15, 2026. She was born January 12, 1979 to Benjamin Tendall Jr. and Terrie Ashby.
A Service will be held on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC 2800 E. 18th KCMO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2pm-3pm , with a service to follow promptly at...
Willard Thomas Brittingham
Apr 26, 2026
Willard Brittingham 87, of Eagleville passed away April 26, 2026. He was born December 11, 1938 to Ivan Brittingham and Louise Horstman.
Diane Marie Meyer (Graham)
Apr 26, 2026
Diane Meyer (Graham) 75, of Kansas City passed away April 26, 2026. She was born February 04, 1951 to Leonard Graham and Dorothy Hortense. She was married to Joseph Meyer.
David Dwight Goodpaster
Apr 24, 2026
David Dwight Goodpaster age 69, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1956 to Ronald Goodpaster and Shirley Weatherford (Thompson), David lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1975 and went on to spend 46 years working as an electrician, a career he...
Cynthia Dale Rigby (Brietzke)
Apr 24, 2026
Cynthia Rigby (Brietzke) 65, of Grandview passed away April 24, 2026. She was born December 03, 1960 to Larry Brietzke and Jane Brietzke.
David Dwight Goodpaster
Apr 24, 2026
David Dwight Goodpaster, age 69, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1956, to Ronald Goodpaster and Shirley Weatherford (Thompson), David lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1975 and went on to spend 46 years working as an electrician, a career he...
Marshall Allen Spector
Apr 22, 2026
Marshall Spector 81, of Shawnee passed away April 22, 2026. He was born October 31, 1944 to Gabriel Spector and Fannie Spector.
Daniel Alan Doran
Apr 22, 2026
Daniel Doran 69, of Kansas City passed away April 22, 2026 . He was born September 06, 1956 to Howard Doran and Joanna Doran .
Donna Truitt (Smith)
Apr 22, 2026
Donna Truitt (Smith) 81, of Kansas City passed away April 22, 2026. She was born July 13 , 1944 to John Smith and Doris Fisher.
Monica Brock(Bell)
Apr 21, 2026
Monica Brock (Bell) 58, of Kansas City passed away April 21, 2026. She was born May 26, 1967 to Khalif Bayan (Ray Bell) and Vivian Pleas (Becton)
Terreance Terrell Ray
Apr 21, 2026
Terreance Terrell Ray was born November 14, 1965, to the union of Robert and Margaret Ray in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Ray; father, Robert Ray; grandfather Matthew Ray; and grandmothers Carrie Eubanks and Doris Ray; his brothers, Lawrence Davis, DeShaun Ray and Brandon Davis.
Terry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an...

