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Lance Albert Reynolds
Mar 16, 2026
Lance Albert Reynolds, a man whose heart was as big as the music he loved, passed away peacefully in his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 16, 2026. Born on April 25, 1974, to the union of Brenda and John Reynolds, Lance was a graduate of Hickman Mills High School. He spent many years dedicated to the service of...
Hershanna V Oliver
Mar 6, 2026
Hershanna V Oliver was born on January 13, 1979, in Kansas City, MO to the parents of Vernon Dickerson (Sugarbear LA) and Linda F. Oliver (Lady Red).
She was baptized at an early age and united with the Greater Corinthian Church of Christ. She attended the KCMO public schools district and graduated from Southeast High School class of 1997. Hershanna attended...
Patrick Donovan Murray
Mar 4, 2026
Patrick Donovan Murray was born on December 31st, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Betty Jean Murray.
Patrick was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend. He was a Godly family man, hard worker, fierce protector, sensitive soul who enjoyed cooking, fishing and the peace of being with his loved ones.
Patrick is preceded in death by his beloved...
Edmund Fields
Feb 28, 2026
Edmund Fields, 55, passed away on February 28,2026 at Saint Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO.
He was born on August 3, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to William M. Fields and Mary A. Fields.
He grew up in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO.
He began work at UPS as a loader where...
Evelyn Jacinta Brock
Feb 11, 2026
Evelyn Jacinta Hamlett-Brock was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026, her 43rd birthday. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 11, 1983, to Raymond Eugene Hamlett and LaVera Denise Banks. Evelyn accepted Christ at an early age at Skylight Baptist Church, where she was also a member and sang joyfully in the Angel...
M.C. RICHARDSON
Feb 5, 2026
Milton Charles Richardson was born on December 3, 1939, at Wheatley Hospital to Milton Isaac and Percy Shirley (Smith) Richardson. He later legally changed his name to M.C., a reflection of the distinguished presence by which he would become widely known. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Geraldine Richardson, and his beloved grandson, Micheal Tipler.
M.C. attended...
Harry Gay
Dec 21, 2025
Brother Harry Gay was born on September 6, 1938, to the union of the late Elder John Gay and Lola Dozier. From early in life, he developed a strong work ethic, a love for music, and a heart for helping others, traits that remained with him throughout his life.
Music became a defining part of Brother Gay’s...
Mildred "Millie" Duca
Dec 17, 2025
Mildred Duca, 74, passed away on 12/17/2025 in Independence, MO. She was born on 4/22/1951 in La Harmonie, Guyana to Ronnie Barr and Pearly McCurchin. She grew up in La Harmonie, Free and Easy, and Buxton in Guyana.
She moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1969 and married Charles Duca in 1975. Together they had...
Danyelle M Jones
Dec 17, 2025
Danyelle Monick Jones was born on August 20, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was educated in the Kansas City area and later earned her high school diploma through the Job Corps. With determination and a strong work ethic, Danyelle obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and worked in the warehouse and food industry as a Food Inspector,...
Charles Lee Pargen
Dec 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, the family announce the passing of Charles Lee Pargen, of Kansas City, MO, age 82, on December 9, 2025.
Charles Lee Pargen was born on August 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Loren and Geraldine Pargen. He was the first of their three children, followed by his sister, Paula, and brother,...
Bernard C Delehant Jr
Dec 8, 2025
Bernard C Delehant Jr. “Bernie” passed away on December 8, 2025 at home in Independence, MO. He was born on June 7, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Bernard C. Delehant and Margaret A. Delehant. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Omaha, Nebraska.
He began work for Allis Chalmers as a...
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