September 2, 2020

Raphael Williams was born on April 27, 1950. His baptismal ceremony was performed at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, IL at a young age. He graduated from Wendell Phillips High School, then continued on to Illinois State University. Raphael served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 1972 until 1977. He retired from Kansas City Area Metro Transportation...

September 1, 2020

Barbara Jean Kirby, 68, departed this life on September 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was born on May 3, 1952 in Milo Oklahoma to Otto Louis Brown, Sr., and Lillie Brown.

She grew up in Admore, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Graham High School in Milo, Oklahoma.  She later began working...

September 1, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Celestine Ellingburg. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

August 31, 2020

LaDare Cortez Williams departed this life on August 31, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 6, 1971 in Kansas City to Ollie OutleyJr. and Annie Mae Williams.

He attended Paseo High School through 12th grade and was a star player in basketball. After high school, LaDarewas a cook for...

August 30, 2020

Ruth Ayers, 70, passed away on August 30, 2020 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Ruth was born on February 24, 1950 in Essex, MO to Robert Ayers and Alberta Ayers. She grew up in Missouri.

Ruth was a faithful member at Sunlight Baptist Church under the leadership of Emeritus Pastor Rambo. Ruth worked for Dry...

August 30, 2020

Andrew Ian Dickie, 35, passed away on August 30, 2020 at his residence, in Kansas City, MO. Andrew was born on July 22, 1985 in Christiansted St. Croix to Andrew Ian Dickie and Alexandria Hazel Dickie. Andrew grew up in Long Beach, California, and graduated from Premiere Education.

Andrew began work for KGP Telecommunications/Google Fiber optics as...

August 30, 2020

Missionary Evangelist Rachel Pricilla Hightower was born to the union of Bernice Briggs Tyler Pendelton and Andrew James George Jefferson Pendelton on Nov.1, 1948 as 1 of the 15 children in Palestine, AR. Missionary began her education attending school in Palestine, AR and continuing to Lincoln High School in Forest City, AR while in 9th grade. She then met,...

August 29, 2020

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August 27, 2020

Robert Lee Epps, Jr., passed from earth to glory on August 27, 2020 in Independence, Missouri.  He was born on May 21, 1937 to the union of Robert Lee Epps, Sr., and Narcis Riley in Lexington, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age and continued to witness his faith daily.  He received his license in the Ministry from...

August 26, 2020

Naomi L Tunley, 84, passed away on August 26, 2020 at Edgewood Manor Skilled Nursing Home, in Raytown, MO. She was born on January 10, 1936 in Henretta, Oklahoma. She grew up in Henretta, Oklahoma. She attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA where she received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Naomi began work for the Depart of Veterans...

August 26, 2020

Mr. Charles Edward Robinson, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on August 26, 2020 in Raymore, Mo., at Raymore Rehabilitation Center. Charles was born on February 26,1945 in Kansas City, Mo. His mother Harriett Robinson, sister Ellen Rebecca Johnson, and nephew Ronnie Eu-gene Johnson all of KCMO preceded him in death. Charles was his mother's only son, which...

August 25, 2020

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August 22, 2020

Anthony Dwayne Madden of Lilburn, Georgia passed away Saturday August 22, 2020.

Anthony Dwayne Madden was, blessed his parents Robert & Marceline Lowe Madden at his birth on February 19, 1971 as the only child of their union and brought enormous delight to his family.  His birth placed him as a leader among many of his younger...

August 22, 2020

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Constance Jeanette Henry (Connie), 59, made her transition from this life on August 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  She was born on December 26, 1960 in an area in Kansas City, Missouri called Round Top.  While growing up in Round Top, she was a member of St. Matthews A.M.E Zion Church,...

August 22, 2020

William Herbert Person was born on March 15, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to the union of William Tolbert Person and Elizabeth (Walton) Person.  He was the youngest of 11 siblings.  William was the sole surviving member of his immediate family and was proceeded in death by both his parents, five brothers; William Robert Person, Rev. Cleophus Person Sr., Fred...

August 20, 2020

Betty Watts, 65, passed away on August 20, 2020 at home in Grandview, MO. She was born on September 15, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to Truman Williams and Jeanette Smith. She grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. After high school she attended Penn Valley Community College where she...

August 20, 2020

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August 16, 2020

Marlena Denise Starr-Moore (AKA Tuffy, Baby Love) was born on September 19, 1962 in Kansas City Missouri, to John Leo Starr(deceased) and Wanda Lee Wright (Buford).

Marlena is survived by her mother, Wanda Lee Wright (Buford); her children, Nirome Damon Starr, Donyale Eugene Starr, and Dyeisha Starr.

Marlena leaves behind 2 sisters; Wanda Jean Brown;...

August 15, 2020

Della J. Hubbard, 64, passed away on August 15, 2020 at St Luke’s Hospital, in Kansas City, MO. She was born on October 20, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Albert G. Hubbard and Louada (Eubanks) Hubbard. She attended Lincoln High school in Kansas City, MO and went on to receive certifications in Data Enry and Data Processing from...

August 15, 2020

Robert Lee Hill was born on January 10, 1951 to Charles Hill and Ruth Hill, in Independence, Missouri.  Both parents, grandparents, Prince and Callie Hill; grandparents, Eligah and Martha Bridgett; one daughter, Robinette Hill; his brothers, James Rufus, Charles Jr., Eddie, and Kenneth; and two sisters, Martha Simmons and Marie Drew all preceded him in death.  Robert departed this...