Deloris Reynolds
May 7, 2026
Deloris Reynolds, 87, was born April 24, 1939, as the 3rd of 13 children in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ennis Rollins and Lillie Fay (Mooney) Rollins. Deloris passed away May 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Delores "DeeDee" Reynolds; brothers: Ennis Rollins Jr., Prett Rollins...
Hazel Marie Yarbro
May 6, 2026
Hazel Marie Yarbro, 85, was born on October 26, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rudolph Rhodes II (Helen) and Vernetta Rhodes. She passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Clyde R. Yarbro; her son, Darrick Rhodes, Sr.; and her brothers: William Rhodes, Roland Rhodes, Larry Fulsom and Herman Fulsom.
Hazel was raised in Kansas...
Justin Aaron Taylor
May 5, 2026
Justin Aaron Taylor, age 37, was a man full of life, ambition, love, and unforgettable energy. He carried a spirit that could light up a room and a smile that many will never forget. Justin loved deeply, laughed loudly, and dreamed fearlessly. He believed in becoming more, seeing more, and reaching higher in life, and he inspired many people simply...
Teresa Renee Pryor
May 5, 2026
Teresa Renee Pryor, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Donald Clark and Rosie (Brown) Carruthers.
Teresa was a dedicated individual who graduated from Metropolitan Tech College. Her compassionate spirit shone through her work at Children’s Choice daycare, and...
Tyler Caw
May 4, 2026
Mr. Tyler Christopher Caw was born on January 27, 1987, to Tracy L. Caw and Earl M. Francis Jr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on May 4, 2026.
Tyler attended McCoy Elementary School, Urban Community Leadership Academy and graduated from Northeast High School, Class of 2005. He later graduated from ITT Technical Institute with his...
Mary L. Roberts
May 4, 2026
Mary Louise Roberts, 77, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 26,1948, in Kansas City, Missouri to Sipoah Spotwood and Katherine Jackson.
She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School. She worked for Kansas City Printing Company as a press operator for 5 years...
Luis Yanko Gallegos-Valencia
May 3, 2026
Luis Yanko Gallegos-Valencia, de 39 años, falleció el 3 de mayo de 2026 en Kansas City, Missouri. Nació el 21 de noviembre de 1986 en la Ciudad de México, México, hijo de Luis Enrique Gallegos-Marín y María Esther Valencia-Ramírez. Creció en Kansas City, Missouri, y se graduó de la escuela secundaria Northeast High School en Kansas City, Missouri.
Comenzó a trabajar...
Dennis L. Funderburke, Sr.
May 3, 2026
Dennis Lamar Funderburke Sr. was born on October 10, 1970, the youngest child of James and Bettye Canady Funderburke. He passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
Dennis accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and grew up in the Metropolitan AME Zion Church family. He attended Raytown...
Sharon D. Kiboko
May 2, 2026
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother Sharon Denise Kiboko passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born June 28, 1956, at General Hospital 2 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the second oldest born to Sam Watson Jr. and Lois Watson (Brown-Harris).
Sharon grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from Northeast...
Saveion McConnell
May 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Saveion Edward McConnell “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart…” — Jeremiah 1:5
Born August 19, 2006, in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the Chiefs.
“My times are in Your hand.” — Psalm 31:15
Present with the Lord May 1, 2026, reunited in spirit with grandparents Deborah and...
BreAsia C. Ramirez
April 30, 2026
Bre’Asia Charliece Ramirez was born on May 22, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the fifth born of 5 siblings. She is survived by her parents, Sherrie Scott Simpson and Miguel Ramirez. BreAsia graduated from Penn Foster (online) in Kansas City, Missouri. Breasia wasn’t here for a long time, but while she was here, she enjoyed life. She loved...
Maranita L. Darrough
April 30, 2026
Maranita Louise Darrough was born on May 1, 1962, to Eloise Bennett and Joe Edward Darrough Sr. She peacefully departed this life on April 30, 2026.
Maranita was preceded in death by her loving parents; her husband, Richard Vance; her son, Darrell Darrough; her sister, Dana Stephens; and her brothers, Ralph Darrough and Joe Darrough Jr.
Maranita received her early education in...
Thomas David Jefferies
April 29, 2026
A Time to Be Born - Jeremiah 1:5Thomas David Jefferies was born June 17,1946 in Clarendon, Arkansas, to Joe Willis and Ollie Pearl (Franks) Jefferies.
A Time to Learn - Psalm 86:11Thomas was a proud graduate of G.W. Carver High School; Class of 1964, where he laid the foundation for a life marked by discipline, curiosity, and purpose. He also earned...
Alice Jean Carroll
April 28, 2026
Alice Jean Carroll, age 78, was born to Edward White and Beatrice (Henderson) White in Watson, Arkansas, on May 16, 1947, where she stayed until the age of 16 in 1968.
Alice moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where she resided with her family. She worked at JCPenney's Distribution Center and Crosslines Outreach Community Center.
Alice was married to James Lee Matthews Sr.,...
Tyrone L. Mourning
April 28, 2026
A Legacy of Strength and Leadership
Mr. Tyrone Lee Mourning, a man of unwavering discipline, immense heart, and a legendary "First Born" spirit, peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to eternal rest on April 28, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on January 17, 1963, Tyrone accepted Christ at an early age, embarking on a life defined by his role...
Latoya Shureese Gray
April 27, 2026
Latoya Shureese Gray, age 41, passed away on April 27, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on December 6, 1984, to George Johnson and Lynn Gray, a native of Kansas City.
As a child, Latoya spent time in Kansas City, Missouri and Sedalia, Missouri, graduating from Smith-Cotton High School, then furthering her education at State...
Cordell J. Pulluaim
April 27, 2026
Cordell “CJ” Pulluaim — beloved brother, uncle, son, and friend — earned his wings on April 27, 2026. Cordell was born on November 20, 1985, in Kansas City to Rachel Pulluaim and Paul Tounzell.
Cordell, lovingly known as “CJ,” was the eldest of six siblings and a guiding presence within his family. He attended Paseo High School and later graduated from...