John F. Herbison, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, John Franklin Herbison Jr. passed peacefully and went to reunite with his beloved wife, Sharon, and family members who preceded him in death.John was born on April 2, 1949, to John Franklin Herbison Sr. and Doris V. (Aldridge) Herbison. He attended Wyandotte County High School, where he graduated in 1967.
As a young man, he worked in...
Kerry Arden Gingerich "Cook"
Feb 24, 2026
Kerry Arden Gingerich “Cook”, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, under Hospice care and surrounded by family.
Kerry was born on August 31, 1959, in Iowa City, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children, Allan Anislag (Sarah), Kevin Gingerich, Jennifer Gingerich, stepdaughters, Rachel Callihan, and Rebecca Rohn. Grandchildren, Brooklyn Stewart, Shire, Thoren and...
Joan Elizabeth Manchester
Feb 22, 2026
Joan Elizabeth Manchester, aged 95, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1930, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to the late John August and Cora Sycreness (Allen) Williams.
Throughout her life, Joan exemplified a spirit of joy and creativity. She worked as a layout designer for Inter Collegiate Press, but her true...
Barbara Jean Ward (Stagg)
Feb 21, 2026
Barbara Ward, loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully in hospice after living a full life of laughter and love.Barbara was born in 1942 to parents Earl (Bud) Stagg and Madeleine (Peery) Turner (both deceased). She is survived by her sister, Jeanette (Stagg) Woods, and her brother Bud Stagg.Barbara had three children, Angela (Hardesty) Kuehn (Kevin Kuehn, deceased), Jill Hardesty (deceased)...
James "Jim" Edward Evans
Feb 21, 2026
James (Jim) Edward Evans, age 82, peacefully passed away on 21 February 2026 surrounded by his wife and his three adult children at the Missouri Veterans Home Dover Point Memory Care Unit, Cameron, Missouri, following a very long battle with Alzheimer disease and cancer. The Veteran Home honored Jim’s remains with a Military Honor Walk while playing taps with his...
Alan Ross
Feb 20, 2026
Alan Eugene Ross, 67 years old died peacefully on February 20th 2026.
Alan was born on March 22nd, 1958, in Kansas City MO to Eugene and Beatrice Ross.
Alan married his high school sweetie Tinna Wagester in 1978. After moving to his childhood neighborhood Alan began working for Hanrahans as a back end screen runner.
During that time Alan and Tinna had 2...
Aida Rosa Izturez De George
Feb 20, 2026
En Memoria de
Aida Rosa I George
6 de Diciembre de 1937 – 20 de Febrero de 2026.
Descanza en paz
Con profundo amor despedimos a mi amada Madre,esposa,abuela,bisabuela,amiga,hermana,tia,suegra,Aida I George.
Una mujer llena de calidez,le encantaba maquillarse y arreglarse,siempre olia rico! Con sus perfumes,disfrutar de una taza de café todas las tardes y tomar cerveza en momentos de reuniones familiares y los hacia especiales.
Fue...
George Louis Morton
Feb 19, 2026
George Louis Morton (1934-2026)
George Louis Morton (also affectionately known as “Joe Louis”) was born in the Armourdale neighborhood of Kansas City, Ks., on September 4,1934, to the union of Joseph Marshall and Mazie Mae Morton. The family moved to Kansas City, Mo., when George was a year old. George received his education in the Kansas City, Mo school district. He...
Jerry L. Haley
Feb 18, 2026
Jerry Lee Haley was born on September 28, 1956, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. He peacefully departed this life on February 18, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jerry was a funny, outgoing man who was truly the life of the party. Wherever he went, laughter followed. People naturally gravitated toward him — it often seemed like he knew everyone, and if he didn’t,...
Joe Duffey
Feb 16, 2026
Joe Harold Duffey, 80, of Liberty, Missouri passed away peacefully February 16, 2026.
He was born on December 12, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ruby and Harold Duffey. The youngest of his family, he was raised in both Sweet Springs and Liberty. He spent his childhood attending a one-room schoolhouse, running around on farmland surrounded by a large, loving family....
Marvine E. Wolford
Feb 15, 2026
Marvine E. Wolford, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday February 15, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1945, in Marshall, Missouri.
Marvine was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick W. and Edna V. Boedeker, grandson Caleb W. Hines and beloved husband James W. Wolford.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters Jean...
Donald H. Fletcher
Feb 15, 2026
Donald H. Fletcher died on February 15, 2026 peacefully at home, completing a life filled with love of family and friends, an accomplished career and service to his community.
Don was born March 2, 1945, the only child of Harvey and Mae Fletcher. He grew up and attended school in Anita, Iowa, where his parents owned and operated the Gambles Hardware...
Eileen May Bennett
Feb 14, 2026
Eileen May Bennett, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.Born on February 19, 1940, in Kansas City to Leo Roy and Mamie Thomas. On July 27, 1957, she was united in marriage to Billy Don Bennett. Together, they built a life centered around family and hard work. For over three decades, Eileen and Bill owned...
Kenneth J. Gregorie
Feb 14, 2026
Kenneth Gregorie was a witty, intelligent, loving man. He was born in Kansas City, Mo on August 23rd. 1968 to James Gregorie and Roxie Grimes. He passed in his home in Blue Springs, Mo surrounded by family on February 14th, 2026 of Liver cancer after surviving two previous cases. He survived colon cancer and then liver cancer before it was...
Donald Eugene McDonald
Feb 14, 2026
Donald Eugene McDonald passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 14, 2026. Donald, the oldest child of Berry Eugene McDonald and Dessie Mae (Chunn) McDonald, was born November 15, 1945. When he was a year old, the family moved from Kansas City to a farm near Camden, MO.
Donald attended elementary school in Camden and graduated...
Alan W. Donovan Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Alan Wendell Donovan Sr., aged 86, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Conway, South Carolina. Son of Eldon C. Donovan, and Carolyn J. Donovan, he was born June 21, 1939, in Gardner Kansas.
When Alan was 5 years old the family moved to Kansas City Missouri. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1957. Joining the Navy shortly thereafter, he...
Shirley Jean Henderson
Feb 13, 2026
Shirley Jean Luetkenhoelter Henderson
Shirley Jean Henderson, 77, died at the home of her son, Travis Henderson in Brandenburg, Kentucky on Friday, February 13, 2026 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 21, 1948 to Medora Ward and Walter Luetkenhoelter.
Shirley had over 30 years of service with Hallmark Cards, Inc., retiring in 2005....
Danny Lewis Owen
Feb 13, 2026
Danny Lewis Owen, born July 31, 1934, in Princeton, Missouri passed away peacefully February 13, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service and community.
Danny grew up on a farm near Princeton, Missouri where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifeguard at the community pool. After graduation from Ravanna high school in 1952, he spent two adventurous...
Loretta M. Yates
Feb 12, 2026
Loretta M. Yates, a cherished mother, and beloved member of the community, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on November 27, 1940, Loretta lived a life rich in love, commitment, and service, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
For nearly 40 years, Loretta served as a judge on the election board, demonstrating...
Frederick Maurice Hubbard
Feb 11, 2026
Our beloved son and brother, Frederick Maurice Hubbard, 47, affectionately known as “Rece,” of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Maurice was born on August 22, 1978, and was the youngest of three siblings. He graduated from the Metropolitan Advanced Technical High School and completed career training through the Job Corps program at two locations: Salt Lake City,...
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