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...

December 16, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donovan E. Garrett, who left far too soon on December 16, 2024, at the age of 33.

Born on May 16,1991, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the beloved son of Jackie Weston and Douglas Garrett. Throughout his life he remained a proud Kansas Citian, always...

December 15, 2024

Marcus Kara Eason, a devoted family man and passionate entrepreneur, passed away peacefully at the age of 55 years of age.

Marcus was a beacon of love and support for his family and friends, always prioritizing the well-being of those around him. From a young age, Marcus’s fascination with cars set the foundation for a remarkable journey....

December 15, 2024

JoAnn Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on February 29, 1952, in Buckner, AR, to Willie and Victoria Gatlin. JoAnn grew up in Magnolia, AR, and graduated from Columbia High School, where she excelled in basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading.

JoAnn worked at...

December 14, 2024

Paul Fredrick Bolder, age 64, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He showed incredible strength and grace until the end. Born on October 29, 1960, in Kansas City, Mo. Paul was a dedicated father, husband, brother, and friend. Paul was the sixth of seven children born to Edith Dickens Bolder and Ledrue Golden Bolder....

December 14, 2024

Ernestine Leota Jackson passed December 14th, 2024, at home surround by family and friends.Ernestine was born August 21st, 1943, to the union of Famymus Alexander Mcgaugh, and Vina Mary Burnett.

She was a phenomenal mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many.  She was a vital staple in her neighborhood sharing joy, laughter and love to all...

December 12, 2024

Dan Ashley Jr. left his earthly home on December 12, 2024. Dan Jr. was born on July 29, 1949 in Shreveport, LA. to Carrie Lee and Dan Ashley Sr. He was the eldest of 6 children born to that union. He cherished his role as the little big brother.

Dan Jr. was preceeded in death by both...

December 9, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Gregory Moreland, age 74, passed away on December 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Edward and Juanita Gregory, she was the second of their children. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Juanita and Edward Gregory, her brothers William Tate and Edward Gregory ...

December 8, 2024

Denise Y. Lewis. 68, passed away on December 8, 2024, at home in Kansas City, MO. She was born on September 9, 1956, in Kansas City, KS. to Virgil Raymond Wright and Beatrice Johnson-Wright.

Denise grew up in Kansas City, MO. and graduated from Old Paseo High School class of ’74 in Kansas City, MO.

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December 8, 2024

Mr. Jonathan McDonald, departed this life December 8, 2024, at his home in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 19,1946, in Kansas City, KS to the union of Leven and Agnes McDonald. He was the thirteenth child of which eleven preceded him in death.

“Johnny" attended Manuel High School in Kansas City, MO. After completing high...