Ronald Stephens

We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ronald Stephens (Gladstone, Missouri), born in Barnard, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lloyd and Alma Fern Stephens; his sisters, Norma McCall and Carol Davis; and his siblings-in-law, Donna Swaney, Don Cochran, Jerry Davis, Paul Frazier, Carl Haines, Orville Hamilton, Ralph McCall, Russell Rosenbaum and Jim Swaney.

He is survived by: his wife Rosemary "Rosie" Haines; his children, Carla Lanham (Eric), Kevin Stephens (Margaret) and Kenneth Stephens (Lisa); his grandchildren, Max Lanham (Jerrica), Maggie Lanham, Michael Lanham, Olivia Stephens, Kate Stephens, Charlotte Stephens, Anna Stephens and Luke Stephens; his siblings, Shirley Hamilton and Kathy Cochran; and his sisters-in-law, Beverly Frazier and Bobbie Haines.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the White Chapel Funeral Home (6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron's honor to First Tee Greater Kansas City, an organization that supports youth golfers through mentorship. Visit https://firstteekc.org.