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William Christian Taylor

William Christian Taylor

Nov 17, 2025

William Christian Taylor, age 34, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1991, in Bellflower, California, to Glen Claire Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Rivera.

William was a proud graduate of Raytown High School and was known for his vibrant spirit and love for life. He had...

James Lee Smith

James Lee Smith

Nov 14, 2025

James Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 14, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1943, in Louisiana to the late Simon Smith Sr. and Melvina Bryant.

James built a proud and steady career with the historic Muehlebach Hotel, where he served as a Steward and...

Patricia Ann Lewis

Patricia Ann Lewis

Nov 14, 2025

Patricia Ann Lewis (née Wessley) age 77, of Arma, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at her sister’s home in Grain Valley, Missouri.

Born on July 22, 1948, to Louis H. Wessley and Wilda J. Falls, in Kansas City, Missouri. Known affectionately as Patty, she spent her early years in Kansas City, Missouri area until...

Ernest Mcintosh

Ernest Mcintosh

Nov 10, 2025

Ernest Lee McIntosh Jr., 64, of Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025.  Ernest was born on April 2, 1961, to Ernest Lee McIntosh Sr. and Elizabeth Alexander. He was the eldest of six children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Wanda Samuels, and his sister...

Lynn A Marsh

Lynn A Marsh

Nov 1, 2025

Lynn A. Marsh "Toni"

Independence, Missouri

Toni Marsh of Independence, Missouri, passed away surrounded by love. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose kindness, strength, and laughter touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Lynn was preceded in death by her father, Steve Stephenson; her...

Jacquelyn T Jenkins

Jacquelyn T Jenkins

Nov 1, 2025

Jacquelyn T Jenkins (Jackie) was called home to glory on November 1, 2025. She was under the care of Luminous Hospice Service.

Jackie was born on September 19, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to Cail and Sylvester Connor.  She was proceeded in death by her son, Bobby Joe Jenkins Jr., her parents Cail and Sylvester Conner...

Tinisha Dechell Robinson

Tinisha Dechell Robinson

Oct 22, 2025

Tinisha Decelle Robinson, 36, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025. Her life was defined by a boundless heart, an unstoppable spirit, and a deep devotion to her family.

Born in Lansing, Michigan, Tinisha moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she was raised and graduated from Central High School.

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George Clifton Drydale

George Clifton Drydale

Oct 10, 2025

George Drydale, 68, passed away on October 10, 2025 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty Missouri. He was born on March 13, 1957 in Marshall Missouri to Paul Drydale and Betty L. Pierson. He graduated from Graham High School in Graham, Missouri.

After high school George attended Southeast Community College where he received an associates degree...

Eva Mae Robinson

Eva Mae Robinson

Oct 2, 2025

Eva Mae Robinson was born on September 17, 1967 to Jhon T. Robinson Jr., and Irene Pickens-Robinson in Kansas City, MO. She was named after her grandmother Eva Mae Blake, who preceded her in death.

On October 2, 2025 Eva departed this life to go home.

Eva was the baby sister...

Brenda Jean Thornton

Brenda Jean Thornton

Sep 30, 2025

Brenda Jean Thornton, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at 3:08a.m. She was 71 years old.

Brenda was born on November 15, 1953, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to her parents, Lily Thornton and George Thornton, Sr. She grew up surrounded by family and love, alongside her sister, Delois Page, and her...

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