November 8, 2025

Tykeiaa Lashawn Murrell was born December 1, 1975, in Wichita, KS to Sue Annie Pickens and Manzel Horton. Tykeiaa was raised by her Aunt Alice Johnson and her sister Diann Wheeler. At age 17, she met Joy Reese, who took her under her wing and was a mother figure to her. Tykeiaa attended school in the Wichita School District.

Throughout her...

October 18, 2025

Life Reflections are currently pending.

November 28, 2025

Shirley Jean “Butch” Merriwether, age 83, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Creator on November 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant, bold, and unmistakably original as the African textiles she loved to design. Born May 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Louise "Lorraine" (Carthon) Merriwether, Shirley was a woman carved from conviction, creativity, and an...

November 29, 2025

November 28, 2025

Brian Cedric Goudeau Sr. was born on November 11, 1964, to Joyce Irene Goudeau and William Vernon Givens in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Dorothy Watson Woods (Granny), Ted Woods (Pops), Albert and Doris Goudeau, Love and Beulah Givens, his sister Renita Diane Scott, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Brian loved...

December 3, 2025

November 28, 2025

Yvonne Marie Ralls, 78, passed away on November 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on March 18, 1947, to Charles Alfred and Bernice Ralls. She was the first born of her 10 siblings. She grew up in Kansas City, MO Where she attended Manual High School.

She worked as a factory worker at Sears & Robuck Co. for...

November 28, 2025

Diane Denise (Carlock) Gold, age 71, was born to Hoyle Carlock and Eva Vernice Stewart at KU Medical Center on March 12, 1954. Due to complications of the heart, Diane departed this life at Research Medical Center on November 28, 2025.

Diane, known as Nanny, to most, was born 7th of eight children and was preceded in death by both parents;...

November 28, 2025

Cherishing the Memory of

Gustava “Gussie” Purnell

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Gustava "Gussie" Purnell, who was born in Charleston, Missouri, on July 13, 1936, to Rev. Ernest Wallace Sr. and Safrona (McMath) Wallace. After living 89 blessed and meaningful years, she went home to the Lord on November 28, 2025. On that day, she...

November 23, 2025

Lance Maurice Guess, affectionately known as “T.D.,” was born on February 3, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fifth of sixteen children born to Dickie Guess Sr. and Margaret (Fort) Guess. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bobbie Lavendar and Glenda White; his brothers, Reginald Guess, Dickie Guess Jr., and James Guess; two nephews...

November 22, 2025

Life Reflections Currently Pending

November 21, 2025

Zelma Lee Watkins, 82, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born to Ilee and Ruthie Mae Weatherspoon on September 21, 1943. She was the second of 11 children and the eldest of five daughters. She grew up in the Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO area and graduated...

November 20, 2025

Born to Barbara Strong and Raleigh Player, Darryl Keith Strong Sr. made his earthly entrance into this world on June 12, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up in Kansas City, he received his education through the Kansas City Missouri Public School District.

Darryl was gainfully employed at Midway Ford Collision Center (Midway Ford Truck Center) for 37 years working his...

November 19, 2025

Bettie, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was born to the late William James Sanders Sr. and Johnnie Mae Sanders on September 2, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wiliiam Daniel Rock, parents, four brothers, Floyd, Isaac, William Jr., James (Jimmy) and three sisters; Irene, Fredrikia, Linda and beloved...

November 19, 2025

November 19, 2025

Jamesetta Marie Lenoir, born May 27, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 19, 2025. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Jamesetta lived with purpose, joy, and an unwavering commitment to others. Her generous spirit and vibrant personality touched countless hearts throughout her remarkable life.

Jamesetta received her early education at Wyandotte High School before graduating from...

November 18, 2025

Ya’Sire Isaiah Harper-Love, 2, departed this life on November 19, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, MO to Keaunta De’Quay Harper-Love and Da’Sha Ariana Bland. His short life was lived in Kansas City, MO.

Ya’Sire was an extremely happy, playful, energetic, kid whose family loved him dearly. Though...

November 17, 2025

Charles Anthony Mitchem, lovingly known as "Chuck" or "Tony", of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at the age of 70.Charles was born on April 9, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Nathaniel and Willie Jewell Mitchem. As a child, he developed a lifelong love for basketball and attended the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District....

November 16, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many, departed this earth and entered God’s kingdom on November 16, 2025.

James Cotton, Jr. was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on October 22, 1951, to Robert Armour and Arlene Lee, who both preceded him in death. He was one of six siblings, including Marilyn Beaty, Sofearia Jabari, Pradia...

November 14, 2025

"In Loving Memory"

Jared Isaac Elix was born on June 8, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born the third child and only son of Gloria Elix and Jerome Haynes. Jared resided in Kansas City, Missouri at the time he fell asleep in death on November 14, 2025, at the young age of 47.

Jared attended schools in Kansas City, Kansas...