Denise Janelle Clayborn
June 19, 2025
Denise Janelle Clayborn, 37, gained her wings on June 19, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri to Diane Meade and Lanorth Meade (Butchie). Denise grew up in the Raytown area and graduated from Raytown High School. During her high school years she was a member of the KC Marching Sizzlers Drill Team. After graduating...
Sarah Fry
June 18, 2025
Sarah departed this earthly world on June 18, 2025, peacefully at her home with her daughters at her side. God decided Sarah had spent 81 years here on earth and her time was up. We all will miss Sarah so much, but God knows best.
Sarah was born to the union of William G. Allen Sr and Elizabeth (lizzie) Harrison Allen...
William Grant II
June 17, 2025
William “Bill” Wesley Grant II, a man whose laughter could fill a room and whose friendship knew no bounds, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was 71.
Born on January 21, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas (Wyandotte County), Bill was the son of the late Ethyleene Grant and William Wesley Grant...
Dennis K. Porter
June 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Dennis Keith Porter, affectionately known as "FuFu Red". He departed this life on June 8, 2025, at the age of 64. Though Dennis may be gone from our sight, his light, laughter, and love will forever remain with us.
Dennis Keith Porter was born to Johnnie Belinda...
Moniecea Gober-Downs
June 6, 2025
Moniecea Downs, affectionately known as *Chellie* or *Mo*, entered eternal rest on June 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Willa Mae Ronny; her stepfather, Eddie Gober; her maternal grandparents, Lonzie and Mollie Ronny; paternal grandparents, John and Ruby Foreman; and a host of other cherished relatives.
Chellie was born on July 28,...
Barbara Jean ("Bonk") Mckinzy
June 5, 2025
Barbara Jean McKinzy, affectionately known as, "Bonk", was born January 6, 1986, to Michael Eugene McKinzy Sr. and Carletha Renay Gaston, formerly McKinzy. She was preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Barbara Jean gave her life to Christ at an early age. Baptized with her brothers at age 7, under the late Bishop...
Sedric Donnell Johnson
June 5, 2025
Sedric Donnell Johnson, 41 of Kansas City, Missouri was born June 21, 1983, the son of Martin L. Johnson and Linda G. (Webb) Johnson. He was the eldest of 3 children.
Sedric grew up in Kanas City, Missouri. He graduated from Heart of America Christian Academy High School in Raytown, Missouri, where he loved and enjoyed playing...
Fred L. Banks
June 5, 2025
Fred Banks was born on December 30, 1937, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Fred was the third of ten children born to Milton and Essie (Banks) Wright Sr.
Fred accepted Christ at an early age at Fellowship Baptist Church in Lillie, Louisiana. He was also educated there.
Fred moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1957 with hopes...
Hansel Gordon, Iii
June 4, 2025
Hansel Gordon iii., 34, departed this life on June 4, 2025, in Gladstone, Missouri. He was born on October 5, 1990, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Hansel Gordon, Jr., and Kim Yvette Gordon.
Hansel grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School. After high school, he attended APEX Institution in Kansas City, Kansas, where...
Quentin Lavern Martin
May 31, 2025
Quentin LaVern Martin was born on August 24, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas to Calvin LaVern West and Ida Joe (Martin) West. He lived his life in Kansas City, Missouri, passing away on May 31, 2025. Quentin attended Northeast High School and graduated in 1978. He attended Kingdom Word Ministries for a brief period of time where he was...
Otis Washington
May 27, 2025
Otis James Washington was born on March 3, 1953 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the loving union of Willie and Minnie Washington in Kansas City, Kansas. He was raised in the TB Watkins community, where he cultivated a strong sense of family, faith, and resilience.
Otis received his early education through the Kansas City Public School system...
Carolyn Mason
May 26, 2025
Carolyn was born on September 23, 1949, at Queen’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO to Leroy “Satchel” and Lahoma Paige. She grew up amongst several other siblings on 28th Street. She was known for her green thumb, witty sense of humor, being real, and loving on her children and grandchildren.
She was employed by Examinetics as a...
Carlos Thompson
May 24, 2025
Carlos Andre Thompson 48 departed this life on May 24, 2025.
He was born on February 11, 1977, in Kansas City, MO to Gradie and Linda Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gradie & Linda Thompson, maternal grandmother Corine Pettit, brother and sister Rodney and Sonya Pettit and a special Aunt Lynne...
Zavion N. Horn
May 24, 2025
Zavion N’gai Horn was born on May 26, 1990, in Kansas City, KS, to Leanni Baker and N’gai Horn. He entered this world with light in his eyes and love in his heart—and from the very beginning, Zavion was meant to stand out. Zavion grew up with a deep love for his family and a rare kind of charm...