Arthur C. Kennedy Sr.
May 13, 2025
Arthur C. Kennedy Sr., 77, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on July 28, 1947, in Graysville, Alabama, to Arthur Edward Kennedy and Eardene Pritchett Kennedy. He grew up in Graysville, Alabama. He loved animals; in fact, he taught a pigeon to fly away, come back, and land on his arm. He...
Lerome T. Evans
May 12, 2025
Lerome T. Evans was born August 13, 1971, in Kansas City, MO, to RC Robinson and Alice Evans.
He received his education from the Kansas City, Missouri School District and graduated from Southwest High School in 1989. After high school, he began working for Allegion, where he worked for 20 years.
Rome passed away peacefully...
Larry D. Jones
May 12, 2025
Larry Darnell Jones was born August 30, 1952, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, KS, to the union of Willie Melvin and Bertha Lee McCloud-Jones.
His parents, his sister Willa Ann Jones-Fields, and brothers Melvin, Dwight, Mark, and Michael Jones preceded him in death.
Larry was educated in the Kansas City,...
Marie E Parker
May 9, 2025
Mama was born Marie Elena Helmon on November 24, 1942, in Excelsior Springs MO, to Alfred V. Helmon & Louella Allen. Her mother passed away when Mom was only 6 years old. She was raised by her Grandmother Anna Mary Price and her Aunts. One special Aunt was Dora Ann Edwards or “Doot” as they called her. She grew...
Jarmar M. Harris
May 7, 2025
Jarmar Harris, born on July 4, 1979, left an incredible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. He loved genuinely and had a big heart for those he loved. If he loved you, he showed you with action. His life and memory will forever be cherished.
He was born to parents Angela Harris-Johnson and Tyree...
Dontae Amir Bronson
May 6, 2025
Dontae Amir Bronson Sr. was born on July 21, 1983, to Donald Lyman and Kimberly Bronson. He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District and graduated from Southeast High School in May 2002.
In 2002, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving with honor and receiving an honorable discharge.
Dontae welcomed...
Harold Harris Williams Iii
May 5, 2025
Harold Harris Williams Ill passed away at home on May 05, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 30, 1962, to Beverly Tindall and Harold Williams Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his GED in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout Harold's life he worked at various jobs. Bringing laughter and joy to each person he...
Shurn R Brown
May 3, 2025
Shurn Brown made her transition to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025. She was one of three children that was born to the union of Floy Gene and Nathaniel Brown Sr in Kansas, Missouri on November 9,1964.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Floy Gene Brown, her son, Clarence Williams, III, her maternal...
Gigi White
April 30, 2025
Gigi White, 56, passed away on April 30, 2025, at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, KS.
She was born on November 16, 1968, in Kansas City, MO., to Sharon Rankin and Major White.
She grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO. After high school, she began...
Elizabeth T. Williams
April 30, 2025
Elizabeth passed away on April 30, 2025, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, MO, at the age of 65.
Elizabeth Williams was born December 13, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert Taylor and Cornelia C. Creacy. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO.
She graduated from Bishop Lillis High School in Kansas...
Darnell Claybron King, Sr.
April 29, 2025
Darnell Claybron King, 35, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. He was born November 13, 1989, in Kansas City, MO, to Claybron Leford King and Sandra Denise (Neal) Hoskins. He grew up in the inner city, most notably the 56th block of South Benton.
Darnell accepted Jesus Christ at a very young age. ...
Kimberly Paris Stone-Monk
April 29, 2025
Kimberly Paris Stone, 47, passed away on April 29, 2025, at her home in Kansas City, MO. She was born on July 22, 1977, in Kansas City, MO to Thomas Martin and Bonnie (Maynard) Stone-Gray. Kimberly was educated in the Kansas City Public School District, graduating from Northeast High School. After high school, she pursued higher education and earned...
Shirley Ann Wade
April 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Wade, 75, was born on July 28, 1949, in Holden, MO to Eldridge Jack Wade and Clarissa E. Wade. She was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
In June of 1950, Shirley and her family moved to Kansas City, MO where she attended school and lived the rest of her...
Parthenia M Becton
April 26, 2025
Sister Parthenia M. Becton departed this life on April 26, 2025, at the University Health Truman Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on April 22, 1936, in Arlington, Tennessee to Alvin Becton and Claressa King-Becton.
She grew up in Memphis Tennessee, and later graduated from high school in St. Louis, Missouri.
Sister...
Maximiliano Ruiz
April 26, 2025
Maximiliano Ruiz, 16, departed this life on April 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on December 10, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri to Jose L. Ruiz and Sonia I, Reyna, and graduated from Success Academy.
He began working for McDonald’s as a Crew Member for 1 ½ years. He was involved in basketball, playing...