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Local obituaries for Independece, missouri.

Robin Shackelford Seidlitz

Robin Shackelford Seidlitz

Jan 31, 2022

We are shocked and heartbroken to share the death of Robin Shackelford Seidlitz, who passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 31, 2022, with her family by her side.

Born April 8, 1946, Robin was the daughter of Barbara Shackelford Seidlitz and Charles Newman “Pete” Seidlitz, Jr. She is...

Roosevelt Donald Duncan

Roosevelt Donald Duncan

Jan 26, 2022

Roosevelt Donald Duncan,age 57 was born April 16th,1964 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of George D. Duncan Sr. and Beaulah M. (McDonald) Duncan. Roosevelt was preceded in death by both parents, sisters Mildrew Brown-Wafer, and Gloria Burton, brothers, James E. Duncan, Nathaniel Black Sr., and Williams Black Jr.

Roosevelt accepted Christ at an...

Tosha Marie Crowley

Tosha Marie Crowley

Jan 4, 2022

Tosha Marie Crowley was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Curtis Deodis Crowley and Shurkeena Harrison. Tosha was a Christian and was baptized at East Side Missionary Baptist Church by Reverend C.S. Scott, in Kansas City, Missouri. Tosha graduated from high school in Kansas City, Missouri after attending Longfellow Academy of Arts and Paseo Middle schools.  She later attended...

Laeisha Varchelle Green

Laeisha Varchelle Green

Jan 1, 2022

Laeisha “Eisha” Green Departed life on Saturday, January 1.2822 Laeisha was born November 12. 1987, in Kansas City, MO to the union of Leresa Green Oaks and Vandell Purnell. Laeisha proceded her death, along with Grandmother: Floral Green, Grandpa: Ventrola Purnell aka Daddy, Punt. Vera Kimble, Uncle: Jermaine Green.

Laeisha was baptized at an early...

Patrick "Pat" Steven Stodgel

Patrick "Pat" Steven Stodgel

Dec 28, 2021

Patrick “Pat“ Steven Stodgel, 44, of Lathrop MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. A Memorial Visitation for Pat will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 1 to 4 PM at Venue 310, 310 N. Main St., Cameron, MO 64429.

Pat was born on July 15, 1977, to...

Marcus Monroe Smith

Marcus Monroe Smith

Dec 14, 2021

MARCUS MONROE “WATERMELON MAN” SMITH Marcus Monroe “Watermelon Man” Smith, 51, of Independence, MO, departed this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Marcus was born on July 07, 1970, in Broken Bow, OK, to James Monroe Smith and Billie Jean Smith. After graduating from Broken Bow High School, Marcus attended college on the campus of Langton University, where he...

Avonte "Fats" Dewitt George

Avonte "Fats" Dewitt George

Dec 12, 2021

Avonte “Fats” Dewitt George, 16, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Avonte was born on December 23, 2005 to Antwonne George and Queshawn Whitley in Kansas City, MO. Avonte was a junior at Lee’s Summit North High School and had just started working at “Whataburger” in Lee’s Summit.

Avonte was a vivacious,...

Lawrence "L-Boogie" Norvell Maxwell

Lawrence "L-Boogie" Norvell Maxwell

Nov 12, 2021

Lawrence will be remembered as a fun-loving, full of-life comedian. He enjoyed performing comical skits among his friends and family that would always end with belly laughs. As a youth Lawrence was consumed with performing magic tricks, science experiments, dancing, and sports. As many fond memories come to mind, it should be noted that for every endeavor Lawrence embarked...

William Lamont Phillips Mosley

William Lamont Phillips Mosley

Nov 6, 2021

William Lamont Phillips Mosley, 47, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 06, 2021. William was born on June 10, 1974, in Kansas City, MO, to Brent Mosley and Kathi Phillips (Norris). William was a lifelong Kansas City resident. William accepted Christ at an early age. He briefly relocated to California, living with his Aunt P, to...

Pamela Gillen

Pamela Gillen

Oct 15, 2021

Pamela Gillen, 52, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harvey Lee Ambrose and Ella Mae Gillen.

She grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan spending most of her childhood before moving to Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Blue Valley Industries Adult Day Care. Pam...

Eric Dion Howell

Eric Dion Howell

Oct 11, 2021

Eric Dion Howell, 50, was born November 30. 1970 in Kansas City ,Missouri to the union of Elijah Martin, Jr. And Mary Louise (Folsom) Howell-Martin . Eric is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tracy Howell-Thompson, brother, Tyrone Martin, uncle, Robert Folsom and aunt, Barbara Johnson.

Eric graduated from East High School in 1989. He furthered...

Elbert Cleo Bradley

Elbert Cleo Bradley

Oct 6, 2021

Elbert “Cleo” Bradley, 52, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 06, 2021. Cleo was a lifelong Kansas City resident, growing up here with his four brothers and sister. He was a member of Victorious Life Church and held a number of jobs throughout his life, including bounty hunting and driving elderly residents for...

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