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Sharon Louise Ludwig(Kittelson)
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon Louise Ludwig, 57, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at NorthCare Hospital Hospice House. Sharon passed away in the presence of her family. Sharon was born on September 7, 1968, in Blaine, Minnesota, to Diane and Ken Kittelson. Over the years, life took her to many places, including California, Illinois, and Colorado.
After spending 18 years...
Ricky Dean Hardy Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Ricky Hardy Sr. 75, of Kansas City passed away April 15, 2026. He was born November 14, 1950 to Arthur Hardy Sr. and Maude Stroman.
Lois Elaine Saunders(Haste)
Apr 15, 2026
Lois Saunders (Haste) 85, of Spring Hill passed away April 15, 2026. She was born January 06, 1941 to Simon Haste and Dimple Gardner.
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...
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.
Stephen Wesley Holcomb
Apr 12, 2026
Stephen Wesley Holcomb May 11, 1963 – April 12, 2026
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 11, 1963, to Donald and Estelle Holcomb, Stephen was the sixth of seven children and shared a special bond as a twin with his sister, Stephanie. He spent much of his childhood between Kansas City, Missouri, and Utica, Missouri, growing up with a spirited...
Lance Daniels Chaffin
Apr 12, 2026
Lance Chaffin 55, of Kansas City passed away April 12, 2026. He was bon December 10, 1970 to Gary Chaffin and Judith Chaffin.
Lance Daniel Chaffin
Apr 12, 2026
Lance Chaffin 55, of Kansas City passed away April 12, 2026 . He was born December 10, 1970 to Gary Chaffin and Judith Chaffin .
Brett Allen Dunham
Apr 11, 2026
Brett Dunham 68, of Lee's Summit passed away April 11, 2026 . He was born November 15, 1957 to Robert Dunham and Helen Dunham.
Eldon Leroy Head
Apr 10, 2026
Eldon Leroy Head, age 78, passed away on April 10, 2026, in his home after a long illness. He was born on June 3, 1947 to the parents of Pauline (Hawk) and Holmer Leroy Head in Willis Kansas.
Eldon graduated from Wilis High School in 1965. Shortly after, he served his country in the National Guard for a little over a...
Ronald Keith Mays
Apr 10, 2026
Ronald Mays 72, of Kansas City passed away April 10, 2026. He was born July 20, 1953 to Jacob Mays Sr. and Christine Mays.
Christine Mary Washburn(Clemens)
Apr 10, 2026
Christine Washburn(Clemens) 71, of Manhattan passed away April 10, 2026 . She was born February 26, 1955 to Kenneth Clemens and Barbara Clemens .
Carol Bursey(Montgomery)
Apr 9, 2026
Carol Bursey(Montgomery) 80, of Springfield passed away April 09, 2026. She was born March 16, 1946 to Norris Montgomery and Nelle Montgomery.
Laura Jean Garrett(Kramer)
Apr 9, 2026
Laura Garrett 84, of Raymore passed away April 09, 2026. She was born February 15, 1942 to John Kramer and Alice Kramer.
Donna Marie Tweeten (Kubis)
Apr 8, 2026
Donna Tweeten (Kubis) of West Des Moines passed away April 08, 2026. She was born January 31, 1963 to John Kubis and Marlene Zakovec.
She was Married to Alan Tweeten.
Nancy Morgan (Imwiehe)
Apr 8, 2026
Nancy Morgan(Imwiehe) 77, of Kansas City passed away April 08, 2026. She was born May 10, 1948 to Harry Imwiehe and Elizabeth Imwiehe.
Carolyn Sue Porter(Williams)
Apr 8, 2026
Carolyn Porter (Williams) 79, of Pratt passed away April 08, 2026 . She was born March 11, 1947 to Clyde Williams and Marjorie Williams.
Lillie Virginia Franklin (Sasser)
Apr 8, 2026
Lillie Virginia Franklin was born August 8 th , 1951 in Canfield, Arkansas to Floyd Sasser Sr & Virginia Sasser. Lillie’s love for family started early in her life. Being born into a big family would mold Lillie into the person that she was, a matriarch, a nurturer, a way maker and pillar of strength. When Lillie is remembered, she...
Valeria Arleta Sharp (Stevens)
Apr 8, 2026
Valeria Sharp(Stevens) 67, of Deep Water passed away April 08, 2026. She was born January 24, 1959 to Franklin Stevens and Eva Stevens.
Luella Shurn(Richard)
Apr 7, 2026
Luella Baskin-Shurn was born on 03-04-1934 to Reverend Goldman Richard and Maria 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 member of...
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