July 2, 2020

Helen Jean Pankey, 81, was born on August 6, 1938 in Dumas, Arkansas to Johnny Jackson Sr. and Willie Mae Riley. She departed this life on July 2, 2020.

After graduating high school, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri. Helen was employed as a waitress at Sydney Restaurant before beginning her career at the Kansas City VA...

June 30, 2020

Sue W. Williams 89 was born on January 1, 1931 in Natchez, Mississippi to Ivory Basie and Bernice Cage-Basie.

Sue graduated from Coleman High School in Mississippi, then went to Interior Design School in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sue loved Interior Design so much she became her own boss for over 20 years, and then later...

June 29, 2020

LeGend Micah Taliferro was born on January 30, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charron Powell, and Rapheal Taliferro. He attended Suzette’s Little Blessings Daycare and played basketball for “JCA Ballers.”

LeGend brought joy to the life of anyone he met. He loved sports, dinosaurs, music, dancing, shoes, FaceTiming, and singing. One of his specialties was asking...

June 27, 2020

Lutricia Northern was born July 7, 1949 in Atkins, Arkansas.  She was the ninth child born to the union of Eddie and Rena Williams.  She departed this life on June 27, 2020.

Lutricia professed a hope in Christ and lived her life as a Christian woman.  She joined Diggs Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Blackwell, Arkansas.  She...

June 26, 2020

Shane C. Lockridge, 44, was born July 26th, 1975 to Mary Dale Lockridge and Larry S. Coleman.

He attended school in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from South West High School. After high school he attended Pioneer Community College in Kansas City, MO where he received a certificate in Culinary Arts. He Began working for Popeye’s Chicken...

June 25, 2020

Shirley A. Rodriquez, 77, passed away on June 25, 2020 at Lee’s summit medical center in Lee’s summit, MO. She was born on December 1, 1942 in Cleveland, Arkansas to Sanford B. Morris and Hallie Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents Sanford B. Morris and Hallie Williams; her husband Cortez A. Rodriquez Sr. ; two sons...

June 25, 2020

Kendra Yvette Price, 45, was born October 30, 1974 to Michael Scott and Alvina Price-Holmes.

She attended school in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Van Horn High School. She was currently employed at Missouri Court of Appeals. She held the position of a deputy clerk for nineteen years.

Kendra was a member of Memorial...

June 23, 2020

Romello Maliq Thomas Shipman 22, was born in Tacoma Washington to Lamont Thomas Shipman and Tina Jumper. Romello was preceded in death by his eldest brother Lamont Shipman Jr, Grandfather Thomas Shipman Jr. Grandmother Vanessa Washington and Grandfather Darryle Jumper Sr. Romello was raised between Jersey City, NJ and Kansas City, MO. Romello graduated from Center High School with...

June 22, 2020

L.C. White was born on August 2, 1959 in Benton Mississippi to Willard and Mary White.  He was 1 of 9 children raised along side 4 brothers and 4 sisters.  As a young child he moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he attended grade school and attended Central High School.  At 16 years old he & his brother James...

June 22, 2020

Tyrone E. Davis transitioned from this earthly life, to his Heavenly Home Monday June 22, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. He was born on December 5, 1960 in Kansas City, Mo to Godfrey Davis Sr and Nellie Ree Davis, who precedes him in death.

He received his education in the Kansas City, Mo public school district, later...

June 19, 2020

Kenny was born May 24, 1955 to Clamon R. Watts, and Dorthy M. Watts in Kansas City, MO and attended schools in the Kansas City, Mo School District.

Kenny worked as an assistant manager for over 18 years starting at Popeyes, then at Leawood South Country Club. Oftentimes, he would help cook at Hope Faith Ministries. His...

June 18, 2020

Vera Lucille Bowden 71 was born in Denver, Colorado on May 11, 1949. She was the oldest of 2 children, born to Richard Lee and Dorothy Virginia Scott. She was preceded in death by both her parents.

Due to her father being in the service, Vera resided in Colorado, Okinawa, Japan, and Everett, Washington., however after her...

June 18, 2020

Brian Keith Adams, born on June 13, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, was the 8th child born to Irene A. Adams and his natural father Fred H. Harvey, Sr.  Brian recognized Charles Whitney as his earthly father whereby appreciating everything that he provided to him.

Brian received his education from the Kansas City Public School District attending...

June 17, 2020

Lamar Dawkins, 59, was born July 17, 1960 to the union of Clara Ann Holland, and Harvey Dawkins Sr in Kansas City, Missouri.

Lamar gave his life to Christ at an early age. He received his education at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He then served in the Army & Marine Corps.

Lamar...

June 16, 2020

Helen {Henderson} Johnson,  departed this life unexpectedly on June 16, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 91.

Helen is survived by, her sibling, Lacey Lee Lucky of Dallas, TX; and her children, Lonnie Henderson, Regina (Tony) Jones, and Renita Henderson all  of Kansas City, Missouri..

She is preceded in death by, her...

June 16, 2020

Kisha Ford passed away on June 16 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on 03/13/1985 in Kansas City, MO to Nathaniel Jones and Nikko Ford. She grew up in Kansas City, MO. She attended high school in Kansas City, MO. She worked for Mid-West Home Health Care as a caregiver for 5 years.

June 16, 2020

Eural Lyles, Jr. was born on September 3, 1945 in Nettleton, Mississippi to Essie Bell Daniels Lyles and Eural Lyles, Sr. He departed this life on June 16, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his family. Both parents and his only sibling, John Henry Walton, Jr. preceded him in death.

Eural, Junior as he was affectionately known,...

June 16, 2020

Obituary is currently pending.

June 15, 2020

Kenneth Dwayne Gray was born April 27, 1953, to the union of Leo Thomas and Paulina Gray. Both parents preceded him in death.

Kenneth had his upbringing in the greater Kansas City area. He attended Booker T. Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Horace Mann, Faxon Elementary schools and Westport High School until he dropped out in the 10th grade....

June 14, 2020

Linda Mae Dydell, 73, was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on April 11, 1947. She was the 2nd of eight children born to the Union of Oscar and Juanita Lucille Dydell.  She was proceeded in death by both of her parents; two brothers Maurice (wife, Clara) and Samson Dydell; her daughter Francine T. Dydell; one Son who died at birth;...