Obituaries

May 15, 2026

Rimma Gadalova, a cherished matriarch, passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born on December 24, 1934, Rimma's life was marked by resilience, determination, and a deep love for her family.

Rimma was preceded in death by her parents: Mesrop and Margo Balayan; her husband: Edward Gadalov; as well as her brothers: Albert and Nelson Avalayan.

She is survived...

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Myrtle Jane Lance of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 14, 2026, just two months short of her 106th birthday. She was born July 16, 1920, in Scotland, Arkansas, to the late Maudie Jane Dodd and Arthur William Watkins.

Myrtle was the last surviving of nine children. She attributed her remarkable longevity to hard work and clean living. A devoted wife,...

May 13, 2026

Irma Mae Grant of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at Brookdale Senior Living in Leawood, Kansas at 6am in the morning on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 after spending the evening with her loving husband and dearest family.

Irma, (82 years young) was affectionately known to her closest family and friends as “Toots”, and was born on Wednesday, March 15th, 1944 in...

May 12, 2026

Arvol Conrad Adams, 87, Kansas City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at The Laurel at Norterre in Liberty, MO

Arvol was born on November 3, 1938, to Charles Floyd and Wanda Evelyn Adams at Mt. Moriah, Harrison County Missouri. Alongside his sister, Anginette Adams Ward, he grew up learning the values of hard work and community on the family...

May 10, 2026

Rev. James L. Blair, a devoted pastor, respected community leader, and cherished family man, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 4, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Rev. Joseph and Clara (nee: Stovall) Blair. Rev. James Blair’s life was defined by his steadfast commitment to faith, education, and service.

Rev. Blair's early years were...

May 9, 2026

Billy Bush Hogan was born March 8th, 1934, and passed on May 9th, 2026. Services will be at Heaven Sent Baptist Church 9511 East 59th Street, Raytown MO 64133, on Saturday the 23rd. The Memorial service will begin at 11:00 am. 

A complete obituary will be posted at a later date. 

May 8, 2026

Decatur “Dick” Clark Millard III, 87, died peacefully on May 8, 2026, Dick was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Decatur C. Millard, Jr. and Helen Saddler (Bixman) Millard. He graduated from Central High School in 1958 and went on to serve his country joining the United States Air Force.

Dick married Anita Kroenke in 1958. After returning from the Air...

May 7, 2026

Ricky DeWayne King, 59, passed away peacefully May 7, 2026. Ricky was born in Caney, KS to Ruby Darlene King. He grew up in Oklahoma and Arkansas before moving to the Kansas City area.

As a young man Ricky started working in the concrete industry. A man that took pride in his work Richy spent many years working for Cochran Concrete....

May 7, 2026

John Gary Headrick, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born on June 20, 1944, to John Henry and Maxine (Black) Headrick, Gary grew up on the family farm at St. Charles, Iowa. After graduating from I35 High School in 1962, he worked on the farm along side...

May 7, 2026

Timothy James Smith, 68, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Liberty, Missouri, leaving behind a

legacy of kindness that touched everyone who crossed his path.



Born in Kansas City and raised in Lawson, Missouri, where he graduated with the class of 1976

from Lawson High School, Tim's life took him on a journey that included years in and around the

Austin, Texas area,...

May 5, 2026

John Russell Lane, age 50, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at 11:39 PM. Born on April 27, 1976, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the cherished son of John Lane and Rhonda Lane.

A proud graduate of Raytown South High School, John later married Laura Merrick, with whom he built a loving family. His professional journey began at Intec...

May 3, 2026

Joyce Coons, 92, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born June 2, 1933, in Newton, Iowa to Charles and Leota (Loveless) Schermerhorn and grew up during the Great Depression in Kansas City, Missouri with four brothers and five sisters. Joyce was the second youngest and the first baby in her family to benefit...

May 2, 2026

Ronald Lee Evans, 84 of Riverside, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at the North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO.

He was born on August 25, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Ron was the beloved son of Howard and Wilma Evans. He spent a happy childhood in Willow Brook and graduated from Faucet Missouri High School in...

Apr 30, 2026

Eleanor Dorothea Williams entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Her passing was unexpected, yet her life lives on as a beautiful testimony of faith, love, and steadfast commitment to those she cherished.

Eleanor was born on October 9, 1933, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Wallace B. and Edith Greene. She was the youngest of three children. Her older siblings, Dorothea...

Apr 29, 2026

Carl Gene Slusser 81, of Independence, MO passed away, April 29, 2026.

He was born on February 8, 1945 to William Slusser and Addie (Purvis) Slusser in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City and Raytown Missouri and graduated from Raytown High School. Carl then served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.On February 17,...

Apr 28, 2026

James H. “Jim” Stolte, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, Born August 26 1948, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2026 after battling cancer. Born in South Amboy, New Jersey, Jim lived a life rooted in dedication, resilience, and deep love for his family. 

Jim graduated from high school in St. Clair, Missouri, in 1966 and went on to...

Apr 27, 2026

David “Scott” Hadley, 71, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on April 27, 2026. After over a two year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 11, 1954, to Paul and Rosemary Hadley, he was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. Graduating in 1972 from Winnetonka High School, Scott pursued his interests in cars from racing his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle...

Apr 26, 2026

Robin Paul Kilbane, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026, at 9:50 p.m.

Robin was born on August 30, 1962 to Barbara Toellner and Thomas Kilbane. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and also spent time living in Midway, Mobile Alabama, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina—places he carried with him throughout his life.

Robin proudly...

Apr 26, 2026

Charles Lee Coen, 71, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Samual Lee Coen and Miriam Amelia Coen.



Charles lived most of his life in Kansas City, Missouri. Following the passing of his wife, he moved to Harrisonville, Missouri, where he spent the last eight years close to his daughter,...