Lula Mae Gratten
May 27, 2026
Lula Mae Gratten was born on September 4, 1941, in Tamms, Illinois to Nathaniel Roston and Maggie Roston. She was the third child in this union.
Lula Mae married Charles Gratten Jr. In 1974 and to this union one child was born, Charles Gratten III. Lula Mae had seven other children from her previous marriage.
Lula Mae was a faithful member of...
Alicia F. Briggs
May 26, 2026
Alicia Faye Baker Briggs or “Lisa” as she was known to all, was born on April 8, 1961, in Nettleton, Mississippi. She was the beloved daughter of Maxine Baker Lyles and Eural Lyles, Jr. Lisa departed this life on May 26, 2026, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by both parents and her brother, Tony Lyles.
Lisa...
Franklin Sims
May 26, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we celebrate the life of Franklin (Frank) Sims, 58, who transitioned from this earthly life on May 26, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Born on July 26, 1967, in Greenwood, Mississippi, Frank was the son of Earline J. Sims and Frank Bowman Jr. Frank was a proud graduate...
Calvin Joseph Washington Sr.
May 25, 2026
Calvin Joseph Washington Sr., lovingly known as "Fats" to his family and friends, was born on April 15, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Donna-De Verona Washington and Calvin Joseph Strickland Jr. On May 25, 2026, Memorial Day, Calvin departed this life unexpectedly in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving behind countless loved ones who will forever cherish his memory.
Calvin attended Job...
Lexie Beatrice Oliver
May 25, 2026
Mother Lexie Oliver passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2026, at the beautiful age of 88.
She was born on May 31, 1937, in Tillar, Arkansas, to James Billy Lowe and Letti Mae Green. Lexie spent her childhood between Cleveland, Ohio, and Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
In 1955, she attended Cleveland...
Mother Lonnie Mae Littlejohn
May 22, 2026
Mother Lonnie Mae Littlejohn was born to Lonnie Lee White and Nora Lee (Wade) White, in Caruthersville, MO on December 31, 1935.
Lonnie accepted Christ at an early age. She was raised by her Grandma Emma Stacey and her mother, Nora Lee (Wade) Tyus, formerly "White", in Madison, Illinois, where she was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Lonnie...
Kaiyah L Rainey
May 22, 2026
Ms. Kaiyah LaRae Joy Rainey, 22, along with Baby Josiah DeJuan Irvin Rainey, departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Kaiyah entered this life on May 28, 2003, at St. Luke’s Hospital–Northland in Kansas City, Missouri, as the oldest of three children born to Keyana Threadgill and the eldest daughter born to Dan Rainey Jr.
Kaiyah’s spiritual journey began at an...
Rita Yovonnie Jones
May 20, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Rita Yovonnie “Cookie” Jones, who departed this life on May 20, 2026, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 58.
Rita was born on April 19, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jessie Milton Elbert Sr. and Ginger (Rogers)...
Sheronda Linn Washington
May 19, 2026
Sheronda Linn Washington, 55, entered eternal life on May 19, 2026, at Saint Lukes Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1971, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Thomas Zlee Hinton and Willie Vesire Washington. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and friendship that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.To know...
Robert Lee Head
May 16, 2026
Robert Lee Head passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 76.
Robert was born on April 6, 1950, in Tallulah, Louisiana, to James Henry Head and Lula Mae Dawson. He spent the early years of his childhood in Tallulah until the age of twelve, when...
Edward Lee Mitchell Jr.
May 16, 2026
Edward Lee Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 16, 2026, at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on September 9, 1941, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Edward Lee Mitchell Sr. and Alverture Mitchell. He was the eldest of their children and carried that role throughout his life with strength, wisdom, and quiet leadership.
He graduated...
Jerome Norris Jr.
May 15, 2026
Jerome Norris Jr., 71, passed away on May 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. He was born on February 24,1955, in Kansas City, KS., to Jerome Norris Sr. and Doris Nadine Norris. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Westport High School in 1973. After high school he joined the National Guard...
Darryl D. Holly, Sr.
May 14, 2026
Darryl Dewayne Holly Sr. 63 was called to his eternal resting place on May 14, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Darryl was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Deborah Holly; his sister, Teresa Holly; his brother, Larry McDonald; and his stepdaughter, Shalonda Jackson.
Darryl was...
Gerald G. Nevels, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Gerald Nevels Jr., age 34, was born on September 28, 1991, in Kansas City, Missouri to Gerald Glenn Nevels Sr. and Elonda Edwards. Gerald passed away on May 13, 2026, at 30th and Benton in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was deeply loved from the very beginning and brought joy to the lives of his family in a way that words can’t...
Delores Irene Harris
May 13, 2026
Deloris Irene Harris passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at her home in Grandview, Missouri, at the age of 72. She was born on May 20, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Omar Lee President Sr. and Arletha Louis (Robinson) President.
Deloris was raised in Kansas City, where she attended Central High School. She later dedicated part of her career...
Margaret Louise Smith
May 13, 2026
Margaret L. Smith was born on September 4, 1940, in Neelyville, MO, to Tom Cornelius Porter Sr. and Veary Lee (Mays) Porter. She was the second child of five children.
On April 17, 1965, Margaret married Richard H. G. “Buddy” Smith. To this union five children were born. They shared 22 blissful years of holy matrimony together; he affectionately always called...
Anthony Lamar Jones
May 11, 2026
Anthony Lamar Jones, a force of strength, resilience, and determination, burst onto the scene of life on Friday, October 7, 1960, through the union of Mr. Joe Louis Jones and Bishop Frankie Jane Alexander at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the sixth of eight siblings. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother John...
Etta Catherine Dixon
May 9, 2026
Etta Catherine Randall Dixon was born in Temple, Texas on October 5, 1925, to the family of Nelson and Fannie Mae Randall.
She departed this life on May 9, 2026. She was the second child of three daughters.
She was affectionally called "Mama Cat" by many of her friends and relatives.
She moved to Kansas City, Missouri as a small child and was...
Fred A. Swinton
May 8, 2026
Fred Arnold Swinton was born on April 14, 1949, in Camp Hood, Texas to Buddie and Lillie Swinton. Fred is the second oldest of 9 children. Fred graduated to Heaven on May 8, 2026. Preceding him in death are his parents Buddie and Lillie Swinton and his brother Epps Swinton.
Fred graduated from Central High School in 1967. After his high...