July 21, 2024

Evelyn Gean Taylor Tyson was born on June 23, 1946 in Halls, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the middle child of nine (9), six (6) boys and three (3) girls, born to Howard Taylor and Montyne Lacy Taylor. Although she was born in Halls and her early childhood spent in Halls as well as Ripley, Tennessee a neighboring town, she was...

July 20, 2024

Melquan T. West-Yancey, 25, departed this life on July 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born on July 14, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Smith and LaKisha Smith.

He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated grom Ruskin High School.  After high school he attended UAPB; HBCU in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Melquan...

July 20, 2024

Brenda Chatman, 76, passed away on July 20, 2024, at home, in Independence, MO. She was born in Kansas City, KS. to George Chatman and Mildred Shelby-Andrews.

She grew up in the Kansas City, MO. Metro area. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City, MO.

She worked many years at Tension Envelopes and...

July 19, 2024

Our Beloved mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother

Mrs. Bertha M. Clegg-Shaw was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 18, 1947, and was the only living child of Charles A. Clegg and Ruth M. Clegg.  Bertha grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and worked for the Kansas City School District as a monitor for the transportation department....

July 18, 2024

Patsy E. Bolden, 65, passed away on July 18, 2024, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was born March 10,1959, in Kansas City, MO. to Ed Henry Bolden II and Nellie J. White.

She leaves behind a legacy defined by her unwavering devotion to her family and her deep commitment to her faith. She...

July 18, 2024

Jennifer was born on January 10, 1979, in Kansas City, KS. to her parents Larry and Susan Kelley. She grew up in Kansas City KS. the first 10 years of her life, then the family moved to Missouri settling in Grandview MO. She graduated from Grandview High School in 1997 and continued her education at Avila University for her...

July 17, 2024

Venetta Bryant Smith was born on July 14, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Levi Bryant, Sr. and Martha (Houston) Bryant.

She was preceded in death by her father, Levi Bryant, Sr., mother, Martha Bryant; brothers, Joseph Bryant, Phillip Bryant aka “Doc”, Levi Bryant, Jr., aka “Butch”, Bishop Leroy Bryant, and

Vonzell Bryant aka “Captain...

July 16, 2024

On Thursday – June 15, 1944; the oldest and only child for 8 years was born in Ashland, Mississippi to Thad & Mattie C. Mason – he was named William Lee . He was affectionately known and called by the nickname “Tootie” that was given to him by one of his aunts - (Aunt May) along with another nickname...

July 16, 2024

Larry Johnson was born to the late Jerry and Georgia Johnson on June 14th, 1949, in Atlanta, Texas. He was a dedicated servant of God and was deeply committed to sharing the word of God. He remained steadfast in his faith until he peacefully transitioned, surrounded by his daughters, on July 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by...

July 15, 2024

Janice Marie Jordan Jones was birthed into this world on June 27th, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to General Jordan and Linnie Jordan (Mama Honey). She married her late husband, Marvin C. Jones, on April 17, 1971. To this union, three marvelous children were born: Marvin D. Jones, Deidre S. Jones and Shavon E. Jones.

Janice was...

July 13, 2024

Reginald Clark, 62, departed this life on July 13, 2024, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on November 17, 1961, in Monroe, LA to Willie Lee Clark and Marva Luvon Jones.

He grew up in Chatham, LA.

He worked for St. Lukes Hospital as a Food Service Worker, where he...

July 13, 2024

Freddie Pouncil, 85, passed away on July 13, 2024 at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 8, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Edward Eugene Pouncil Sr and Bertha Chambers Pouncil who proceeded him in death along with his loving wife Lois Pouncil, Daughter Frankie Dickey, Son Lionel Hamilton. Brothers Carl Pouncil, Marcellus Pouncil,...

July 13, 2024

It is with deep sadness yet profound love that we celebrate the life of Calvin Drew Walker, affectionately known as "Danny Boy" and "Dog." Calvin was born on December 13, 1962, to Raymond and Selestean Walker in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up in the Leeds district. Calvin was preceded in death...

July 13, 2024

ANTHONY GENE SMITH JR. (A.J.) passed away on July 13th, 2024 at his home in Overland Park, KS. A.J. was born September 23rd, 1994 in Kansas City, KS to Anthony Gene Smith Sr. and Anesha R Maddox.

A.J. grew up in Raytown and Lee’s Summit, MO. He graduated from Blue Springs South High Schol with the class...

July 12, 2024

May Katherine Coleman, affectionately know as Susie, was born on Sunday, May 23, 1948, in Kansas City, MO., to Robert Freeman Coleman Sr. and Louella (Rabun) Coleman. She departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer.

May was beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose caring nature touched the lives...

July 11, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Lowell Gordon, son of Thomas B. Gordon and Elma Leslie Wheeler was born March 7, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away July 11, 2024, at Kansas University Medical Center.

Affectionately known as Cowboy and KG, Kenneth welcomed God into his heart at an early age and was an active member of Central Christian...

July 10, 2024

Andrea Fae Wheels, nickname (Aundie), 53, was born on August 4, 1970, in Chillicothe, MO. to Paul and Carolyn Gray. Andrea was the youngest of 4 siblings: Gina, Kevin, and Shelley Gray. She was raised in Chillicothe, MO, where she attended Chillicothe High School. Later, she decided to go to Grand River Technical, where she received her CNA to...

July 10, 2024

Otis Cline Robinson was born on November 25, 1939, in Shaw, Mississippi. He was the youngest of nine children born to Jake Cline Robinson and Lucille (Harris) Robinson, who preceded him in death. Otis accepted Christ at an early age with the guidance of his older sister, Thelma Marshall. In 1968, Otis married Joyce Jones. Though this union ended...

July 9, 2024

Charles Montgomery, 59, passed away on July 9, 2024, at Jefferson Health Care in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born on July 17, 1964, in Memphis, TN. to Charles Montgomery, Jr. and Myrtle Montgomery.

He grew up in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. After high school he attended Garden...

July 6, 2024

Dorothy Allie Freeman Rimpson, (AKA Pinkey and/or Eyes), was born August 5, 1951, to the union of Monroe Freeman, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Williams of Kansas City, Missouri.

Pinkey was educated in the Public School System of Kansas City, Missouri. She was employed by Honeywell Corporation as a Special Precision Assembler Adjuster, until she retired in 2014....