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In Loving Memory of Alfredo (Freddy) Garcia Moreno
Sunrise: July 3, 1964 - Sunset: January 6, 2025
Alfredo (Freddy) Garcia Moreno was born on July 3,1964, in Parral Chihuahua, Mexico to Melecio Garcia and Maria De Jesus Moreno. Alfredo was a friend to many and touched many lives. Alfredo was never married and did not have any children. He departed...
In Loving Memory of Hermelinda Tovar
Hermelinda Tovar was born on March 24, 1933, in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico, to Refugio Tovar and Francisca Espinosa. From a young age, Hermelinda began working at the age of 7 to support her family. In her youth, one of her favorite pastimes was dancing, visiting family, and spending time with her loved ones....
Wilbert Marion Reed was born on September 3, 1960, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the union of Lewis Reed Sr. and Louise Reed.
Preceding him in the afterlife were his parents, Louise and Lewis Reed Sr.; his sisters, Pasty Reed and Lou Alice Reed; and his brothers, Lewis Reed Jr. and Thomas Reed.
Wilbert, also known as "Al-Bo," moved to Kansas City, where...
CHESTER, DARCEL JOAN (née POPE), 71, passed away January 5 at her home in Kansas City, MO, with her children by her side. Born in Washington, she lived primarily in Kansas, as well as Missouri, Florida, and Nebraska. Darcel worked in the food and entertainment industry before transitioning to clerical office work, retiring after many dedicated years. She was preceded...
Elizabeth Jo Donham (aka Betty Jo)Born on April 23, 1952, in Salina, KS, to Glenn & Berneita (Walters) Johnson.
Betty Jo loved to cook, garden, crochet, craft, camp, and be active outdoors. Betty Jo departed this life on 1/5/25 in Kansas City, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Berneita Johnson.
Betty Jo leaves to cherish her memory: Daughter...
Barry Cooley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 25, 1960, to Scott Cooley Sr. and Gladys Cooley. He was the youngest of 8.
The Cooley family moved from St. Louis to Kansas City in 1964. They originally lived on 24th and Harrison and later moved to 40th and Flora, where he grew up. Barry graduated from Westport High School...
Gail Frances Sawyer, 80 of Paola KS, passed away on January 5,2025. She was born to Wilbur Otterbein and Ruth Lillian Otterbein (Jurgemeyer) in Palo KS. The family has chosen to have a private disposition.
Alfred Lyndell Fulton, 51, of Kansas City, passed away Saturday, January 04, 2025. He was born April 26, 1973 to Johnnie Lee Fulton and Addious Delores Fulton.
Dominick Steven Nello, 73, of Kansas City, passed away Saturday, January 04, 2025. He was born June 22, 1951. He was the son of Dominck Nello and Ivy Maxine Nello.
Isiah Elijah Washington , 20, of Grandview, passed away Saturday, January 04, 2025. He was was February 17, 2004. He was the son of Joseph Evans Jr. and Albertha Pulliam (Washington).
Leonard R. Snow Sr., 85, of Blue Springs, passed Wedmesday, January 04, 2025. He was born July 01, 1939. He was the son of Morris Lewis Snow and Dorothy Snow (Thompson).
Mary Elizabeth (Rotunno) Eberts was born on July 30, 1949, in Kansas City to Lillie and Anthony Rotunno.
She was educated at MCC and achieved her dream career at TWA as a Technical Specialist, where she eventually retired.
Mary met (Byron) Skip Eberts Jr. in 1981. They married in 1991 and celebrated nearly 42 years together. They were blessed with three children...
Eileen Sadie Ballinger (Pacheco), 79, of Olathe, passed away Friday,, January 03, 2025. She was born February 12, 1945. She was the daughter of Jose Carmel Pacheco and Alice Espinoza.
Jeffrey Pelto, 46, of Lee's Summit, passed away January 3, 2025. He was the son of Wayne Pelto and Cheryl Pitts.
Samuel James Hughes, 36, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born December 25, 1988 to James Hughes and Beth Cooper.
Jeffrey John Hughes, 33, of Raytown, passed away Thursday, Jaunuary 2, 2025. He was born May 2, 1991 to James Hughes and Beth Cooper.
In Loving Memory of Beverly June Shaw
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly June Shaw, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on January 2nd. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill Shaw, who passed in May 2017. Together, they built a life filled with...
Calvin L. Bushnell Sr. was born on September 20, 1984, in Kansas City, MO, to Priscilla J. Gotow and Stanford Bushnell Sr.
Calvin was educated in Kansas City public schools but opted to attend Youth Build, where he successfully completed his GED and his apprenticeship in construction.
Calvin L. Bushnell Sr. met and stayed with his life partner, Rosemary Slaughter.
Calvin was blessed...
David Francis Duvall 71, of Independence, Mo passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025. He was born to Walter Bryan Duvall Jr. & Ruth Pearl (Manier) in Kansas City, Mo.
Private Disposition
Mary Frances “Fran” (Merrill) Walden was born on February 17, 1944, to Roger and Eleanor (Wright) Merrill. She had many stories about visiting her grandmother, Alfhild’s farm when she was growing up, including an incident with a sister, a mule, and a pile of manure that ended with her needing a bath. And the stories of her dad cooking dinner...