Chester D. Falls
July 27, 2025
Chester Donnell Falls was born December 10, 1946, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to the late Mary Ann Washington. He spent a lot of time with his grandparents, Mose and Sloan Daniel; aunt and uncle Litlo and Donnell Falls; uncle Johnny Daniel; and loving aunt Juanita Pittman.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and attended OLHC Schools before attending...
William McBride Sr.
July 25, 2025
William McBride, also known as Bill, was born to Mason & Lillie McBride in the year of 1947 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was the last child of four: Earl, Mace "June" and Lillie. His family moved to Kansas City, Missouri when he was only 11 years old.
He soon joined Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church and this is where he met the...
Emma J. Grace
July 25, 2025
Emma Jean Grace March 1, 1940 – July 25, 2025 Emma Jean Grace was born on March 1, 1940, in Butler, Alabama, to Eddie and Chaney Ruffin. She peacefully passed away on July 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Emma graduated from Choctaw County High School in 1957 and continued her education at Alabama State College. In 1958, she moved to...
Deacon Vaughn Eugene Weaver "Man of God"
July 23, 2025
Deacon Vaughn Eugene Weaver was a faithful servant of God whose unwavering dedication to his faith touched all who knew him. A man of deep faith and profound character. Deacon Weaver’s relationship with Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of his life. He often spoke of the transformative power of God, and his walk as a Christian man was evident in...
Oliver W. Wynne Jr.
July 22, 2025
Deacon Oliver W. Wynne Jr., 86, passed away on July 22, 2025, in the comfort of this home. He was the first-born child of Oliver W. Wynne Sr. and Margaret Pratt Wynne.
He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. Throughout his life, we heard many boyhood stories. Those stories for him never faded away. He received his formal education in Kansas...
Rhonda Renee Kelly
July 21, 2025
Rhonda R. Kelly, 67, passed away on June 21, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on March 24, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dorsey S, Williams Sr. and Naomi W. Williams.
Rhonda grew up in Kansas City and attended Central High School. Her career included 15 years working as a return and repair associate...
Byron A. Garrett
July 20, 2025
Byron A. Garrett, 35, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside his beloved younger brother Taylor. He was born on December 27, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alfred Green and Sara Garrett.
He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri, Public School District and graduated from Northeast High School in 2009.
Byron held several jobs during...
Taylor D. Garrett
July 20, 2025
Taylor D. Garrett, 32, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside his beloved older brother Byron. He was born on October 20, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alfred Green and Sara Garrett.
He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri, Public School District and graduated from Ozanam High School in 2011.
Though Taylor was never formally...
Shawna Renee Silas
July 19, 2025
Ms. Shawna Renee Silas entered this life on July 11, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilma Silas and Hosia Jones.
Shawna received her education in the Kansas City School District, attending Northeast High School. She received her CNA license and began her career in nursing.
Her family was her heartbeat. Her children were her pride and joy. She was overjoyed when...
Joyce E. Williams
July 19, 2025
Words of Reflection
Joyce Elaine Williams was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan. She loved having fun and always tried to lighten heavy situations by injecting a beautiful sense of humor. Joyce was truly committed to her family as she was always supportive, encouraging, and modeled faith in Christ. Joyce would always say I can...
Eula Jean Sheley
July 15, 2025
Eula Jean “JoAnn” Sheley was born on April 12, 1942, to the union of John Cheffen, Sr., and Lizzie Cheffen in Lewisville, Arkansas. She departed this life, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Calvin & Charles Cheffen, one grandchild, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eula moved to Kansas...
Lupe Rand
July 14, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” Montoya Rand passed away on July 14, 2025. She left this world surrounded by the love of the family she nurtured and the prayers she never stopped offering. Her final breath was not a goodbye, but a quiet return—to her Creator, to the faith she lived by, and to the generations of family waiting to welcome her home.
Born...
Patsie Ann Sipple
July 12, 2025
Patsie Ann Sipple, a vessel of honor for God, was born April 16, 1943, to the family of Martin and Gertrude Evans Sipple in Plain Dillon, Louisiana. She was the second oldest of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Josephine Bell and brothers Marshall Sipple, Sr., and Jerry Sipple.
The family relocated to Kansas City,...
James Bozeman
July 12, 2025
Mr. James Bozeman was born on December 16, 1953 in Parkdale, Arkansas to Samuel & Mary Magdalene Bozeman. James father, mother, and 3 siblings preceded him in death.
James was raised by his grandmother, Silla V. Walker. He graduated from Slack LeGrande Senior High School in Wilmont, Arkansas in May of 1972.
After graduating, James enlisted into the Army and was stationed...