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Chandra Lynn Buffington

Chandra Lynn Buffington

May 23, 2026

Chandra Lynn (Brown) Buffington was born on August 25, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late LaVerne (Toms) Brown and Paul Brown.

Chandra accepted Christ at an early age and carried her faith with her throughout her life. She was an active and devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she faithfully worshipped, enjoyed fellowship with her church family, and...

Andrew Jessie Taylor Sr.

Andrew Jessie Taylor Sr.

Jun 2, 2026

Andrew Taylor was born on March 15, 1941, in Grayson, Oklahoma, to the union of Felix Sr. and Fannie Taylor. He completed his education in Oklahoma, earning his diploma and attending college before relocating to Kansas City, where he began a long and dedicated career with Colgate. Following his retirement, Andrew continued his commitment to serving others by working at...

Edward Michael Strickland

Edward Michael Strickland

May 20, 2026

Edward Strickland was born on May 7, 1992, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, to Renee Strickland and Rodney Smith.

From a young age, Edward always loved the water and swimming, and in high school, he was a member of the swim team. He especially enjoyed being in the pool and carried with him cherished memories of a childhood...

David Allen Johnson

David Allen Johnson

May 28, 2026

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes:And there shall be no more death, Neither sorrow, Nor crying, Neither should there be any more pain. Revelations 21 :4Today we honor and celebrate the life of a beloved man who lived with compassion, Integrity, And devotion to others. He dedicated his life to doing good and always placed his family...

Robert Eugene Foster

Robert Eugene Foster

Apr 27, 2026

Robert (Bob) Eugene Foster, Age 71, of 8800 NE 82nd St., Kansas City, MO passed away April, 27, 2026, at Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital.

Bob was born in Kanas City on June 13, 1954 to Eugene (Gene) Foster and Jeannette Montiel Foster.

Bob graduated from Chrisman High School and Electronics Institute in Kansas City, MO, and retired from the...

Willie Ray Williams Sr.

Willie Ray Williams Sr.

Jun 7, 2026

Willie Ray Williams Sr., 73, of Kansas City, passed away June 7, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1952, to Willie Woods and Marie Williams. He was married to Katherine Williams. A service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Christian Tabernacle COGIC, 7405 Paseo Blvd. KCMO. The visitation will begin at 9:00-11:00 am, with the service...

Rickey Lynn Toops

Rickey Lynn Toops

Jun 5, 2026

Rickey Toops, 59, of Belton, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1966, to Alvin Toops and Pearl Webb Poke. 

Richard Reed Sallaz II

Richard Reed Sallaz II

Jun 5, 2026

Richard Sallaz, 64, of Kansas City, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1961, to Richard Sallaz Sr. and Beatrice Sallaz. 

Daniel B. Rivera Jr.

Daniel B. Rivera Jr.

Jun 2, 2026

Daniel Rivera Jr. was born on December 18th, 1942 in North Platte, Nebraska to parents Daniel Munoz Rivera and Rosie Casillas Rivera. Dan accepted Christ at an early age and devoted his youth to serving the church as an altar boy for St. Patrick's Catholic Church.Dan attended North Platte Highschool and graduated in the class of 1962.After highschool, Dan was...

Linda Ruth Gagas(Shanks)

Linda Ruth Gagas(Shanks)

Jun 1, 2026

Linda Gagas (Shanks), 75, of Lenexa, passed away on June 1, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1950, to Harold Shanks and Rena Shanks.

William Jeffrey Patrick

William Jeffrey Patrick

Jun 1, 2026

William Patrick, 78, of Kansas City, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1948, to Calvin Patrick and Dixie Battles. 

Cyril Anthony Swoboda

Cyril Anthony Swoboda

Jun 1, 2026

Cyril Swoboda, 80, of Kansas City, passed away June 1, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, to Anthony Swoboda and Leola Swoboda. He served in the U.S. Air Force.   

Robert Freeman Williams Sr.

Robert Freeman Williams Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

Robert Williams Sr. 83,of Kansas City passed away June 1, 2026 . He was born March 17, 1943 to Freeman Williams. 

Susan Carol Bayne (Cravens)

Susan Carol Bayne (Cravens)

May 31, 2026

Susan Carol Bayne (Cravens), 66, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.

Born on January 12, 1960, in Houston, Texas, Susan was the beloved wife of Scott Matthew Bayne for 40 years. She was the mother of one son, Danny Kirkpatrick and his wife, Sarah, and three daughters, Melanie Marie Morgan, Jamie Irene Miranda, and Krista Marie...

Shawn Terrance DeWees

Shawn Terrance DeWees

May 30, 2026

Shawn DeWees, 52, of Kansas City, passed away May 30, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1973, to Kathleen DeWees. He was married to Amy DeWees. 

Crayton Edward Davis

Crayton Edward Davis

May 30, 2026

Crayton Davis, 72, of Kansas City, passed away May 30, 2026. He was born on May 1, 1954, to Crayton Corbin Davis and Norma Davis.  

Barjeana Sare Jeffries

Barjeana Sare Jeffries

May 30, 2026

Barjeana Sare Jeffries was born in San Diego California on a military base June 11, 1962. She unfortunately lost the battle with previous cancer issues and complications from it on May 30, 2026. When she was 18, she moved from California to Oklahoma and attended and completed her Rhema Bible college degree that is where she met her future husband...

Clinton Michael Eugene Robinson

Clinton Michael Eugene Robinson

May 30, 2026

Clinton Robinson 44, of Kansas City passed away May 30, 2026. He was born May 2, 1982 to Jimmy Robinson and Valerie Borrego.

Donnetta Wynell Robinson (Cole)

Donnetta Wynell Robinson (Cole)

May 29, 2026

Donnetta Robinson (Cole), 85, of Overland Park, passed away May 29, 2026. She was born on September 24, 1940, to Arthur Cole and Wanda Williams. 

Steven Stewart

Steven Stewart

May 29, 2026

Steven Stewart, 46, of Lawrence, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1979, to Steve Stewart and Rebecca Naas. 

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