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Ernestine Burch(Hunt)

Ernestine Burch(Hunt)

Oct 20, 2026



March 29, 1933 – October 20, 2026

Ernestine Burch, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 20, 2026. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, Ernestine will be remembered for her warmth, generosity of spirit, and the love she shared so freely with those around her.

Born on March 29, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ernestine was the eldest child...

Marshetta Latrice Miller(Higgins)

Marshetta Latrice Miller(Higgins)

Oct 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Marshetta Miller-Higgins, December 28, 1976 – October 20, 2026. Marshetta Miller-Higgins, affectionately known as “M&M” and “Marshmallow,” was born on December 28, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri, and spent her life surrounded by family and loved ones. At 49, Marshetta departed this life on October 20, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Marshetta was a woman with a...

Clyde Lawrence Smith Sr.

Clyde Lawrence Smith Sr.

Oct 18, 2026

Clyde Smith Sr., 80, of Kansas City, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1946, to Lewis Smith Sr. and Gary Smith. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral& Cremation Services LLC. 2800 East 18th Street. KCMO 64127. There is no visitation. The Memorial will begin promptly at...

Jackie Renee Huey (Banest)

Jackie Renee Huey (Banest)

Oct 28, 2026

Jackie Renee Huey, July 01, 1957 – October 28, 2026

 Jackie Huey, 69, of Cass County, Missouri, passed away on October 28, 2026, at Cass Regional Medical Center. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Jackie will be remembered for her love of the outdoors, children, and generosity with those around her. Jackie was a great cook who loved cooking for...

Tonya Sue Pennington(Allen)

Tonya Sue Pennington(Allen)

Oct 27, 2026

Tonya Pennington, 65, of Kansas City, passed away on October 27, 2026. She was born on April 6, 1961, to Lawrence Allen and Mary Allen. 

Robert Joseph Glover Jr.

Robert Joseph Glover Jr.

Oct 26, 2026

Robert Glover Jr., 56, of Independence, passed away on October 26, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1970, to Robert Glover Sr. and Sherry McPherson. He was married to Mary Tumbi. 

Nancy Kathleen O'Dell(Carter)

Nancy Kathleen O'Dell(Carter)

Oct 26, 2026

Nancy O'Dell(Carter), 73, of Kansas City, passed away on October 26, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1953, to Ralph Carter and Willetta Carter. 

Dennis Eugene Robinson

Dennis Eugene Robinson

Oct 25, 2026

Dennis Robinson, 73, of Vassar, passed away on October 25, 2026. He was born on November 11, 1952, to Elsie Smith. He served in the U.S. Army. 

Norman Leslie Tapscott

Norman Leslie Tapscott

Oct 25, 2026

Norman Leslie Tapscott

June 3, 1943 – October 25, 2026

Norman Leslie Tapscott, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on October 25, 2026.

Norman was born on June 3, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Norman and Oneta (McCommas) Tapscott. He grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where he attended Lee’s Summit schools from kindergarten through his graduation in 1961. During his...

Shirley Mae Smith(McGowan)

Shirley Mae Smith(McGowan)

Oct 25, 2026

Memorial for Shirley Smith 

Date: November 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m

Location: Old Shawnee Town Chapel - 11501 W 57th Street, Shawnee, Kansas 66203

Family Contact: Sharon Smith (913) 439-0173

At the family's request, expressions of sympathy can be delivered to the event location at the time of the memorial.

Shirley Mae Smith, age 72, settled in Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded...

Sharon Christine Eiken

Sharon Christine Eiken

Oct 25, 2026

Sharon Eiken, 62, of Independence, passed away on October 25, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1963, to Franklin Eiken and Joyce Kelley. 

Carlos John Woods

Carlos John Woods

Oct 24, 2026

Carlos Woods, 67, of Kansas City, passed away on October 24, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1959, to Jesse Woods and Johnetta Woods. He was married to Wanda Woods. He served in the U.S. Army. 

Richard Eugene Vaughn Sr.

Richard Eugene Vaughn Sr.

Oct 24, 2026

Richard Vaughn Sr., 83, of Grain Valley, passed away on October 24, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1942, to Albert Vaughn Sr. and Ruth Vaughn. He served in the U.S. Navy. 

Joan Riffe(Thompson)

Joan Riffe(Thompson)

Oct 24, 2026

Joan Riffe(Thompson), 89, of Kansas City, passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1937, to Winston Thompson and Elsie Thompson. She was married to Henry Riffe. 

Rhonda Lee Lichtenberger

Rhonda Lee Lichtenberger

Oct 24, 2026

Rhonda Lee Lichtenberger, 62, passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1964, to Robert Lichtenberger and Anna Lichtenberger. 

Paul R. Walter JR.

Paul R. Walter JR.

Oct 23, 2026

Paul R. Walter Jr., 50, of Independence, MO, passed away at 11:49 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He died riding on his motorcycle, into the sunset. He saved the lives of four souls in his heroic act of organ donation. Paul was born July 1, 1976, the son of Paul...

Joseph Curio

Joseph Curio

Oct 21, 2026

Joseph Curio, 67, of Joplin, passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1959, to Peter Curio and Margaret O'Donald. 

Gloria Carrillo(Valdez)

Gloria Carrillo(Valdez)

Oct 21, 2026

Gloria Carrillo, 73, of Rex Ford, passed away on October 21, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1953, to Juan Valdez and Barbara Morales.

Ronnie Lee Folsom

Ronnie Lee Folsom

Oct 21, 2026

Ronnie Lee Folsom, 57, passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1969, to Robert Folsom and Darlene Sweden. 

Geraldine Eloise Smith(Thomas)

Geraldine Eloise Smith(Thomas)

Oct 21, 2026

Geraldine Smith(Thomas), 64, passed away on October 21, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1962, to William Thomas and Joann O'Neal. 

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