Varluria E. Bailey
August 30, 2026
Varluria Bailey, 70, passed away on August 30, 2026, at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on August 16, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Luther Bailey and fluorine Wilson.
She grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. She graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. She began working at Hazel Café as a...
Perry L. Ridley
September 2, 2026
Perry Lewis Ridley, 64, passed away on September 2, 2026, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 16, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Maryrene Ridley and Larry Carter.
Perry attended Southeast High School. He decided to leave school to provide for his family because he had been a first-time father. Perry worked as a professional...
Ronald Lee Reese
August 24, 2026
Ronald Lee Reese, 72, left his earthly home on August 24, 2026, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by family and friends.
Ronald was born on June 8, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of George W. Reese Sr. and Willie Mae (Ferrell) Reese.
Affectionately known by loved ones as “Ronnie”, he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri,...
Norman D. Groves
September 9, 2026
Bro. Norman Dean Groves was born October 30, 1952, to Elder Elmer Groves, Sr and MaryAnn Russell Groves in Kansas City, MO; and is the eldest of eight children. Whenever Norman spoke with his siblings, when he started the conversation, he’d always let them know this is ‘Big Brother Norman’ so they’d always recognize his position.
Norman is preceded in death...
Daniel Jerome Lamb Sr.
September 4, 2026
Daniel Jerome Lamb Sr., age 50, was the first, by 11 minutes, of twin boys born to Karen Vanessa Lamb Greene on September 23, 1975. He was a lifelong native of Kansas City, Missouri.
Daniel received his education in the Kansas City, Missouri Public School District. He worked at the University of Kansas Medical Center four years until he made a career...
Naylani Nicole Jones
September 11, 2026
Naylani Nicole Jones entered this world on March 10, 2026, bringing with her a love and light far greater than her tiny frame could ever hold. Though her time here was far too brief, the love she created will last for generations.
From the moment she arrived, Naylani was surrounded by love. She was a beautiful baby girl with the sweetest face,...
Robert Lawrence Hamilton Jr.
August 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Lawrence Hamilton Jr.
Robert Lawrence Hamilton Jr. was born on December 20, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Robert Lawrence Hamilton Sr. and Joyce Elaine (Turner) Iverson.
Robert spent most of his life in Kansas City, where he attended schools within the Kansas City School District. He accepted Christ into his life and...
Decedrick Martze Douglas Sr.
September 8, 2026
Decedrick Martze Douglas Sr., age 43, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on September 8, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 20, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Janice Marie Douglas and Dennis Lee Holley. He was raised in Dumas, Arkansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from...
Bennie Jean Price-Russ
September 13, 2026
Words From Bennie Jean Price-Russ
Born in 1948 in Silsbee, Texas to Benjamin Price and Gladys Johnson. She is one of 8 children. She joins her sister’s and brothers Mozelle, Willie Davis (Dub or WD), David, Carolyn, and Donnell. She is now in the hearts of her sister Helen Jean and her brother Robert (Patricia) Price. I have 2 children: Gladys Gale...
Donnell Williams
September 7, 2026
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Donnell WilliamsJune 6, 1957 – September 7, 2026
Donnell Williams, 69, passed away on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after courageously fighting until the very end. Donnell was born on June 6, 1957, to the union of Herbert and Ella Lee (Rockett) Williams. He was the youngest male of 9 children.
Donnell was educated in the...
Theresa Gail Hall
September 7, 2026
Theresa Gail Hall, 65, was born on May 28, 1961 in Maysville, Kentucky to Charles D. Hall and the late Patricia Ann Hall. She was raised in Topeka, Kansas, and was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, relative, and friend. Fifteen years ago she moved to Kansas City in search of a change and began a new chapter in...
Byron J. Douglas, Sr
September 5, 2026
Byron Jonai Douglas Sr. was born on June 25, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David Sheard and Leotha B. Pinkney. He grew up in Kansas City and continued his education through Job Corps and West High School. He later attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City, where he pursued studies in Culinary Arts and earned his GED.
Byron developed a passion...
Terry G. Paige
September 4, 2026
Terry Gene Paige, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Saint Luke’s East Hospital on September 4, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1949, in Fayette, Missouri, to George and Mary F. Barnett.
Terry accepted Christ as his savior at an early age at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fayette, Missouri. His faith remained an important part...
Bertha M. Eichelberger
September 4, 2026
Bertha Mae Eichelberger was born on December 20, 1947, in Creston, Louisiana, to Robert Sr. and Bethel Williams. The eighth of nine children, Bertha grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the kind of love and togetherness that would remain important to her throughout her life. She graduated from Bethune High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1966.
Her faith became a...
Helen Armanda Stewart
August 30, 2026
Helen Armanda Stewart, 79, was born on January 10, 1947, in Wynne, Arkansas. She was the oldest of seven children born to the union of Arthur Lee Murff and Ruth (Harris) Murff. As a youth, Helen moved from Wynne Arkansas, to Wyandotte, Kansas; last but not least, made Kansas City, Missouri her home.
Helen attended Greenwood Elementary, Central Middle and Central...
Annie Lee Phillips
August 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Annie Lee Phillips
Sunrise: December 29, 1945 | Sunset: August 27, 2026
On August 27, 2026, our beloved Annie Lee Phillips, peacefully gained her heavenly wings at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Annie was born on December 29, 1945, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to...
Lizzie Roberson
August 27, 2026
Lizzie (Warner) Roberson, aged 79, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lizzie was born on July 5, 1947, to the union of Frank Warner and Catherine (Lomax) Warner in Faunsdale, Alabama, where she grew up. Shortly after graduating from high school in Alabama, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she spent her time building...