Willie Charles Montgomery, Jr.

Willie Charles Montgomery, Jr.

February 23, 2026

Willie Charles Montgomery Jr., also known as “Sane”, 44, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on November 30, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie Charles Montgomery Sr. and Lynn Kay Webb-Jordan. He attended Southwest High School and graduated from Job Corps.

Sane worked for The City of Kansas City...

William Gerald Hancock

William Gerald Hancock

March 8, 2026

On July 4, 1949, while much of the nation was shooting fireworks in celebration of their independence, William and Mary Hancock were giving birth to their only son, William Gerald Hancock, who lived life reflective of his birth date - big booms, bright lights and much celebration. 

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, William’s early life was rooted in the neighborhood called...

Minnie Lee Williams

Minnie Lee Williams

March 14, 2026

Minnie Lee Williams was born on September 9, 1946, in Chicago, Il., to Oscar Davis Sr. and Annie Mae Mims.

At the age of 17, Minnie moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she attended Central High School. It was there that she met her husband, James Williams. From that union they had four children, and Minnie went on to have two...

Telly Clarence Magitt

Telly Clarence Magitt

March 5, 2026

Telly Clarence Magitt, age 19, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 5, 2026. Christ has claimed His own; our dear beloved one. He was born on January 22, 2007, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the cherished son of Brandi Renee Howard. He was a true believer in Christ, his Savior, whom he accepted at the age of...

Brenda Gail Hal

Brenda Gail Hal

March 3, 2026

Brenda Gail (Williams) Hal, age 69, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Gladstone, Missouri. She was born on November 23, 1956, in Helena, Arkansas to Luther Hal and Rena (Williams) Bell.

Brenda grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School. She futured her education through classes specific to the insurance industry, passing the test to obtain a...

Willa Jendea Nash

Willa Jendea Nash

February 19, 2026

Willa Jendea Nash, 68, passed away on February 19, 2026, at The Windsor of Lawrence, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on April 11, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie Nash and Geraldine Fayne. 

Willa grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Southeast High School. After high school she began working for various companies in the Kansas City area...

Charles E. Littlejohn

Charles E. Littlejohn

March 16, 2026

Charles E. Littlejohn was born on Feb 4,1950 in Okmulgee, OK., to Andrew and Carlene Littlejohn. He was one of eleven children. He graduated from Central High School. He married Delores and to this union three children were born.

His greatest joy was becoming a father and he fulfilled his duties as that. Later he became PawPaw to his Grandchildren as...

Aundre T. Harris-Wakefield

Aundre T. Harris-Wakefield

February 4, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Johnny J. Smith, Jr.

Johnny J. Smith, Jr.

March 16, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Karlah Jane Wilson

Karlah Jane Wilson

March 11, 2026

The family regretfully announces the passing of Karlah Jane Wilson, 63, who departed this physical life on March 11, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. She was born on October 15, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles and Rita Knott. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Knott, and her sister, Sue.

Karlah was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri...

Pamela Ann France

Pamela Ann France

March 24, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Jacqueline Rose Edmondson

Jacqueline Rose Edmondson

March 23, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Phylliss E. Crockett

Phylliss E. Crockett

March 21, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Ruth D. HIll

Ruth D. HIll

March 18, 2026

Ruth Delores Hill was the oldest of three children born to the union of Sadie Norris and Dr. Edward Fisher on July 10, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her mother went on to marry Clarence Carter who was a loving father to Ruth until his passing in 1987. 

She attended Manual High School and graduated in 1958. Ruth met the love...

Wayne Arnell Garrett

Wayne Arnell Garrett

February 23, 2026

Life Reflections Currently Pending.....

Louis C. Walker Jr.

Louis C. Walker Jr.

March 21, 2026

Life Reflections are Currently Pending 

Sheila Anne Perry

Sheila Anne Perry

March 20, 2026

Sheila Anne (Moore) Perry, 72, was born on December 19, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Moore Sr. and Rosie Lee Williams. She was the second oldest among her siblings: James Moore Jr., Aaron Williams, Brenda Williams, Sandra Ann Moore, and Carolyn Williams. 

Sheila was a woman of creativity and passion. She was a talented beautician who loved doing hair, and...

Dorothy Denese Pouncil

Dorothy Denese Pouncil

March 16, 2026

Life Reflections and Service Information are currently pending.

Earnestine Wallace

Earnestine Wallace

March 10, 2026

Earnestine Wallace, affectionately known as, “Ernie”, transitioned on March 10, 2026, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, just five days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born on March 15, 1942, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Earnest Strong and Gracie (Thrash) Strong.

Ernie grew up and received her former education in Natchitoches, Louisiana. After high school, she continued her education...

Linda Marie Carter

Linda Marie Carter

March 9, 2026

Linda M. Knight, 75, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4, 1950, to Ardelia Mae Tinson and Amos Knight. Linda was the oldest of six children, blessed to be raised in a loving family, shaped by the devotion of her mother, Ardelia Mae Brown, and her father, R.T. Brown as well as her biological father Amos Knight, who...