Arthur Brannon Johnson
March 8, 2026
Arthur B. Johnson Sr. was called home March 8, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. He was 93 years old. Art was born a healthy 12 lb. baby boy on June 26, 1932, to William R. Johnson and Bertha Johnson in Winfield, Kansas. Both preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judith A. Johnson; son, Arthur...
Flay X. Bledsoe
February 28, 2026
Flay X. Bledsoe, 62, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1963, to Merrill and Rosie Bledsoe.
Flay proudly served his country in the United States Army, holding the rank of Private (PV2). During his service, he earned the Army Service Ribbon and qualified as a Marksman with the M16 rifle.
Beyond his military service, Flay was...
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
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...
Tonna Lynette Buford Dodd
February 26, 2026
Tonna Lynette Buford Dodd was born November 12, 1959, to the union of Lee Edward Buford and Gwendalyn Buford. She peacefully departed life on February 26, 2026, at her home.
Tonna accepted Christ at an early age at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church. She used to walk to church every Sunday with her grandma. When she became an adult, she remained a...
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...
Janice Ann Naylor
March 4, 2026
Janice Ann Naylor, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Missouri.
Janice was born on December 1, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Lee Jones and Anna Lucille Hams. She grew up in Edwardsville, Kansas, where she spent much of her early life on a farm. She was also lovingly raised...
Samuel Carter Jr.
March 1, 2026
On August 19, 1942, in Merigold, Mississippi, Samuel “Sam” Carter Jr. was born the youngest of five children to Samuel and Adlener (Daniel) Carter. On March 1, 2026, he knocked on Heaven’s door. He had several family members eagerly awaiting his arrival including his father, Samuel Sr., mother Adlener, lovingly referred to as “Ma’Dear”, sister Terether “Tee” (Carter) Coleman, and...
Billy D Smith
February 27, 2026
Billy D. Smith (68) was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri to Patricia A. Smith and Billy Wilson on March 10, 1958, he was proceeded in death by both parents sisters Tina Smith-Stepeson, Nikeeta Robinson brother Leonard Johnson maternal grandparents Mary O. Smith and Arzie Smith paternal grandparents Leo Wilson Sr and Virgina Wilson aunts and uncles.
Billy was educated...
Linzy Lee Cheffen
February 27, 2026
Linzy Lee Cheffen was born on August 30, 1959, in Kansas City, MO to Eula Jean Cheffen and James Simpson. He departed this life peacefully, Friday, February 27, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his parents (Eula Sheley and James Simpson), maternal grandparents (John & Lizzy Cheffen), paternal grandparents, and several uncles, aunts, nephew...
Alma Rena Wynne
February 25, 2026
Alma Rena Wynne, 84, passed away on February 25, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by those who loved her.
Alma Rena or Rena, as she was affectionally called by her family and friends, was born May 11, 1941, to Johnie L. and Alma Harrell in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. The family eventually moved to Bonner Springs, KS where she...