Louis C. Walker Jr.
March 21, 2026
Louis (Pierre) C. Walker Jr., 63, departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice Care in Kansas City, Missouri.
Pierre was preceded in death by his father, Louis C. Walker Sr., as well as his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Pierre was educated in Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools, and continued his studies in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned...
Sheila Anne Perry
March 20, 2026
Sheila Anne (Moore) Perry, 72, was born on December 19, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Moore Sr. and Rosie Lee Williams. She was the second oldest among her siblings: James Moore Jr., Aaron Williams, Brenda Williams, Sandra Ann Moore, and Carolyn Williams.
Sheila was a woman of creativity and passion. She was a talented beautician who loved doing hair, and...
Ruth D. HIll
March 18, 2026
Ruth Delores Hill was the oldest of three children born to the union of Sadie Norris and Dr. Edward Fisher on July 10, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her mother went on to marry Clarence Carter who was a loving father to Ruth until his passing in 1987.
She attended Manual High School and graduated in 1958. Ruth met the love...
Johnny J. Smith, Jr.
March 16, 2026
Johnny June Smith Jr. Was born on November 9, 1973, to the late Johnny June Smith Sr. and Peggy Cyrus Smith in Kansas City, Missouri.
Johnny attended Westridge Elementary, Raytown South Middle and Raytown South High School. After graduation, he attended Longview Community College.
At 10 years old Johnny began his first career as a newspaper delivery person. At the age of...
Dorothy Denese Pouncil
March 16, 2026
Dorothy Denese (Holman) Pouncil, age 71, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1954, in Austin, Texas, to Mason Ozell Holman and Theodus Mae (Lyons) Taylor, and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, James and Suzanne Lyons. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and...
Charles E. Littlejohn
March 16, 2026
Charles E. Littlejohn was born on Feb 4,1950 in Okmulgee, OK., to Andrew and Carlene Littlejohn. He was one of eleven children. He graduated from Central High School. He married Delores and to this union three children were born.
His greatest joy was becoming a father and he fulfilled his duties as that. Later he became PawPaw to his Grandchildren as...
Minnie Lee Williams
March 14, 2026
Minnie Lee Williams was born on September 9, 1946, in Chicago, Il., to Oscar Davis Sr. and Annie Mae Mims.
At the age of 17, Minnie moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she attended Central High School. It was there that she met her husband, James Williams. From that union they had four children, and Minnie went on to have two...
Karlah Jane Wilson
March 11, 2026
The family regretfully announces the passing of Karlah Jane Wilson, 63, who departed this physical life on March 11, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. She was born on October 15, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles and Rita Knott. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Knott, and her sister, Sue.
Karlah was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri...
Earnestine Wallace
March 10, 2026
Earnestine Wallace, affectionately known as, “Ernie”, transitioned on March 10, 2026, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, just five days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born on March 15, 1942, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Earnest Strong and Gracie (Thrash) Strong.
Ernie grew up and received her former education in Natchitoches, Louisiana. After high school, she continued her education...
Linda Marie Carter
March 9, 2026
Linda M. Knight, 75, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4, 1950, to Ardelia Mae Tinson and Amos Knight. Linda was the oldest of six children, blessed to be raised in a loving family, shaped by the devotion of her mother, Ardelia Mae Brown, and her father, R.T. Brown as well as her biological father Amos Knight, who...
William Gerald Hancock
March 8, 2026
On July 4, 1949, while much of the nation was shooting fireworks in celebration of their independence, William and Mary Hancock were giving birth to their only son, William Gerald Hancock, who lived life reflective of his birth date - big booms, bright lights and much celebration.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, William’s early life was rooted in the neighborhood called...
Arthur Brannon Johnson
March 8, 2026
Arthur B. Johnson Sr. was called home March 8, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. He was 93 years old. Art was born a healthy 12 lb. baby boy on June 26, 1932, to William R. Johnson and Bertha Johnson in Winfield, Kansas. Both preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judith A. Johnson; son, Arthur...
Karren Y. Hamilton-Hardy
March 6, 2026
Karren Y. Hardy was born August 26, 1966, in Shreveport, LA to Rev. Culton Hamilton and Rose Mary Hamilton. Karren accepted Christ at a young age being under the leadership of her father Rev. Culton Hamilton at Sunrise Baptist Church.
Karren grew up in Kansas City, KS, graduating from Washington High School C/O 1984. After high school, Karren attended Kansas City...
Telly Clarence Magitt
March 5, 2026
Telly Clarence Magitt, age 19, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 5, 2026. Christ has claimed His own; our dear beloved one. He was born on January 22, 2007, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the cherished son of Brandi Renee Howard. He was a true believer in Christ, his Savior, whom he accepted at the age of...
Janice Ann Naylor
March 4, 2026
Janice Ann Naylor, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Missouri.
Janice was born on December 1, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Lee Jones and Anna Lucille Hams. She grew up in Edwardsville, Kansas, where she spent much of her early life on a farm. She was also lovingly raised...
Brenda Gail Hal
March 3, 2026
Brenda Gail (Williams) Hal, age 69, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Gladstone, Missouri. She was born on November 23, 1956, in Helena, Arkansas to Luther Hal and Rena (Williams) Bell.
Brenda grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School. She futured her education through classes specific to the insurance industry, passing the test to obtain a...
Reginold E. Paige, III
March 2, 2026
Reginold E. Paige III was born to Donesha Jackson and Reginold E. Paige Jr. at Research Medical Center on February 11, 2011, weighing in at 9lbs 8ozs, at that size, he was bound to be a football player.
Reggie was educated in the Center School district, attending, pre-k at Boone Elementary and Indian Creek Elementary. He later moved to Marietta, GA...
Samuel Carter Jr.
March 1, 2026
On August 19, 1942, in Merigold, Mississippi, Samuel “Sam” Carter Jr. was born the youngest of five children to Samuel and Adlener (Daniel) Carter. On March 1, 2026, he knocked on Heaven’s door. He had several family members eagerly awaiting his arrival including his father, Samuel Sr., mother Adlener, lovingly referred to as “Ma’Dear”, sister Terether “Tee” (Carter) Coleman, and...
Jalen Gilliam
February 28, 2026
Jalen Semaj Gilliam was a son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, affectionately known as "Jalo", was born on December 3, 2005, to James and Chrishawn Gilliam. Jalen's life suddenly ended February 28, 2026.
Jalen was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Melvin Price Sr. and Eugene Andrews; his grandmothers, Della Mae Price and Lavelle Curd; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Buster...