Eli Terrell Newton

Eli Terrell Newton

October 23, 2024

Eli Terrell Martin, 16, departed this life on October 23, 2024, at University Health Hospital, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born on February 18, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri to Timothy Ray Martin, Sr., and Rochelle Hill.

He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Success Academy at Anderson high school.

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Derwin Cornell Norton

Derwin Cornell Norton

October 22, 2024

Derwin Norton 58, passed away on October 22, 2024 at his residence in Kansas City, MO.

Derwin was born February 17, 1966 in Kansas City, KS to Alvin C. Smith and Florence Jean Norton.

He graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City MO. After high school, he found his passion in becoming a “MASTER”...

Roosevelt Mitchell

Roosevelt Mitchell

October 20, 2024

Roosevelt Mitchell, 45, departed this life on October 20, 2024, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born on November 28, 1978, in Long Beach, California to Roosevelt Abercrombie, Jr., and Angela Mitchell.

He moved to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 13 and attended Westport High School. After high school he had several...

Billie J. Williams

Billie J. Williams

October 19, 2024

Ms. Billie Jean Walker, Jameson-Williams, 73 years old of Kansas City, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends, after battling a progression of health issues.

Billie Jean was born to Dorothy Lee Walker and Willie (Bill) Graves on February 7, 1951.  Arthur E. Williams, Sr. her loving and devoted...

Larse E. Mack

Larse E. Mack

October 19, 2024

Mr. Larse Etalis Mack, lovingly known as “Mac” was born on Saturday, June 25, 1955, in Linden, Texas to Grimmie and Alice (Neal) Mack. Larse was the third child born from this union.

Larse grew up in Kansas City, MO where he received his education in the Kansas City Missouri Public School District. He accepted Christ at...

Johnny B. Robinson, Jr.

Johnny B. Robinson, Jr.

October 16, 2024

Johnny Robinson, Jr., was born July 7, 1970, at General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnny Robinson Senior and Jewestine Robinson. He was self-employed and took pride in what he did. Johnny departed our world on October 16, 2024. He lived his life to the fullest and had an infectious laugh that no one could resist. He was...

Geraldine J. Carson

Geraldine J. Carson

October 16, 2024

Life Reflections Currently Pending

Brian F. Mayberry

Brian F. Mayberry

October 15, 2024

We’d like to share some great family memories of our brother and uncle.

Brian Mayberry was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1985. His athletic talent in basketball earned him several trophies. He was employed by UPS for an extended period. However, his passion was for music, especially...

Charles Ray Warrior

Charles Ray Warrior

October 15, 2024

Charles Ray Warrior, 80, passed on October 15, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 24, 1944, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Marcell Jackson and Ernestine Wiggins. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Lincoln High School.

He began working for Ford Motor Company as a Steel Worker...

Otha ("Shawn")  Watts

Otha ("Shawn") Watts

October 15, 2024

Otha “SHAWN” Watts was born April 16th, 1967 to Otha and Betty Watts in Kansas City, MO.

Shawn attended North Kansas City School District where he went on to graduate from Winnetonka High School. At Winnetonka, Shawn was better known as one of the members of “The Floor Masters”, where he would gather the attention from all...

Wykila S. Greer

Wykila S. Greer

October 13, 2024

Wy'Kila (Kila) Greer was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 7, 1981, to the union of Rowena and Ernest Greer. She passed away on October 13, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.

Kila was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold for everyone she met and was a...

Rosetta Smith

Rosetta Smith

October 13, 2024

Rosetta Smith, age 74, was born on January 17, 1950, in Kansas City, MO at Queen of the World Hospital. She passed on October 13, 2024.

Rose was born to the union of William Finley and Naomi Johnson, which preceded her in death, and grandsons; Mckinley Johnson Jr. and Jamar Finley, brothers; William Finley (Big Eye) and...

Mae E. Mcshan

Mae E. Mcshan

October 12, 2024

Mae McShan passed away October 12, 2024, in Grandview, Missouri and was preceded into death by her parents Eddie McShan, Jr. and Charles Etta Jones of Vian, Oklahoma.

Mae was born on March 17, 1941, in Vian, Oklahoma before later moving to Gainesville, Florida.  Mae graduated from Lincoln High School before establishing a 30 year career with...

James E. Wilson, Sr.

James E. Wilson, Sr.

October 11, 2024

Mr. James Earl Wilson, Sr. departed this life on October 11, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4, 1955, in Oakland, TN., to Cloteal Leathers and Calvin Seymour, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Seymour, Jr., maternal grandmother Cassie (Big Mama) Wilson-Dickson, brothers; Vernon Leathers and Marvin Seymour, aunts;...

Thomas L. Reeder

Thomas L. Reeder

October 11, 2024

Thomas Lee Reeder, passed away on October 11, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on August 16, 1948, in Marianna, Arkansas to Rufus and Juanita Reeder.

He grew up in Marianna, Arkansas, and graduated from Anna Strong High School in Marianna, Arkansas. After high school, he attended The University of Arkansas...

Alfred Rodgers

Alfred Rodgers

October 6, 2024

Alfred was an active and cherished member of the community, and his absence will be felt by the many lives he touched throughout the years. He had a gift for leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met, and he delighted in socializing and engaging in conversations that could last for hours. His open heart and attentive ear made...

Gwendolyn H. Strawn

Gwendolyn H. Strawn

October 6, 2024

Gwendolyn Hill “Dink” Strawn was born on December 19, 1929, to the late Louis and Ethel Hill. She was the eighth child born to this union and the last surviving sibling, now reunited with her family in glory.

Gwen attended Charles Sumner Elementary and graduated with honors from Lincoln (R.T. Coles) High School. Her academic excellence earned...

Maurice D. Burnett

Maurice D. Burnett

October 5, 2024

Maurice Darryl Burnett, born on January 31, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas to Theodore and Christine (Hardridge) Burnett, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and a dear friend to many.

As a youth, Maurice attended Carver Middle School and Lincoln High School. During this time, he...

Reenea K. Carter

Reenea K. Carter

October 2, 2024

Reenea Kimberly Carter, 56, passed away on October 2, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born March 6, 1968, in Knoxville, TN to Henry William Carter and Marcia Faye Nolan. She was born in Knoxville, TN and spent most of her childhood as a traveling military brat. She graduated from F. L. Schlagle...

Makayla Ferguson

Makayla Ferguson

October 1, 2024

MaKayla Sierra Nyree Ferguson, age 23, of Grandview Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on Saturday, April 14, 2001, in Kansas City, MO, MaKayla was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter. Despite facing challenges due to many disabilities. She lived a life full of grace, love, and determination. MaKayla...