January 24, 2026

Ora Lee Stevenson was born on March 14, 1955, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to her parents who preceded her in death, Ernest Jackson and Annie B. Stevenson. On January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully transitioned from this life. Ora Lee was a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO, where she attended Paseo High School and built a...

January 21, 2026

Richard “Ricky” Jackson, 67, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on July 23, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Daniel and Ruth Jackson.

Richard grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1976 and later attended business college.

Richard was a loving and kind-hearted man whose life reflected God’s love...

January 30, 2026

Charles Edward Cooper, Sr., a devoted servant of God, beloved educator, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew him, transitioned from this life to his eternal reward on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 70.

Born on October 25, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charles was the son of Emanuel Sr. and Katharine L. Cooper. A...

January 22, 2026

Ramsey Williams Sr. was born on April 21, 1980, to Joy Williams and Richard Walters, Sr., at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He leaves to honor his memory, his wife, Shoni Williams; his children, Talisha, Tanesha, and Ramsey Jr.; his mother, Joy Williams-Waldron (Paul); his siblings, Ramanda Hicks (Williams), Rachel Williams, and Rionna Williams; and a host of...

January 26, 2026

Tamara Lynn Rollins was born on November 20, 1965, in Kansas City, KS, to Eugene Edward Rollins and Grantetta Mae Jefferson. Who raised her with love, strength and unwavering support. Unfortunately, they passed in her early adult years but had instilled the foundation of an amazing woman. She had a vibrant spirit, a kind heart and a natural ability to...

January 29, 2026

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January 25, 2026

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January 12, 2026

Mica DeAnn Yates, age 32, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on January 12, 2026. Mica was born September 19, 1993 to Sandra Yates and Isaiah Yates Jr. Mica is the granddaughter of Thomas Green and Carolyn Ross-King (Larry King Sr.), Sarah and Isaiah Yates Sr. The great granddaughter of Horace G. Yates Sr. & Annie Barlow, Maude Lee Palmer...

January 31, 2026

Christina Louise Hubbard, 35, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on January 31, 2026. Christina was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Lynn (Miller) Hubbard (2020), and her brother, Christopher Hubbard (2020).

Christina is survived by her father, Paul Hubbard (Jenny Hubbard) and her brother Jeremiah McKernan (Kelsey McKernan) and her beloved children: Damione (18), Serenity (14), Scout (13) and Atticus...

January 30, 2026

Life in the Key of G

Geneva J. Scott was born on November 10, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Henry and Irene Johnson. In 1982, she relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, with her beloved husband, Dwight Scott, and their children. There, they built a life rooted in love, ministry, faith, and education while raising their five sons and serving the...

January 26, 2026

McKinley Otis Howard Jr. passed away on January 26, 2026, at University Health in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 22, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama to McKinley Otis Howard and Ruth Ann Howard. June, Mac, and Jr. Were his loving nicknames heard throughout his life journey.

McKinley grew up in Kansas City, MO and attended Southeast High School.

McKinley worked...

January 25, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Swopes was born July 14, 1961, in Topeka, KS and departed this life on January 25, 2026, in Kansas City, KS. Cheryl was 5th in the line of 8 children of Otis Bruce Jr. and Louise Reece-Bruce who preceded her in death. Before Cheryl’s passing, her and her husband were faithful members of The Worship Center of Kansas...

January 24, 2026

Ozella Elizabeth King, 90, passed away on January 24, 2026, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

She was born on May 9, 1935, in St. Joseph, MO to Clifford Wallace and Dorothy Wallace. She graduated from Bartlett High School in St. Joseph, MO.

After graduating from high school, Ozella began work for Swope Parkway Health Center as a phlebotomist where...

January 24, 2026

Patricia A. (Nugent) Wilson, known affectionately to family as “Boo” and to friends as “Pat” was born on February 3, 1958, in Kansas City, MO to parents Mary Marcella & Samuel L. Nugent. Patricia was preceded in death by both parents, mother- in-law Freddie B. Thorn, siblings, Lester Nugent and Ada Yvonne Taylor, niece, Demetria Nugent and her very special...

January 21, 2026

Shelley Ray Brown, age 66, passed away on January 19, 2026, at her home in Grandview, Missouri. She was born December 23, 1959, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Julius Brown Sr. and Sophronia (Cliff) Brown. 

Shelley Ray grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Southeast High School. After high school she pursued a career in the Health Care field, earning a...

January 19, 2026

Patrick James Washington Jr. was born to Cushena Evans and Patrick Washington Sr. on November 12, 2005, in Shawnee, Kansas. He spent his early years in Kansas attending school in the Wyandotte County School District. Patrick later moved to Texas, where he attended Fulshear High School, before returning to Kansas to continue his education through the YouthBuild Program.

Known to many...

January 18, 2026

Lavernard Thomas passed away on January 18, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 79. He was born on April 23, 1946, to Morgan Thomas and Murlene Peters, Lavernard was a graduate of Anna Strong High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leotis Mosby.

In January 1978, Lavernard married Pernella Johnson. The two...

January 17, 2026

January 16, 2026

Essie Mae Guido, 65, passed away on January 16, 2026, at her home in Raymore, MO. She was born on November 25, 1960, in West Point, MS to John Guido Sr. and Mary Ella Johnson-Guido.

Essie Mae grew up in Kansas City, MO. At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Mt....