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Local obituaries for Independece, missouri.

Jesse Dawson Allison

Jesse Dawson Allison

Mar 21, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Karrie M Franks

Karrie M Franks

Mar 4, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Leonard Ray Cooper Sr.

Leonard Ray Cooper Sr.

Mar 1, 2024

Leonard Ray Cooper was born on March 21st, 1973, in Kansas City, Kansas to Joyce Marie Cooper and Wayne Arnold Cooper, Sr. Both parents and his brother, Wayne Arnold Cooper, Jr. preceded him in death. Early in life, Leonard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, and throughout his life his spiritual faith continued to grow. Later in life,...

Allen L Ezell

Allen L Ezell

Feb 28, 2024

Obituary is currently pending.

Joyce J Williams-Hall

Joyce J Williams-Hall

Feb 6, 2024

Joyce Jean Williams - Hall was born October 20, 1958, to Henry L. Williams and Lillian M. Williams in Springfield, MO. She was proceeded in death by her Father, Mother, a son; Antonio L. Williams, a brother; Jerry L. Williams, a sister; Sherleen Skillens.

She attended Lincoln High School in KCMO, Joyce became a member of Bales...

Latoya Renee Washington

Latoya Renee Washington

Jan 18, 2024

Ms. Latoya Renee Washington 39, was born September 11, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri to Anthony Terrell Washington Sr., and Angela Adams. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Alfred Lee Washington and Elaine Washington; maternal grandparents Otis Adams and Lauren Adams; brother Damien Adams. Latoya had a very strong belief in God. She attended Solomon Temple...

Kimberly Dawn Hill

Kimberly Dawn Hill

Dec 25, 2023

Kimberly Dawn Hill was born on June 10th, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on December 21st, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Chester and Wilma Thomas and her brother Allen Thomas and sister Deborah DeBoe.

She was a graduate of South East High School class of 1985. To know Kimberly was...

Tawana D Garth

Tawana D Garth

Dec 21, 2023

Tawana Denise Garth  affectionately called Sweet Pea was born February 13, 1967 to Jacqueline Williamson and Leroy Groves. Tawana was preceded in death by her daughter Ta’Meeka Garth; sisters Katherine and Treva Garth; grandmother Rosie Lee Greenwood; and stepfather Willis Williamson,

Tawana ““Sweet Pea” departed thisearthly life on Thursday December 21, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House...

Antonio L Williams Sr.

Antonio L Williams Sr.

Nov 22, 2023

Obituary is currently pending.

Tre'Shon Deonte Gray

Tre'Shon Deonte Gray

Nov 10, 2023

Tre’Shon Deonte Gray, 28, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on November 10th, 2023.

Tre’Shon better known as Tre’ was born on November 6th 1995, to Cedric Gray and Sherry Boutz. Tre’ was born and raised in Kansas City. Tre’ attended KCKPS and graduated from Manhattan High School through Flint Hills...

Marty Young, Sr.

Marty Young, Sr.

Nov 9, 2023

Marty Young Sr., a man whose presence was just as prominent as his powerful, resonant voice. A man who could walk confidently into a room and command attention. A man who spoke with authority and intention. A man who could never be forgotten.

Born to George Caldwell and Lillian Young on September 13, 1961, in Marvell, Arkansas, ...

Yvette Nevels

Yvette Nevels

Oct 29, 2023

Obituary is currently pending.

Darriyan L Rushing

Darriyan L Rushing

Oct 25, 2023

Obituary is currently pending.

Vernon James Thompson

Vernon James Thompson

Sep 5, 2023

Vernon was born in Dayton, Texas, on April 14, 1943, to Edgar and Rosie Thompson.  Vernon was one of ten children, five boys and five girls.  Two brothers preceded him in death, Oscar and Warren Thompson.  His sister Bessie Mae Thompson Hubert also preceded him in death along with his firstborn son Dwayne Thompson. Vernon attended the schools in...

Antwan Cortez Hill. Sr.

Antwan Cortez Hill. Sr.

Sep 4, 2023

Antwan C. Hill, 33 was born August 26, 1990, to Alonda Briggs and Antonio Hill. Antwan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Linda Miller, paternal uncles Carlton Hill and Wayne Hill.

Antwan attended elementary in the KCK metro, early Jr. high in KCMO school district. He spent his final schooling in Wentworth Military School.

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Mother Brenda Louis Jacobs

Mother Brenda Louis Jacobs

Jun 19, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Kelly Jacobs was born to the proud parents of Mr. Jessie Taylor and Ms. Lorraine McCauley in Chicago, IL on August 19,1950. Later Mr. Andrew Kelly and Mrs. Lorraine McCauley were married, and Brenda called him father. Brenda was the oldest child of the Kelly brothers and sisters.

Brenda was a circle of strength to...

Nellie J Roberts

Nellie J Roberts

Apr 13, 2023

I, Nellie J. Foots, arrived in a tent on the Oklahoma Reservation, Sunday, October 18, 1936. A major event happened this year, Jesse Owens won four Gold medals at the summer Olympics in Berlin and the Rural Electrification Act became law, bringing electricity to more remote parts of the country. I arrived in Kansas City, MO, in 1942, when...

Rayleigh Jo Maupins-Deml

Rayleigh Jo Maupins-Deml

Apr 5, 2023

Rayleigh Jo Maupins-Deml, 11, of Kansas City Missouri, went to be an angel with God on April 5, 2023. She was born September 12, 2011 to Ashley Piers and William Maupins-Deml.

Rayleigh (Ray Ray) was a ray of sunshine, full of life, joy, caring, and always thinking of others. She loved to rap, play basketball, football, spend...

Logan Mcnaul Foster

Logan Mcnaul Foster

Mar 29, 2023

Obituary is currently pending.

Mickey Jean O'Rourke

Mickey Jean O'Rourke

Mar 18, 2023

Mickey Jean O'Rourke,  73, of Kansas City  Missouri,  went to be an angel with God on March 18th, 2023. She was born June 8th, 1949 to Betty Jean Culver and Douglas Pease.

Mickey was a loving, selfless, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her two children,  Elizabeth and Christopher  and her three grandchildren Lea,...

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