Ella L. Monroe
July 4, 2024
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
You...
Lamont Barbee
July 2, 2024
Lamont Barbee was born February 20, 1950, in Durham, North Carolina to Wilhemena and Clyde Barbee. Lamont was called from this earthly life by the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, when he gained his wings to fly away to his heavenly home.
Lamont attended Merrick-Moore High School in NC where he graduated in 1968. He attended...
Carol A. Allen
July 2, 2024
Carol Ann Allen, affectionately known as Nana & Camay, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. She was a beacon of resilience, embodying the true spirit of selflessness and dedication. Her unwavering support and boundless love have shaped our...
Johnny R. Saulsberry, Sr.
June 29, 2024
Johnny Ray Saulsberry Sr. passed away on June 29th, 2024, at Saint Lukes Hospice House in KCMO. He was born on November 13, 1945, in Chatham, LA, to Earnest Saulsberry and Onnie Anderson.
He grew up in Chatham, LA. After finishing high school at Jasper High School, he moved to Kansas City. He began working for Saint...
Joe A. Price, Sr.
June 29, 2024
Joe Price, Sr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 2, 1972, to Louis and Gertrude Price. He graduated from Westport High School in 1990. Joe was known for his infectious laughter, big heart, and unwavering kindness. Joe had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and valued. He loved to be around his family and friends. He...
Jill S. Montgomery
June 27, 2024
Jill Sharice Montgomery (nee Jones), was born to Pamela Cooper and Roy Stubbs on April 27, 1971, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jill was loving, sweet, hardworking and a stubborn individual, with a beautiful smile and cherished by all who knew her. Jill graduated from Southwest High School, KCMO and continued her education at Metropolitan Community College, St. Paul,...
Lamark T. Williams
June 27, 2024
Lamark Williams, also known as Mark, was born to Sadie Williams and Mark Mabery on March 31, 1989. He was the youngest of five siblings and the only son of Big Mark.
Their father-son bond was exceptionally strong, sharing a deep love for football. Although they were both die-hard Chargers fans at one point, Mark's father eventually...
Thomas E. Nixon
June 26, 2024
Thomas Eugene Nixon (Buster) passed away on June 26th, 2024 at home waiting for his brother Wayne to pick him up for one of their twice weekly jaunts to the store. At 3:05 PM., Wayne called and said that he was on his way to pick him up, Buster said he would be waiting. When Wayne arrived at 3:45,...
Deborah L. Johnson
June 25, 2024
Deborah was born on July 30, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born to Dorothy Hunter and Kenneth Standifer. She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Standifer, and her mother Dorothy Hunter.
Growing up, she was an avid ballet dancer for the Smith Sisters Dance Studio. She attended and graduated from Central High School.
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Deveonshai Murrell
June 25, 2024
Deveonshai LaRica Murrell, 31, received her earthly rest on June 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born on April 3, 1993 in Wichita, KS. to Daniel Don Keith Woodard and Tykeiaa LaShon Murrell.
Deveonshai, affectionately known by loved ones as “Shai”, grew up in Kansas City, MO. Shai was also known by the...
Maria E. Cordero-Estrada
June 25, 2024
Maria Estrada Cordero, 61, passed away on June 25, 2024, at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was born on November 8, 1962, in Acapulco, Guerrero to Nahum Cordero Pita and Maria Estela Becerra Sanmillan. She grew up in Acapulco, Guerrero. She graduated from Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 5 in Acapulco, Guerrero.
After high school she attended...
Wayne E. Gordon
June 24, 2024
Wayne E. Gordon was born June 6, 1967, to the union of Ernestine Gordon and the late Nathaniel Gordon. Our beloved departed us June 24, 2024.
Wayne Gordon received his GED and furthered his education by receiving his Certificate of Achievement in facility maintenance and plumbing, which is the field he worked in the last 15 years....
Brenda L. Vonleggett
June 19, 2024
Brenda Lee VonLeggett (Cookie) 76, passed away on June 19th, 2024, at her son’s home in Raytown, Mo. She was born on March 6th, 1948, in Kansas City, MO to Mr. Elijah Taylor Jr. & Othell S. Taylor
Brenda (cookie) grew up in Kansas City, Mo graduating from Central High School in 1966. Where she was employed...
Benjamin K. Muldrew
June 17, 2024
Benjamin Keith Muldrew, 53 passed away on June 17th, 2024, surrounded by family at Saint Luke's East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born November 23rd, 1970, in Gainesville, Florida to Benjamin Muldrew and Mary Lewis. He accepted God at an early age. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where he attended Southeast High School and Penn Valley...
Demetrius L. Merrick
June 16, 2024
Demetrius L. Merrick was born February 6, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri to Stoney L. Merrick and Barbara J. Merrick (Tanner). He was the youngest of 4 children. Demetrius was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Barbara J. Merrick; grandparents: Joseph Tanner Sr., Ethel N. Tanner, and Thelma Wesley; aunt, Pauline Watkins; and uncles: Joseph Merrick, Anthony Tanner...