Russell E. Avery, Sr.
March 31, 2024
On January 25, 1935, Russell Eugene Avery, Sr. was born in Kansas City, MO, to the loving and nurturing family of Floyd and Essie Shockley Avery. He must have brought immense joy to their hearts, being the seventh child following six sisters.
Affectionately known as "Sonny" by his family, Russell grew up in the Westport area of...
Anthony T. Hicks
March 30, 2024
Anthony T. Hicks departed this life on March 30, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 31, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri to Mark Hayes, Sr., and Dora Alice Hicks. He grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
He is preceded in death by his father who raised him, Earnest Jones, Sr; his...
Shawanda D. Draper
March 29, 2024
Shawanda D. Draper departed this life on March 29, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sharon Slater and Quention Draper Sr. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts. After graduating school, in 2004, she began working at the United States Postal Service.
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Doris E. Brown
March 29, 2024
Doris Earlene Brown was born February 25, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to Janell Gray and Earl Bantom. In 1971, Doris moved to Kansas City, Missouri with her baby daughter, Alethea. Shortly after moving to Kansas City, she met and married Billy D. Brown, II (“Bill”). Their loving marriage brought forth a son, Billy D. Brown, III, and, together, Bill...
Brian C. Givens
March 28, 2024
Brian Cordell Givens, 53, passed away on March 28, 2024, at 5308 S. Benton Ave., in Kansas City MO. He was born on October 11, 1970, in Kansas City MO to Sylvester Givens and Angelia Givens. He grew up in Kansas City MO. He graduated from Raytown South High School in Raytown MO. He worked for Ford Motor Company...
Jonathan E. Cherry
March 28, 2024
Jonathan E. Cherry Sr., affectionately known as Bady Joe, was born on September 6th, 1971, to Eugene and Dianna Cherry. He was the beloved middle child of three, with Latishia Collins and Vernell Cherry as his siblings. Jonathan also shared a special bond with his two older brothers, Patrick Holding and Marty Nelson.
Raised in Compton, CA,...
Major Ray Love
March 27, 2024
Mr. Major Ray Love, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Ringgold, Louisiana at the age of 76 years old. Major was born on February 22, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Amos Rambo and Lula Weathers.
Major lived in Ringgold, Louisiana until he moved to Kansas City, MO with his mother and two siblings in 1958. He...
Sampson L. Rivers
March 27, 2024
Sampson Lee Rivers was born on April 21,1946 to Nell Davis and Joe Rivers in McGehee, Arkansas. Both parents, two brothers, Charlie Lee Humphrey and Roy Lee Henderson, two sisters, Carrie Jeanette Bennett and Geraldine Humphrey preceded him in death.
Sampson attended school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. At the age of 18, he married former wife, Ida...
Anthony Joseph Mathis Jr.
March 27, 2024
Anthony Joseph Mathis, 52, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 11, 1971 in Kansas City, MO.
Anthony Joseph Mathis, Sr. and Janet Walker Mathis. He grew up in Kansas City. He graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, MO (Hickman Mills). After high school he attended University...
Shannon J.C. Stewart
March 27, 2024
Shannon Jame’ Charles Stewart was born June 27, 1979 in Kansas City, MO to Karen Stewart and James Johnson.
He attended Hickman Mills and Central High School and graduated for Herndon Career Center.
Shannon was an avid sports fan and played little league baseball and football. He loved football and was a Denver Broncos fan....
Samuel F. Mcginnis
March 26, 2024
Samuel F. McGinnis, passed away on March 26,2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on May 14, 1941, in Liberty, Missouri to Bert McGinnis and Stella McGinnis. He grew up in Liberty, Missouri. He attended Liberty High School in Liberty, Missouri.
He began work for St. Luke’s Hospital-Security as a Security Guard where he worked for...
Velma L. Morrow
March 25, 2024
Velma Lee Morrow was born on September 11th, 1950, to Johnny and Willie Mae Smith, who preceded her in death. Velma was also preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny Smith Jr., Rueben Smith, and Leroy Smith, and her sister, Jessie Ann Smith. Velma Passed on March 25th, surrounded by her children and life partner Alvin Frye.
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Lawrence D. Pickett, Ii
March 23, 2024
Lawrence D. Pickett II, 29, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on August 17, 1994, in Topeka, Kansas ti Lawrence D. Pickett, Sr. and Melissa Boyd-Pickett. He grew p in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Center High School in south Kansas City, Missouri.
He is preceded in death by...
Patricia L. Parker
March 22, 2024
Patricia Loretta Parker was born on August 4, 1948, to Earl and Josephine Parker. She was he 3rd of 5 children in total. She attended Douglas Elementary, Switzer Elementary, and West Jr. High School. She graduated from Manuel High School in 1966. She earned her cosmetology license from a Vo-Tech program immediately after. She continued in this passion for...
