De'Ron McHenry
June 15, 2025
De’Ron Corteas McHenry, age 18, passed away on June 15, 2025, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on December 2, 2006, in Kansas City to Michael McHenry and Deanna Miles.
De’Ron attended East High School and later Grandview High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically—especially in basketball, a sport he deeply loved.
He was employed at...
Annette Jordan
June 14, 2025
Born May 29, 1962, Annette Martin in Leflore County, Mississippi. She was the 5th of 12 children born to Essie Davis and Charles Martin Sr. Annette grew up in North St. Louis, MO where she attended St. Louis Public Schools until she enrolled in Excelsior Springs Job Corps where she obtained her CNA License. Annette relocated to Kansas City, MO....
Calvin LaSalle Maddox Jr.
June 13, 2025
Calvin LaSalle Maddox Jr., affectionately known as "Boo" passed away on June 13, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri to Calvin LaSalle Maddox Sr. and Debra Garner-Maddox.
Calvin grew up in Kansas City. He was educated in the Kansas City Public School District, graduating from Metro Tech High School. After high school he attended MCC-Longview College...
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...
Faye Conaway
June 3, 2025
Faye Sylvia Conaway was born February 27, 1947, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William Martin Conaway and Corrine Conaway. Faye was born the fourth child of ten.
Faye attended Douglass Grade School in Higginsville, Missouri. In 1955, the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Faye then attended Woodland Elementary. She then went to Manual High School and later graduated from...
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...
Denzel Keith Riggins
May 28, 2025
Denzel Riggins was born on August 4, 1994, in Los Angeles, CA, to Shirley Brown and Brian Riggins. From an early age, Denzel radiated joy and curiosity. He had a deep love for music, dancing, people, and traveling. He had a special way of connecting with others and made friends everywhere he went.
In 1996, the family relocated to Seattle, WA,...
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 and graduated from Manual...
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...
Florida Lee (Knighten) Woods
May 24, 2025
Florida Lee (Knighten) Woods, 85, was born on January 8, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Knighten and Catherine (Courtney) Knighten. She was loved and raised by her father and stepmother, Elnora Knighten after her mother's passing.
Florida was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. She began work for the Kansas City School District as...
Deacon Kenneth S. Greene
May 22, 2025
Kenneth Steve Greene was the eldest of six children born on February 2, 1947, to the union of Kenneth Thomas and Ivory Mae Greene in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He departed this life on May 22, 2025, at the age of 78. His parents preceded him in death. Three of his siblings also preceded him in death: Connie Lavern Greene,...