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Luella Shurn(Richard)
Apr 7, 2026
Luella Baskin-Shurn was born on March 04, 1934, to Reverend Goldman Richard and Mariah Richard. Her beloved stepmother was Emma Richard.
Luella Baskin-Shurn accepted Christ at an early age. She took college courses through Penn Valley Community College. She retired as a Labor Leader with the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Her most devoted leadership role was Church Mother.
She was a...
Vandell Purnell
Apr 14, 2026
Vandell “Pee Wee” Purnell, born December 11, 1971, left his earthly vessel behind on April 14, 2026. He attended Paseo High School and was known from a young age for the way he showed up for the people in his life; consistently, generously, and without hesitation.
Vandell was the kind of person you could always count on; whether it was fixing...
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...
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.
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...
Daniel Alan Doran
Apr 22, 2026
Daniel Doran 69, of Kansas City passed away April 22, 2026 . He was born September 16, 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.
Terreance Terrell Ray
Apr 21, 2026
Terreance Ray 60, of Raytown passed away April 21, 2026. He was born November 14, 1965 to Robert Ray and Margaret Moore. He was married to Vickie Ray
LaWanda Lee Batts-Dupree
Apr 20, 2026
LaWanda Batts-Dupree 63, of Kansas City passed away April 20, 2026. She was born July 11, 1962. She was married to Ricardo Dupree.
James William Miller
Apr 20, 2026
James Miller 59, of Kansas City passed away April 20, 2026. He was born October 20, 1966 to John Miller Sr. and Shirley Every.
Billie Jean Davis
Apr 19, 2026
Billie Davis 73, of Independence passed away April 19, 2026 . She was born November 08, 1952 to William T. Cummins Sr. and Grace E. Cummins .
Daniel Monroe Wilkinson
Apr 18, 2026
Daniel Wilkinson 66, of Independence passed away April 18, 2026. He was born January 17, 1960 to Monroe M. Wilkinson and Josephine Wilkinson. He was married to Odette Wilkinson
William David Bowren
Apr 18, 2026
William Bowren 91, of Kansas City Passed away April 18, 2026. He was born March 03, 1935 to William G. Bowren and Thelma Young.
Carmen Crabbe
Apr 18, 2026
Carmen Crabbe 72, of Kansas City passed away April 18, 2026. She was born December 23, 1953 to Ludolph Crabbe and Emma Crabbe. She was married to Donald Claxton
Rita Marie Kline (Pattison)
Apr 17, 2026
Rita Kline (Pattison) 62, of Waverly passed away April 17, 2026. She was born October 26, 1963 to John Pattison Sr. and Rita Pattison
Norman Lowell Parker
Apr 17, 2026
Norman Lowell Parker, 95, of Lee's Summit, passed away on April 17, surrounded by family. Born on July 10, 1930, to Orin "Kelsay" Parker and May Ellen Brown Parker.
Norman was devoted to his wife of 14 years, Ellie Darner, and loving father to Marla McDowell, Stuart Parker, and grandson Devin Parker. Known for his love of cars and ability to...
Russell Teareal Hall
Apr 17, 2026
Russell Hall 69, of Blue Springs passed away April 17, 2026. He was born May 14, 1956 to James Hall and JoAnn Hall.
Diana Lyn Fariole (Hueston)
Apr 17, 2026
Diana Fariole (Hueston) 61, of Kansas City passed away April 17, 2026. She was born October 25, 1964 to Richard Hueston and Carol Good.
Robert Gibby Brand
Apr 17, 2026
Robert Brand 69, of Kansas City passed away April 17, 2026. He was born March 09, 1957 to Robert W. Brand and Natalie Brand. He was married to Linda Brand.
Virginia Anne Sisson(Tuinstra)
Apr 17, 2026
Virginia Sisson(Tuinstra) 84, of Kansas City passed away April 17,2026. She was born February 10, 1942 to John Tuinstra.
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