January 17, 2026

January 16, 2026

Michelle Linn Thomas began her life journey on Wednesday, October 22, 1975, to the loving union of Ricky D. and Kathleen Moesch in Louisiana, Missouri. She was the second of four children born to this union. Shell, Shelly, Michelle my Bele, Apple Shell, Aunt Shell, Moesch, and Mom were her loving nicknames heard throughout her life journey.

Michelle moved to the...

January 10, 2026

January 4, 2026

Morssie Lee Edgerson, 78, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love, prayers, and comfort of family, at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Swan Lake, Arkansas, to the late Ruben and Dorothy Guein. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from Central High School in 1965. After high...

January 21, 2026

Shelley Ray Brown, age 66, passed away on January 19, 2026, at her home in Grandview, Missouri. She was born December 23, 1959, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Julius Brown Sr. and Sophronia (Cliff) Brown. 

Shelley Ray grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Southeast High School. After high school she pursued a career in the Health Care field, earning a...

January 18, 2026

Lavernard Thomas passed away on January 18, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 79. He was born on April 23, 1946, to Morgan Thomas and Murlene Peters, Lavernard was a graduate of Anna Strong High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leotis Mosby.

In January 1978, Lavernard married Pernella Johnson. The two...

January 16, 2026

Essie Mae Guido, 65, passed away on January 16, 2026, at her home in Raymore, MO. She was born on November 25, 1960, in West Point, MS to John Guido Sr. and Mary Ella Johnson-Guido.

Essie Mae grew up in Kansas City, MO. At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Mt....

January 14, 2026

Veronyka Diamond Michaela Johnson was born on June 27, 2007, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jeremy and Patricia Johnson. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2026, following a courageous 15-month battle with Stage 4 Renal Medullary Carcinoma, while receiving care at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Formerly of Kansas City, MO, Veronyka resided in Spring, TX...

January 24, 2026

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Patrick James Washington Jr. was born to Cushena Evans and Patrick Washington Sr. on November 12, 2005, in Shawnee, Kansas. He spent his early years in Kansas attending school in the Wyandotte County School District. Patrick later moved to Texas, where he attended Fulshear High School, before returning to Kansas to continue his education through the YouthBuild Program.

Known to many...

January 15, 2026

Gloria Marie Jack, age 66, peacefully passed away at Research Medical Center January 15, 2026. Gloria loved the Lord and gave her life to Christ at the age of 12. Born and raised in East St. Louis, IL, Gloria attended and graduated from East Side High School. After losing her father in 1973 and her mother in 1975, Gloria experienced...

January 14, 2026

Vartinez Dormel Richardson, affectionately known as “Tennis” was born on May 17, 1971 in Kansas City, MO to Michelle D. Richardson and Henry L. Woodruff. Tennis was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lawrence Woodruff; grandparents: William and Elizabeth Woodruff and Alfred Richardson; brother, Ronald "Chopper" Kennedy; uncles, Leonard Woodruff and Alfred G Richardson II, and mother-in-law, Myrelia Bloodworth. 

Tennis'...

January 13, 2026

Stanley Kent Powell passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home with his loved ones by his side in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 26, 1955, in Drew, MS to Homer Powell and Ora Jean Hughes-Powell. 

Stanley later relocated and grew up in Kansas City, MO where he graduated from Central High School in 1974. After high school...

January 11, 2026

Linda Carol Bell was born on December 17, 1951, to the union of John "Bill" Harvey and Lacy Bell (Canady) Mitchem in Hattieville, Arkansas. She transitioned to her heavenly home and gained her wings on January 11, 2026. Linda was preceded in death by both parents, her maternal and paternal grandparents, one sister, Corena Wash; three brothers: Lathern, Cecil and Glen...

January 10, 2026

Rowena “Rose” Greer was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Andrew and Birdie Styles. She passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026.

Rose was educated in the Kansas City School District and graduated from Paseo High School in 1972. In 1981, she married Ernest Greer, and from this union was born her...

January 10, 2026

Louis L. Hicks, affectionately known as "DoHicky," passed away at the age of 81 on January 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

Born in Kansas City on January 18, 1944, he was raised by his Aunt Naomi (Hicks) Mulkey following the early passing of his mother. He eventually reunited with his father, Sylvester Owens, in 1989.

Louis attended Lincoln...

January 8, 2026

Lucas Long, age 15, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born on May 14, 2010, and tragically passed away on January 8, 2026. Lucas dedicated his life to Christ at a young age and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God.

Lucas was preceded in death by his father, Lucas Long Sr., his great-grandmothers, Gloria Thomas and Delores Hunter and...

January 6, 2026

Andre Dion Jordan was born April 23,1993 to Rocshelle L. Williams and Alfred B. Jordan. He accepted Christ at a very young age. He lived a life filled with purpose, passion and service. He was a gifted musician, singer, and writer whose creativity flowed effortlessly through everything he did. 

Andre mastered several instruments including the bass guitar, drums, and piano using...

January 6, 2026

Mr. Ray Sutton was born on February 26, 1961, to R.C. and Cleother Sutton in Chicago, Illinois. He peacefully departed this life on January 6, 2026, at home.

Ray attended Finney High School in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Job Corps in Springfield, Missouri. He was employed at Truman Medical Center as well as Glennon Place from where he retired.

Ray was...