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...
Joann Bell
September 28, 2024
JoAnn Bell, 81, departed this life on September 28, 2024, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on January 9, 1943, in Searcy, Arkansas to Bill Smith and Addie Dee Horton.
She grew up in Kensett, Arkansas, but graduated from White County Training School in Searcy, Arkansas. After high school, JoAnn attended Queen...
Antrice M. Byers
September 28, 2024
Antrice Mickell Byers was born on November 2, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri. Antrice was the beloved daughter of Hurley Byers and Goldie (White) Byers and departed this life on September 28, 2024.
A graduate of Van Horn High School, Antrice held various jobs throughout her life, bringing her unique energy and kindness to every role. Despite...
Rochelle Diane Woods
September 24, 2024
Rochelle Woods, 59, passed away on September 24, 2024, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was born on May 30, 1965, in Kansas City, MO to William Issac Fleming and Rose Lee Fleming, Lafayette Broughton Jr. (father).
She grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from East High School in Kansas City, MO....
Dorthy J. Simmons
September 23, 2024
Dorthy Jean Simmons was born on September 3, 1954, in Hollandale, Mississippi, to Eddie Isaac, Sr. and Beauty Belle Simmons. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Dorthy departed this life on September 23, 2024, at Research Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. She is preceded in death by her parents and...
Pastor Steffon Kizine
September 22, 2024
Steffon Kizine, 58, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Garden City, MO. He was born June 1, 1966, in Kansas City, MO to Bayless Warren Kizine and Marthenya Y. Kizine- Smiley. He grew up in Kansas City, MO.
Steffon graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence, MO. After high school he attended William Jewell College...
Maelee Washington
September 21, 2024
Maelee Washington, proudly known as Mama and Grammie, was born December 25, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri to Beulah Mae Washington and Oscar Lee Williams.
Maelee was educated in the public school district of Kansas City, Missouri and received her high school diploma from De La Salle Education Center in 1984. Having been born with sickle cell,...
Norman L. Woodley
September 18, 2024
The legacy of Norman L. Woodley of Kansas City, MO., is a life well lived. He was a minister, singer, artist, professional model, doting father, surrogate father and grandfather to many, big brother, uncle and a man who loved his gadgets and tech toys, hats and stylish wardrobe.
Norman peacefully transitioned this life and gained his heavenly...
Joseph S. Marzett
September 17, 2024
November 28, 2003, Joseph Stephen Marzett burst into this life as a dazzling ray of sunshine that perpetually lit up and impacted the world. He was born to the union of Gilbert Ray and Stephanie Sheree Marzett. He was the link that anchored their blended family together.
Joe brought immense joy and laughter to his elder siblings...
Belle E. Mitchell
September 15, 2024
Belle E. Mitchell was born in Marshall, Missouri, on December 1, 1926. Belle later moved to Joliet, Illinois, where she married Jese Mitchell and had four children. Belle always had a passion for helping others, which fueled her desire to become a nurse. Belle graduated from nursing school and was hired at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. In...
Vanecia L. Codner
September 14, 2024
Vanecia L. Codner was born on March 3, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Vincent Lindsay Sr. and Sharon Lindsay. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother Vincent Lindsay, II. She departed this life on September 14, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Vanecia professed a love for Christ at an early age...
Gutherine Williams
September 11, 2024
Gutherine Smith-Williams was born August 6, 1930 and entered eternal life on September 11, 2024 peacefully in her home in Florida.
Gutherine was the youngest of four children born to the late Hayward Smith and Minnie Louise Walker (Smith/Gaylord). She was preceded in eternity by Cortes Williams Sr a.k.a. James Braxton a son Byron Lee Vern Williams,...
Derrell Eugene Pratt
September 9, 2024
Derrell Eugene Pratt, 69, passed away on September 09, 2024, at his mother’s home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 01, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Preston Johnson and Diane J. Revels.
He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri....
Bobby Ward
September 7, 2024
Bobby Ward was born on August 2, 1940, to Bobby Richardson and Mary E. Ward. He attended and graduated from Richmond High School in Richmond, Missouri. He excelled in metal forming skills squadron and sheet metal work.
He entered The United States Marine Corps and was assigned duty with the Aviation Branch of The United States Marine...
Florencestine West
August 30, 2024
Florencestine West, a longtime resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home on August 30, 2024; she was 71. She was born on May 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Elmer E. West and Kay (West) Bryant. She was the only child of her father and the eldest child of her mother.
Known as Florence,...
Adrinne R. Threadgill
August 29, 2024
Mrs. Adrinne Threadgill, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She left her earthly body surrounded by her loved ones.
Adrinne René Gorden entered this life, October 7, 1958, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS., the youngest of 4 children born to Myrtice Gorden. Both parents, Father Enois Fort...
