With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Caruso J. Long Sr., who departed this life on March 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 15, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, Caruso was the beloved son of Hershel Eugene Long Jr. and Allene Long. Caruso was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri…

Darren Carl Williams, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 28, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1959, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he spent his life building strong connections with family and friends. Darren dedicated over 40 years to the United States Postal Service before retiring in 2023. He…

Mark Daniel McCarty (Danny) was born October 9, 1959 to Earl and Louise McCarty and passed away in his sleep on March 6, 2025. His mom nicknamed him Danny and to people outside the immediate family he was Mark. He was living in Little Blue less than one fourth a mile from where his mother…

Gwendolyn Cleasant, 68, transitioned peacefully on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for her generosity, colorful personality, and infectious laughter, Gwendolyn was the heart and soul of her family. A retired Geography Clerk with the U.S. Census Bureau, Gwendolyn enjoyed spending time with her…

Chadwick H. Kelly, 33, passed away on December 20, 2024. Chadwick had a deep love for art, especially graffiti, where his incredible talent earned him a feature in a magazine. He also had a gift for writing, using it as another powerful form of self-expression. Chad was fiercely loyal and deeply loved by those who…

Antonio Albaladejo Negron, 57, of Kansas City, KS passed away March 1, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice House from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Memorial service was held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Antonio, also known as Papo was born in Puerto Rico, Corozal on January 8, 1968. He…

Janice McGee, 68, of Winfield, KS passed away February 28, 2025 at KU Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Ponca City Church, Ponca City, OK. Janice was born and raised in Ponca City, OK. She was born April 15, 1956. Janice loved spending time with her children,…

Andrew “Andy” Jordan Owens, 62 of Independence, MO. passed away March 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Owens was born January 6,1963 in Independence, MO. Andy was all about fishing, shooting and hunting. He loved being with his kids, grand babies and friends. Andy is preceded in death by his Mother…

Martin Allen Swinehart, 85, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Saint Luke’s Hospice House on March 2, 2025. He leaves a legacy of deep faith in God and of unconditional love. Martin was born on February 10, 1940 in Spokane, Washington to Dr. Paul Alpheus Swinehart and Agnes Laura (Ward)…

Michael William Jeffers, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. A proud graduate of William Chrisman High School, Class of 1973, Mike married his high school sweetheart, Teresa Kay Hughes, on February 7, 1975. Together, they built a strong and loving…