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Local obituaries for Independece, missouri.

Thomas Ray Carroll

Thomas Ray Carroll

Nov 13, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Gregory T Wilkinson

Gregory T Wilkinson

Nov 12, 2024

Our family and community mourn the loss of Gregory Thomas Wilkinson, who passed away on November 12, 2024, in Independence, MO. We would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. As per his immediate family and his wishes, no public funeral or memorial will be held. An Ash Spreading Ceremony...

Carlos M Diaz

Carlos M Diaz

Nov 10, 2024

Carlos Marino Diaz (Black Mexican) was born May 21, 1982 to Robert & Frances Diaz In Kansas City Missouri. Carlos was called home from this life on November 10, 2024.

Carlos was educated in the Kansas City Missouri school district graduating from SouthEast High School. Carlos was the most joyous, loving, free spirited person ever....

Tony Orlando Cannon

Tony Orlando Cannon

Nov 9, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Ron'Tez Lee Lewis

Ron'Tez Lee Lewis

Nov 2, 2024

Ron'Tez Lee Lewis was born June 3, 2022 in Kansas City, MO to Ta'Leyah Baker and Ronald Lewis. On November 2, 2024 God called Ron'Tez home. He was preceded in death by his grandpa James McCanse and his uncle Martez Jacoway.

Ron'Tez attended daycare at Suzette's little blessings. He has attended there since he was a newborn....

Ella L Long

Ella L Long

Oct 26, 2024

Ella Louise Long, 86, of Independence Missouri, passed away on October 30, 2024. Ella was born on July 29,1938, to George Carpenter and Pearl Guss Carpenter. Ella was the 9th of 10 Children.

Ella married Harold Richard Long on October 20, 1954, in Mulberry, Kansas, They moved to Independence Missouri around 1956 and had 2 children.

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Gwendolyn Ann Griffin

Gwendolyn Ann Griffin

Oct 26, 2024

Gwendolyn Ann Griffin Age 75 Born July 10, 1949 was born in Hattiesburg MS She was called home on Oct 26, 2024.

She was born to Annie Pearl Hinton and Clarence Hinton who proceeded her in death. Also proceeding her in death was Lavern Edward Brown( Son), Yovanda Hall ( Sister) and lifetime friend Billy Green. Ann...

Geraldine Mae Fletcher

Geraldine Mae Fletcher

Oct 20, 2024

Mrs. Geraldine Mae Fletcher 85 years old, from Kansas City, MO, born on April 9, 1939 and passed away on October 20, 2024. She was 1 out of 9 children, born to Marshall Tinsley and Altha Mae Holloway. She met Rev. John W Fletcher Sr. at Morning Star Baptist Church, they married and had 3 daughters and 1 son....

Cody Lee Carey

Cody Lee Carey

Oct 12, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Jamie S Gleason

Jamie S Gleason

Sep 24, 2024

Jamie S. Gleason, a devoted mother, loving partner, and dedicated caregiver.

Born in Kansas Cit, Missouri, to James W. Gleason and Jennifer A. Nance, Jamie's life was marked by compassion, love, and a deep commitment to her family.

After graduating from the Kansas City Missouri School District, Jamie pursued a career as a Certified Nursing...

Vance Elwood Tivis Sr

Vance Elwood Tivis Sr

Sep 5, 2024

Vance Elwood Tivis Sr was born on May 31, 1960, to parents of Elisha E. Tivis Jr. and Grace L. Tivis of Kansas City, Missouri.  He passed away on September 5, 2024, while residing in Kansas City Missouri.  His parents, a brother William A. (Billy) Tivis and only sister Venus R. Anthony preceded him in death.

He...

Brandon Scott Branham

Brandon Scott Branham

Aug 21, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Paul Arthur Datschefski

Paul Arthur Datschefski

Aug 19, 2024

Paul Arthur Datschefski, 40, of Independence, MO, passed away on August 19, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1984, to John and Linda Datschefski. He was the 2nd of 4 children and their eldest son.

Paul was born in Naperville, IL, and lived in Bolingbrook, IL, until 1999, when the family moved to Independence,...

Priscilla Ann Gomez

Priscilla Ann Gomez

Aug 16, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Donelle E'Shawn Morris

Donelle E'Shawn Morris

Aug 13, 2024

T he Amazing Journey of Donny

Donelle E’Shawn Morris known as ‘Slim’ or ‘Mr.Wilson” was born to Tiffany Monique Morris and Darrell Johnson on November 20,2007 in Kansas City, MO He was the third eldest of his 6 sibling. Donelle was a member at Word of Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Dennis Keith Kesterson

Dennis Keith Kesterson

Aug 11, 2024

Obituary is currently.

Julius Jabor Nave

Julius Jabor Nave

Aug 9, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Lemuel Fields

Lemuel Fields

Aug 3, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Marcus Eugene Swift

Marcus Eugene Swift

Jul 16, 2024

On this brutally cold and windy day of December 21, 1989. Carl Swift and Dana McKenzie were blessed with the cutest feistiest chubby cheek baby boy you’ve ever seen. Marcus Eugene Swift or Gray as we affectionately called him. Came into this world unexpectedly kicking and screaming. I should have known then that he would be forced to be...

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