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​Susan Kay Tinajero

​Susan Kay Tinajero, 68, of Cheyenne, WY passed away December 31, 2024. Memorial services will be held in July, 2025 at Estes Park, CO. Susan was born November 17, 1956 in Cheyenne, WY. She worked hard and loved even harder. Susan was a Disney fanatic who loved sharing her collection. Her favorite places were Estes…

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Robert Duke Holmes

Robert Duke Holmes, 75, of Raytown, MO passed away January 16, 2025.  Robert was born in October 20, 1949 in Bartlesville, OK. He attended high school at College High School in Bartlesville, OK. In 1971, Robert graduated from OSU. He had various jobs including his favorite job as a police officer in Colorado Springs where he…

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Jacob Robert Coles

Jacob Robert Coles was born on February 11, 1988, and died at the Olathe Hospice House with his parents at his bedside on January 5, 2025, after a nearly three-year fight with cancer. The majority of his adult life he worked cooking barbecue, mostly at Jack Stack and Joe’s KC Bar-B-Que. He loved going to Chiefs games.…

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Harold Dean Langford

Harold Dean Langford passed away on November 11, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri, at the age of 73. He was born June 1, 1951. Harold lived a life full of laughter, love, and countless adventures. He was the son of Vernon Harold and Mary Jo Gard (Parish) Langford. Harold was a proud graduate of Van…

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Roger B. Hawver

Roger B. Hawver, 74, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital, with his children by his side. He was born December 20, 1949, in Stafford, Kansas, to Earl L. Hawver and Gertrude (Titus) Hawver. Roger grew up in Stafford and graduated from Stafford High School…

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Gary W. Leach

Gary W. Leach, 79, of Independence, MO passed away January 14, 2025. Gary was born January 8, 1946 in Independence, MO. He was an engineer and worked at various companies. He designed airplanes and worked for Ford and Chrysler auto companies.

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Sandra Carolyn Sims

Sandra Carolyn Sims January 26, 1948 – January 17, 2025 Sandra Carolyn Sims, 76, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. Born on January 26, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Otis and Mary Dewitt. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Sims, who…

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Susan R. Wright (October 21, 1960 – January 6, 2025)

Susan Renee Wright, 64, of Bates City, Missouri passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband Teddy Wright; sons Joseph, Nathan, and Travis Wright; grandchildren JoJo, Justin, Landon, Addison and Bellamae; sister Jodee Hilburn and husband Russell; nephews Erek, Damon, and Mathew; nieces Heather, Mindee, and Maloree, along with many…

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Virginia Collins Griffin

Ms. Virginia Collins Griffin of Marshville passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, with her daughters in Warrensburg, MO. Born on December 14, 1940, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Graham and Martelia Collins. Ms. Griffin was preceded in death by her sister, Irene Trull (James); her brothers, Charles Collins Jr. (Barbara) and Frederick Collins…

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Darrah Sue Hernandez

Darrah Sue Hernandez, 54, of Raytown, MO passed away January 9, 2025. Darrah was born August 7, 1970 in Tulsa, OK. Darrah was an amazing, kind, and compassionate person. She loved being a Meemee to all of her grandchildren more than anything. Survivors include: two sons; four beautiful granddaughters; and one grandson.

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