Obituaries

Aug 28, 2025

Patrick R. Capranica, 90, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in South Union Township, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1935, to the late Patsy Ralph Capranica and Sara Miller Capranica. 

He proudly served in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He went on to be a History Professor...

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Aug 25, 2025

Raymond Eugene Robbins, age 71, of Lawson, MO was welcomed into his heavenly home on August 25, 2025, where he was reunited with his daughter, Heather.

A lifelong resident of the Kansas City North area, Ray was born in Smithville, Missouri, on April 2, 1954, to Charley and Dorothy (Ware) Robbins. After graduating from Oak Park High School in 1972, he...

Aug 24, 2025

Bertha Lucille Soil, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born August 6, 1939 in Athens, Alabama to the late Willie Brown and Cora Mae Horton Brown.

A complete life story will be posted soon.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11-12 PM at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 3634 Brooklyn Ave. in...

Aug 22, 2025

Sherry Lynn Huntington, born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 1, 1946, passed away at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on August 22, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight.

Sherry was the daughter of Mack McCorkle and Helen Schmidt, and is now reunited with her sisters Dina May McCorkle and Becky McCorkle.

Sherry had a long steady career in banking where she...

Aug 22, 2025

BENJAMIN ELLIS KILGORE, a caring father and grandfather, died in Independence, Missouri on August 22, 2025 after a brief illness and recent loss of his love, Connie Combs.

He was born in Kansas City, MO on May 11, 1957, to Letha Mae (Campbell) and Denver Howard Kilgore. He was the youngest of four children.

Ben was a member and former trustee of...

Aug 20, 2025

John "Mike" Michael Nolan, 87,  passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence in Kansas City, MO. He was born March 13, 1938 in Wentworth, MO to Gertrude (Gorman) and Joseph V. Nolan. John was reared by his maternal Grandmother, Effie Gorman from age 12 after the passing of his parents.

He graduated from Pierce City High School where...

Aug 18, 2025

Laverne Hill was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1941 to Ed Smith and Izoria Moody. She was preceded in passing by her parents and her son, Brian Hill.



Laverne met and married Eligah Hill, and together they made their home in Kansas City, where they raised their family. She earned her degree and dedicated her professional life to serving others as...

Aug 16, 2025

Dale Ray Heil was born 8-3-1935 in Carrollton, MO and passed away peacefully 8-16-2025

Survived by:

Wife Vanita K. (Stuenkel), Daughter Tanya, Son-n-law Carl White and Sister, Donna Heil

Baptized & confirmed into the LCMS, graduated Central High School of KC, MO

Met his wife Vanita when she and her girlfriends came to the city. He pretty much knew that day he wanted to...

Aug 15, 2025

Martin (Doc) Hannigan, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on August 15, 2025.

Martin was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 29, 1947. He was a true patriot—a lover and protector of his country. He served as a dedicated veteran of the United States Army in both the Vietnam War and the first Gulf War. His military career took him...

Aug 15, 2025

Mary Frances Nichols, age 71, passed away peacefully and rejoined her beloved husband, Elmer, on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Allen and Eleanor Riddle.

Mary is survived by her son, Matt (Robin) Nichols, her daughter, Angie Cox, her brother, Mike Riddle, and three cherished grandchildren: Eleanor, Olivia, and...

Aug 14, 2025

Susan ArMinta Hunt Marcum, Lee's Summit, MO, rejoined her beloved husband, Daniel, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

She was born April 9, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the cherished daughter of Harold and Wilma Barnett Hunt. She married the love of her life, Daniel W. Marcum, Sr., on December 19, 1964, at Holmeswood Baptist Church.

Susan was...

Aug 13, 2025

Pamela was a beautiful soul whose life touched everyone she came in contact with: gracious, kind, caring and always serving others - her family, friends and “foreigners” she encountered wherever we lived. Pamela Ellen Loveland, age 67 of Independence, MO; died on August 13, 2025 at home (and finally at CenterPoint Medical Center) following several cardiac arrests.

Pamela was born in...

Aug 12, 2025

Terry Sullivan, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home August 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He went to heaven surrounded by his mother, his sister and brother-in-law, and the wonderful hospice nurse who cared for him.

Terry Wayne Sullivan was born on August 13, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Barbara(Lewis)Sullivan, joining his big...

Aug 11, 2025

Olin Evans Brown, Jr., 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, was called home to heaven on August 11, 2025.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey on August 28, 1963, Olin was the son of Olin Evans and Mary N. (Howell) Brown, Sr. He attended Saint Michael’s Grade School and was a proud graduate of Don Bosco Prep High School. Olin continued his education...

Aug 10, 2025

Jack G. Hickman Jr., age 70, of Independence, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly in Bentonville, Arkansas, on August 10, 2025.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wanda Jean (Bedell) Hickman and Jack G. Hickman Sr., Jack graduated from East High School, before his family moved to Grain Valley, Missouri. He spent the remainder of his life in Independence, Missouri, where he worked...

Aug 10, 2025

Colonel Donald F. Martin, USAF (Ret.)

 November 28, 1935 –August 10, 2025

Donald F. Martin’s journey began on November 28, 1935, in San Francisco, California, born to Fred and Harriet Martin (Howells). His childhood unfolded in the small but spirited town of Kilgore, Texas. A place brimming with oil-field grit, piney woods adventure, and friends who would shape his humble, kind demeanor...

Aug 9, 2025

DeLois Beverly Taylor, (née Stovall), born on September 25, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in her hometown at the age of 95. A devoted educator and woman of enduring faith, she left a lasting legacy through her compassion, dedication, and joyful spirit.

The beloved daughter of Smith Stovall and Maggie Brock Stovall, DeLois was...

Aug 9, 2025

Imogene Pansy Goss, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with her family on August 9, 2025. Imogene was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, on January 18, 1931, to Dallas Franklin Lee and Clara Maude (Jones) Lee.

Imogene maintained her grace, kindness, compassion, and deep love for her family and friends until the end. She always expressed deep gratitude...