Warren G. Jackson Iii
January 28, 2017
Mr. Warren G. Jackson III was born in Kansas City, MO on August 11, 1993 to Deborah A. McClinton and Warren G. Jackson Jr. Warren graduated from Hope Academy in 2013. He also received a diploma in Culinary Arts from Job Corps. Warren worked as a car detailer. Warren enjoyed dancing, rapping, drawing, all sports and most of all...
Regina M. Flowers-Porras
January 28, 2017
Mrs. Regina Flowers Porras passed away on January 28, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on September 14, 1961 in Camden, Arkansas to Willie Davis, and Merdis Neal. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Southeast High School, and attended Platte Business School here in Kansas City, where she received...
Darrell Lamont Washington, Jr.
January 22, 2017
Mr. Darrell L. Washington Jr. "Lil Darrell"/ "Uni" 39, was born on June 27th 1977 in Kansas City Kansas to Darrell L. Washington Sr. and Gayle A. Wilkins. He received his formal education in Kansas City Ks. puplic schools, where he graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1996. Darrell had a love for sports including playing baseball, basketball and...
Oscar R. Valdez
January 19, 2017
Services were held on Saturday January 21, 2017, with burial at Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
Talisa Lawanda Silas
January 19, 2017
Ms. Talisa L. Silas was born April 06, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the baby girl of Estella Silas and John Baskett. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers; Michael J. Silas (Fatty), Jonathan T. Silas (Jody); maternal grandparents Edmond and Annie Williams, Cousin; Torrance Evans and best friend Aaron McGutha. She...
Barbara Kathleen Slaughter
January 12, 2017
Barbara Kathleen Slaughter entered this world on February 8, 1963 to the proud parents, Ella and Virgil Slaughter. She was the fifth child of six siblings. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri and attended Paseo Academy High School. She was blessed with one son, Epris Slaughter and a daughter, DeAntreia Ashley, who preceded her in death....
Clifton E. Hill Jr.
January 10, 2017
Clifton E. Hill, Jr., was known to most as "Fritz", age 51, was a lifelong resident of Kansas City Missouri. He was born on February 4th, 1965. He departed his earthly body on January 10th, 2017. Clifton was the youngest of eight, born to Mary E. Fritz, and Clifton Hill, Sr., both preceding him in death. He received his...
Gale Carr
January 10, 2017
Gale Denise Carr was born from the union of James Pernell and Erma Louise Epps Huddleston on June 24, 1952 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the first born of five children and was preceded in death by both parents. Gale was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO, and attended D.A. Holmes and Henry...
Donnell Lamar Davie
January 1, 2017
Donnell Lamar Davie 33, was born Nov. 17, 1978 in Kansas City, MO to Chiquita Parker and Donald L. Davie. His father preceded him in death. He was the baby of three, Lelanie (Monte), Taylor and Curtis Lee. Donnell was educated in the Kansas City Missouri school district. He was called to preach God's word at the young age...
Desean L Parker
December 31, 2016
Desean L. Parker Sr. was born on August 26, 1993 to Demond Parker and Rashawnda Townsend of Kansas City, MO. Desean departed his life on December 31, 2016. He leaves behind four children, Micala Parker 4, Desean Parker Jr. 3, Sa'Niyah Parker 2, and Xavier Parker 4m. One brother, Xavier Townsend, and seven sisters: Simone Parker, Audriana Elliott, Diamond...
Opal Nelson
December 27, 2016
Opal Louise Nelson, 63, was born April 3, 1953 to the loving parents, Leo Nelson and Elizabeth Parker in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both parents, mother-in- law Florida Mayberry, two sisters Joyce Nelson and Norma Jean Parker and son Lonnell Mayberry III preceded her in death. She was employed at Linwood Early Childhood Center in Kansas City, MO. Opal enjoyed...
Laresha I'Shawn Smith
December 26, 2016
Laresha I. Smith better known as "Ree" departed her earthly home on December 26, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1987 to Letania R. Smith and Shaun Rainey in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the eldest of two children. Laresha confessed her faith at an early age at Greater Jerusa- lem In Kansas City, Kansas. Laresha attended school...
Excell Murphy Jr.
December 24, 2016
Excell Murphy, Jr. was born on January 7, 1968 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Excell Murphy, Sr. and Dorothy Miller. He and his sister, Beverly Murphy, were raised by their paternal family, specifically, their father; their beloved aunt, Liza MacSanders; and their grandparents, George Harris and Ethel Murphy-Harris. Excell attended El Dorado High School where he showed athleticism via...
Keith Holland
December 22, 2016
Keith Holland Sr., the son of May Holland and the late Curtis Holland Sr., and brother of Kim Holland, Curtis Holland Jr., and Renee' Clark, passed away on December 22nd, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1963 in Duluth, Minnesota. Keith's entry into Heaven was mostly likely followed by him first greeting his father with a hug, then...
Willie Matthews
December 15, 2016
Willie Lee Matthews was born on May 21, 1933 to Marita Brown-Baker and Charlye Griffin in Clinton, Louisiana. The definition of the strongest man on Earth is the man who walks with God. Willie Lee Matthews was one of these men. He was well known for his words of praise, wisdom, and understanding which he acquired from his favorite...
Otis Tyson
December 12, 2016
Otis Lee Tyson was born September 30, 1948 in Bivins, Texas to the late Otis V. Tyson and Martha (Jenkins) Tyson. To This union, five sons were born; James, Robert, Happy, and Otis are deceased, and one surviving son; Richard Tyson. As a young man, Otis moved from Texas to California and then to Kansas City, Missouri. Otis has...
Sharrieff Omar Muhammed
December 9, 2016
Sharrieff Omar Muhammad was born October 24, 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri to Faiza Muhammad and Oscar Shelby Jr. He was the first born of seven children from his mother and would not fail to let his siblings forget it. Sharrieff grew up with a love for the arts. Starting off with simple stick figures and moving onto cartoons...
Msmarva Davis
December 7, 2016
Msmarva Davis also known as "Marvene" departed this life on December 7, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Mo. She was the eldest child of Elder Albert & Frances Davis. She was an avid learner and excelled at all she pursued including classical violin. She was a member of the girl scouts, earning all available merit...
Michael Thompson
December 5, 2016
Micheal Calvin Thompson of Lee's Summit MO passed from this life to the next on December 5 th, 2016 at St. Luke's East Hospital at the age of 64. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Thompson and Elsie (Bolden) Thompson. Micheal is survived by his loving wife Rose T. (Ochoa) Thompson of 8 years. They were married on...