Anthony Lewis Shelby
September 12, 2026
Anthony Lewis Shelby, age 65, affectionately known as, "Tony", was born in January 1961 to Cecil Alford Shelby and Frances Rubetta (Boyd) Shelby.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Lord called Tony home to his eternal resting place. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Brian Shelby.
Tony was a devoted Christian. He often sat and read the Bible...
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...
Tajre M. Bass Hill
September 7, 2026
Tajre "Dre" Malik Bass Hill, 28, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Research Medical Center. Tajre was born to Brandon Bass and Tasha Hill. Tajre grew up in Grandview, Missouri. He graduated from Excelsior Job Corps Center, where he obtained his GED, and was qualified to lay cement. Tajre won Student of the month at the Job Corps Center...
Wesley Earl Thomas Jr.
August 24, 2026
On September 12, 1969m a baby boy was born to Wesley E. Thomas Sr. and Velonder Lee (Harris) Thomas. He weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and he did an excellent job of crying. His mother insisted on naming him, Wesley Earl Thomas Jr.
Westley started walking at a year old and he had a lot to say at 2 years of...
Chanelle Lashawn Hill-Ross
September 15, 2026
Chanelle LaShun Hill-Ross was born April 25, 1976, to the union of Billy G. Hill and Ruth “Rudy” A. Hill. She was affectionately known as “Ma” by her husband, “Snelly Bell” by her Auntie Ann and “Maw Maw” by her grandbabies, passed away on September 15, 2026, at University Hospital in Kansas City MO.
She was born and raised in Kansas...
Decedrick Martze Douglas Sr.
September 8, 2026
Decedrick Martez 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. Decedrick was raised in Dumas, Arkansas, by his beloved grandmother, Mary Williams, in...
Alexandria Janae Riley-Nelson
September 22, 2026
Alexandria Janae Riley-Nelson began bringing joy into this world on September 17, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri, wrapped in the love of her parents, André and Jessica Riley.
Alex was a devoted family member and friend, capable of fierce love and never afraid to challenge the formalities and expectations of life. Above all, she was full of life, curiosity, humor and...
Morris F. Leapheart, Jr
September 21, 2026
Morris Leapheart, Jr. — affectionately known to all whose lives he touched as "Daddy Morris" — passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by the deep love of his family. At 86 years old, he leaves behind a legacy rooted in faith, perseverance, and a heart large enough to hold every person who crossed...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...