Obituaries

Sandra Vinzant

On July 2, 2021, Sandra Vinzant (aka Queen Mother) died peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 81 years old. Sandy is survived by her daughter Denise, son’s Michael and Gil, and step-daughter Marta. As well as her grandchildren, Julie, Danielle, Christopher, Aaron, and Joey and great-grandchildren Maia, Myles, and Madison. She was proceeded in…

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John “Johnny” Alvin Sanders III

It is with substantial sorrow that the family of John “Johnny” Alvin Sanders III announces his passing on June 22nd, 2021, at the age of 39. He was born on May 30th, 1982, the epitome of a Gemini. Johnny was born to Susan Blansett and John Alvin Sanders II in Granite City, Illinois. Johnny spent…

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Jeffrey William Toler

Jeffrey William Toler, 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 28, 2021 in Blue Springs, MO. Jeffrey grew up in Raytown, MO and graduated from Raytown South High School in 1976. He later graduated from Electronics Institute and became a commercial kitchen equipment technician. He loved to play his guitar and ride like the…

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April D. Patrick

April D Patrick 69 entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday June 29th 2021 at the Village of Caroll Park. April was born on January 2, 1952 to June Hutchinson Miller and Howard Miller. She was the 2nd youngest of 5 siblings. Sisters Constance Rigney of Brooklyn Park, Maryland and Anna Watring of…

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Dorothy Marie Rose

Dorothy Marie Rose, born June 22, 1921, passed away on May 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, MO.  She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Wolkoff (William), and granddaughters Margret Burns (Thomas) and Karen Chaney (Allen). Dorothy was born in Little Rock, AR to Eugene and Lucille Knight. She was married…

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James P. “Phil” Mitchell

James P. “Phil” Mitchell passed away quietly in his home, surrounded by family, June 28, 2021. He was born in Wellington, KS on March 3, 1932 to Everette J. Mitchell and Lucile (Ellis) Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Kathryn L. “Lu” Mitchell, his daughter Laurie Mitchell, both of Kansas City, his son Steve…

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Betty Jo Simpson

Betty Jo (Stewart) Thomas-Simpson, 85, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away June 30, 2021.   A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown Mo 64133. A visitation will be held prior to the service and begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Brooking…

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Floyd Gale Perkins

Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.   Floyd Gale Perkins, 79, went to his heavenly home June 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family.   He was born…

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Claude Henry (C.H.) Hinkle iii

Claude Henry Hinkle III, age 58, of Louisburg, KS died June 5, 2021, at Topeka Center in Topeka, Kansas after an extended battle with ALS. Later in his life, he shortened his name to his initials “C.H.” Hinkle III. C.H. was born September 10, 1962, to Claude and Joyce Hinkle in Appleton City, Missouri. He…

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David Thomas Saale

David Thomas Saale, age 64, passed away in his home in Kansas City, MO on June 24th. He was born to Don and Mildred Saale on January 16, 1957 in Chillicothe, MO and was one of eight children. David was a 1975 graduate of Chillicothe High School.   Growing up in Chillicothe, he was a member…

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