Obituaries
Search Obituaries
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
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 Freeman.
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 10:00 a.m., and the service will follow at 11:00...
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.
Kimberly Ann Holland
Jan 24, 2026
Kimberly Ann Holland, 65, of Belton passed away January 24,2026. She was born to Margaret Holland.
Bambi Fern Baggerly (Appleby)
Jan 24, 2026
Bambi Baggerly (Appleby) 70, passed away January 24,2026. She was born December 11,1955 to Joseph Appleby and Gladys Appleby. She was married to William Baggerly.
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.
Robert Michael DeMay
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Michael DeMay, 62, of Warsaw passed away January 15,2026. He was born to David DeMay Sr. and Barbara Ruth.
Tyrone Develle Jack Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Tyrone Davelle Jack Sr. was born in Kansas City, Ks on July 23, 1961, to Jimmie and Ponnie Jack. He was the youngest of four. Both parents and his brother, Jimmie Yadullah preceded him in death.
Tyrone graduated from Washington High School in 1979. He went on to work for General Motors, Kellogg's, and Ground Effects where he excelled in many...
Cecelia VerLee Tolbert
Jan 15, 2026
Cecelia “CeCe” Tolbert was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Esther Mae Harris and Robert Tolbert Sr. She was educated in the Kansas City School District and graduated from Central High School.
CeCe worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she built a meaningful career, formed lasting friendships, and touched many lives through her care and compassion.
She was never married but...
Cody Wayne Hickman
Jan 14, 2026
Cody Wayne Hickman, 40, of Kansas City passed away January 14,2026. He was born to Robert Hickman and Rhonda Epson.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss