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Bruce Charles Thomas
Jul 1, 2026
Bruce Thomas, 24, of Kansas City, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on January 21, 2002, to Bruce Thomas and Angel Thomas.
A service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 pm, with the service to...
Norma Louise Masterson-Reed
Jul 17, 2026
Norma Masterson-Reed,76, of Kansas City, passed away on July 17, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1950, to Ralph Masterson Sr. and Elaine Masterson.
A service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral &Cremation LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO. There will not be a wake . The service will begin promptly at 3:00 pm.
Velma Jean Jennings(Rodgers)
Jul 19, 2026
Velma Jennings(Rodgers), 91, of Kansas City, passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1934, to Johnny Rodgers and Odessa Rodgers.
A service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with the service to...
Tonya Laree Dillard
Jul 21, 2026
Tonya Dillard, 62, of Kansas City, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1964, to Van Dillard Sr. and Carol Townsend.
A service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC. The visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 pm, with the service to follow promptly at 3:00 pm.
William Russell Banks
Jul 21, 2026
William Banks, 88, of Kansas City, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1938, to Eugene Banks and Jamesetta Patterson. He was married to Laurette Banks.
Hans Viktor Oesterreich
Jul 21, 2026
Hans Oesterreich,52, of Overland Park, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1974, to David Oesterreich and Dorris Oesterreich.
Dorlisa Joann Newcomb
Jul 20, 2026
Dorlisa Newcomb died on 20 July 2026; she was only 57 years old. She was absolutely funny quick wit had a photographic memory. Her photographic memory would drive me crazy, driving down the highway at 70 miles an hour. She would ask me, Did you see that blue butterfly on that branch? This was many times more things she would...
Edward Nelson Cunningham
Jul 20, 2026
Edward Cunningham, 71, of Blue Springs, passed away on July 20, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1955, to Edward Cunningham and Lula Cunningham.
Ronald R. Thomas
Jul 19, 2026
Ronald R. Thomas, 80, of Gardner, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1945.
Richard Young Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
Richard Young Sr., 84, of Kingsville passed away July 19, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1942, to Willard Young and Mable Manor. He was married to Billie Young.
Harry Michael Hercules
Jul 18, 2026
Harry Hecules, 61, of Bonner Springs, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1965, to James Hercules and JoAnn Goodwin. He was married to Elizabeth Hercules.
Nora Else Cruz(Sanchez)
Jul 18, 2026
Nora Cruz(Sanchez), 46, of Kansas City, passed away on July 18, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1980, to Martin Sanchez and Maria Sanchez. She was married to Jose Cruz.
Lorenzo Charles Rothschild Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Lorenzo Rothschild Sr.,55, of Kansas City, passed away on July 17, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1971, to Edward Rothschild and Deborah Bryant. He was married to Kelsey Rothschild.
Cecil Eugene Jackson Jr.
Jul 17, 2026
Cecil Jackson Jr., 71, of Independence, passed away July 17, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1955, to Cecil Jackson Sr. and Geraldine Jackson.
Charity Faith Hawkins
Jul 16, 2026
Charity Hawkins, 26, of Independence, passed away on July 16, 2026. She was born on January 14, 2000, to Floyd Hawkins Jr. and Donna Hawkins.
Kenneth Wesley Stratton
Jul 16, 2026
Kenneth "Wes" Stratton, 60, returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1965, in Richmond, Missouri, to Kenneth Gay Stratton and Linda Sue Mallinson. At a young age, Wes moved to Independence, Missouri, where he later graduated from Van Horn High School. He spent his career in the trucking industry, a profession...
Susan Marie Wiseman(McAllister)
Jul 16, 2026
Susan Wiseman(McAllister), 65, of Kansas City, passed away July 16, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1961, to Lois McAllister.
Norma Bernice Smith
Jul 16, 2026
October 30, 1950 – July 16, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Norma B. (Dover) Smith, who passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 75.
Norma was born on October 30, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Leona May (Fisher) Dover and Chester Franklin Dover. She was known for her kind heart,...
Joshua Caleb McKee Sr.
Jul 12, 2026
Joshua McKee Sr., 47, of Wooster, passed away July 12, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1978, to Paula McKee. He was married to Cicely McKee.
Marcus Lee Ralls Sr.
Jul 12, 2026
Marcus Lee Ralls Sr. was born on May 7, 1982, in Missouri, to Sheila Veronica Morris-Smith and the late Willard Fred Ralls II. On July 12, 2026, at the age of 44, Marcus departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, curiosity, resilience, and love. Marcus was married to Cassandra Eaton for ten years, and following their marriage, they...
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