Lester Chester Dickey Jr.
August 9, 2026
Lester Chester Dickey Jr. was born on February 6, 1937, in Plumerville, Arkansas to Luster Dickey and Aquilla (Hervey) Dickey. He was called home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Both parents preceded him in death. He had two sisters and one brother also precede him in death: Cardell Hervey, Lola Vivian Ramey, and Adravella Mondaine.
At church...
Carol Jeanette Williams
August 2, 2026
Ms. Carol Jeanette Williams, age 69, was born February 14, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Kenneth Williams Sr. and Lois Jean (Ferguson) Williams. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; son Maurice Williams Sr.; sisters: Laura Allen, Sharon Aaron, Fostina Spencer, and Wanda Dennis; and her brothers: Lester Daniel Sr., Willie Daniel Sr., Donald Williams, Steven Williams,...
Gregory Eugene Butler
August 3, 2026
Gregory Eugene Butler, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully transitioned on August 3, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. He was the oldest of six children, born on December 26, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Nathaniel Butler Sr. and Blonzine (Henderson) Butler.
Gregory was educated in the Omaha Public School system in Omaha, Nebraska, and proudly graduated from Central...
Richard Bernard Reed Sr.
August 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Richard Bernard Reed Sr. “Ricky”
Richard Bernard Reed Sr., 68, affectionately known as “Ricky”, was born on April 9, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, friendship, and cherished memories.
Ricky attended schools in the Kansas City School District, including Dunbar Elementary and East High School.
Throughout his career, he held several positions...
Kierra S. McGee
August 2, 2026
Kierra Shanice McGee, 35, passed away on August 2, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on January 29, 1991, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kenneth McGee and Belinda Ayers.
She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from De La Selle High School. After high school she worked her first job at Popeye’s Chicken as a cashier and...
Robert Lawrence Hamilton Jr.
August 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Lawrence Hamilton Jr. Mr.
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...
Antoneo DeVaughn Taylor
July 30, 2026
Antoneo DeVaughn “Tony” Taylor was born on January 1, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Anthony Eugene Taylor and lovingly raised by his mother, Temeikia Charsnel (Williams) "Tammy" Buckner and his "dad", Edward Buckner. He spent his early years growing up in Kansas City before his family relocated to Blue Springs, Missouri.
Tony attended Blue Springs South High School, where he...
Mother Ora Bell Miller
August 2, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Mother Ora Bell Miller
Ora Bell Miller, age 97, of Kansas City, Missouri, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Born on February 21, 1929, in Cedartown, GA, she was the second of four children born to Willie Thomas Bradley Sr. and Mattie Lois (Orr) Bradley.
Ora was preceded...
Frederick "Tyrone" Gant
July 30, 2026
Frederick Tyrone Gant, age 73, affectionately known as, "Tyrone", passed away on July 30, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 10, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to his parents, Cecil Peeler and Laura Ruth Gant.
Tyrone was not afraid of taking risk and was dedicated to completing whatever he set out to do. He was always well-dressed, with...
Zakiya Shante' Clemoens
July 27, 2026
With her bubbly personality, infectious smile, and free spirit, to know her was to love her. Family and friends affectionately called her "Za" or "Z". She was unapologetically blunt and straightforward. She was adventurous with a nothing's too big to conquer attitude. She wasn't afraid to try anything; she swam with the sharks in the Dominican Republic and braved the...
Rosetta Covington
July 27, 2026
Rosetta Covington, affectionately known as “Rose” or “Jerri,” 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at her family home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on May 1, 1932, to Robert Bell Sr. and Recolia Eubanks.
Rosetta received her education in Hillsdale and Boonville, Missouri, and was a...
Freda Davis
July 26, 2026
Gone But Never Forgotten
Ms. Freda Davis, 86, passed away on the afternoon of July 26, 2026, at K.U. Medical Center. She was born on April 10, 1940, to Fred and Vivian Conway in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the oldest of eight siblings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Conway Jr.; her mother, Vivian Earlene Conway; her brothers,...
Clotiel Denise McMillian
July 25, 2026
Clotiel was born on March 30, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Petey Stamps and Mary Maxine McMillian. She was raised in Kansas City, where she spent most of her life surrounded by family, friends, and the community she loved.Clotiel earned her GED and dedicated herself to caring for others throughout her life. She worked as a teacher...
Johnnie Mae McGowan
July 23, 2026
Johnnie Mae McGowan was born in 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and later made Kansas City, Missouri, her home. On July 23, 2026, surrounded by love and in the care of Saint Luke’s Hospice House, she peacefully answered God’s call to eternal rest.
Johnnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose love knew no limits. She had...
James P. Taylor, Jr.
July 22, 2026
James Percy Taylor Jr. passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2026.
James was born on September 8, 1942, in Slater, Missouri, to James Percy Taylor Sr. and Virginia Linsey Taylor.
He graduated from Lincoln High School before proudly enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for six years. He later joined the United States Army, serving an...
Willie Harold Speed
July 21, 2026
I’ve collected, read and saved so many family and
friends obituaries over my 71 earthly years. Ya, know I
tried to make it to everybody’s service! BTW, the food
was always good at the repass, and fo sho, I stacked
my plates high!� Well, the time has come for my
obituary to be read… So, sit back and READ IT!�
I’ve had an amazing “CADILLAC” ride…
I...