January 5, 2025

Sister Alene Smith, born on December 19, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, was the beloved daughter of Henry and Bernice Jackson. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jerome and LeDrue, and her son, DeWayne Smith, Sr.

Sister Smith attended Northeast Junior High School and Sumner High School in Kansas City, where she laid the...

January 4, 2025

James Willie Wilkins, 64, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Kansas City VA Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 2, 1960, in Palestine, Texas to Jesse Milton Wilkins and Janie Wilkins (Martin).

He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas.

December 31, 2024

Rico J. Anderson was born on September 15, 1970. He was born to Brenda Kaye Anderson and Courtney H. Anderson. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Raytown South High School before transferring to Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri.

Rico obtained his GED in 2003. Upon completion, he held multiple jobs in warehousing...

December 31, 2024

Keith McDaniel was born on January 26, 1960 to Virgil and Travestine McDaniel in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this world on December 31, 2024.. He was preceded in death by his father Virgil McDaniel and his sister Jackie (Jacqueline) McDaniel.

Keith knew and loved the Lord. He grew up in Providence Missionary Baptist Church under the...

December 28, 2024

Sis. Marjorie Azzalee Patton, 82, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on December 24, 1942, in Kiblah, Arkansas to the late Champion Stuckey and Mildred Stuckey.

Marjorie was educated in the Kiblah, Arkansas School District, where she graduated in 1962.

She was preceded in...

December 28, 2024

Life Reflections Pending.

December 27, 2024

Michael Anthony Parks completed his earthly journey on December 27, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. After a sudden decline in his health, he transitioned peacefully surrounded by his wife, son, and other family members.

Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 13, 1972, to Odessa McDowell Parks and Luther Demus. He...

December 26, 2024

Quintin Thomas Malone was born on April 6, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rose L. and Grant T. Malone. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Grant T. Malone, and his older brother, Patrick L. Malone.

From an early age, Quintin showed a deep connection to his faith, accepting Jesus Christ into his heart...

December 25, 2024

Ledell passed away on December 25, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Grandview, Missouri. He was born on August 18, 1959, in Madison County, Mississippi to Wilbur Lewis and Mamie Rankin.

He attended Manual High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After high school he had various jobs in cooking. He worked for Winstead’s, Le Peep,...

December 24, 2024

Vercy Lee Smith passed away on December 24, 2024 at home, in Kansas City, KS She was born on April 18, 1946 in Pioneer, LA to Bailey Blankenship Sr. and Martha Blankenship. She grew up in Riverton, LA. She graduated from Union Central High School and later dedicated over 60 years of her life as a caregiver in home...

December 24, 2024

Keith Alan Strickland on October 5, 1954, in Kansas City, KS, a strong, caring and handsome baby boy was born to Leon B. Strickland and Billie Mae Strickland.

Keith was raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools and graduated from Southeast High School. He also attended CDL/Trucking School in Hawaii. Keith devoted...

December 22, 2024

Life Reflections Currently Pending

December 22, 2024

Patreece Kirkland, 65, passed away on December 22, 2024, at her beautiful home surrounded by her loved ones in Raymore, MO. She was born October 7, 1959, in Kansas City, MO. She was one of seven children born to the union of Adge and Etta Louise Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, mother in-law...

December 21, 2024

Carmen M. Brown-Taylor was born on February 13, 1955, to Leroy and Jean Brown in Kansas City. She began her education at Dunbar Elementary School in Kansas City, KS. At the age of 12, Carmen moved to Los Angeles, CA, to live with extended family members William and Fronie Cox. While in Los Angeles, she attended Our Lady of...

December 19, 2024

Our much-loved daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, aunt, and mother, La’MaZhanea Marquee Bowman, 28, passed away in her home on December 19, 2024. Born Friday, August 30, 1996, at Baptist Medical Center at approximately 9:50pm in Kansas City, Missouri, and affectionately known as Nae, she is the oldest child of 3 children born to Keowa Willis (Norton). Nae grew up...

December 19, 2024

Christopher James Harris was born on September 24, 1998 to Gregory Harris and Cynthia Harris (Lewis). Christopher was the third of four children. His huge smile would light up a room and he had a loving personality to match. He loved his family very much and would do anything that he could to help them.

As a...

December 19, 2024

Daryl E. Chapman, 69, passed away on December 19, 2024, at home, in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 14, 1955, in Maryland to Harold E. Chapman and Loretta Bernard.

He graduated from Arundel High School in 1973 in Gambrills, MD.

He served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged.

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December 19, 2024

Patsy Ruth McGlothen was born on March 11, 1935, to John Christopher and Nellie Mae Scott in Centerpoint, Arkansas. She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Centerpoint, Arkansas and Childress High School in Nashville, Arkansas where she graduated in 1953.

Pat, as affectionately called, moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1953 and on June 9, 1954, married Millard...

December 18, 2024

Life Reflections Pending.

December 17, 2024

Randy Troy Harris Sr., 61, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Saint Luke's Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 11, 1963, in Independence, Missouri, to Ora Harris. Randy grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City.

He worked as an operator at Logo Plaste for...