Mother Ora Bell Miller
August 2, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Mother Ora Bell Miller
Ora Bell Miller, age 97, of Kansas City, Missouri, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Born on February 21, 1929, in Cedartown, GA, she was the second of four children born to Willie Thomas Bradley Sr. and Mattie Lois (Orr) Bradley.
Ora was preceded...
Carol Jeanette Williams
August 2, 2026
Ms. Carol Jeanette Williams, age 69, was born February 14, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Kenneth Williams Sr. and Lois Jean (Ferguson) Williams. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; son Maurice Williams Sr.; sisters: Laura Allen, Sharon Aaron, Fostina Spencer, and Wanda Dennis; and her brothers: Lester Daniel Sr., Willie Daniel Sr., Donald Williams, Steven Williams,...
Reginald Isaac, Sr.
August 1, 2026
Reginald Isaac Sr. affectionately known as “Reggie” was born on September 16th, 1958 to the late Hayward Silas and Ruby J. Isaac. Reggie was a hardworking, strong, funny, and generous man who valued his family and the people around him. He enjoyed fishing, and spending quality time with his loved ones.
Reggie shared a lifelong love with his high school sweetheart,...
Elder Tony LeRoy Fishback
July 30, 2026
Elder Tony Fishback, age 66, was born on October 3, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, to LeRoy and Zenobia (Carter) Fishback. Their only child, Tony was deeply cherished and blessed many lives through his faith, music, and service. He peacefully departed this life on July 30, 2026, at the age of 66, and was preceded in death by both of...
Antoneo DeVaughn Taylor
July 30, 2026
Antoneo DeVaughn “Tony” Taylor was born on January 1, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Anthony Eugene Taylor and lovingly raised by Temeikia Charsnel "Tammy" Buckner and his dad, Edward Buckner. He spent his early years growing up in Kansas City before his family relocated to Blue Springs, Missouri. Tony accepted Christ into his life at an early age. More recently,...
Mother Hester Lee Mayfield-Major
July 30, 2026
Hester Lee Mayfield-Major, 71, passed away on July 30, 2026, at home in Dallas, Texas.
Hester Lee Mayfield-Major was born November 22, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to TJ Mayfield and Luvina (Robinson) Mayfield.
Hester Lee Mayfield-Major grew up in Chicago, Illinois until 1979, when she moved to Kansas City, Missouri. Hester Lee Mayfield-Major attended Lucy Flowers High School. After high school she...
Frederick "Tyrone" Gant
July 30, 2026
Frederick Tyrone Gant, age 73, affectionately known as, "Tyrone", passed away on July 30, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 10, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to his parents, Cecil Peeler and Laura Ruth Gant.
Tyrone was not afraid of taking risk and was dedicated to completing whatever he set out to do. He was always well-dressed, with...
Zakiya Shante' Clemoens
July 27, 2026
With her bubbly personality, infectious smile, and free spirit, to know her was to love her. Family and friends affectionately called her "Za" or "Z". She was unapologetically blunt and straightforward. She was adventurous with a nothing's too big to conquer attitude. She wasn't afraid to try anything; she swam with the sharks in the Dominican Republic and braved the...
Rosetta Covington
July 27, 2026
Rosetta Covington, affectionately known as “Rose” or “Jerri,” 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at her family home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on May 1, 1932, to Robert Bell Sr. and Recolia Eubanks.
Rosetta received her education in Hillsdale and Boonville, Missouri, and was a...
Freda Davis
July 26, 2026
Gone But Never Forgotten
Ms. Freda Davis, 86, passed away on the afternoon of July 26, 2026, at K.U. Medical Center. She was born on April 10, 1940, to Fred and Vivian Conway in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the oldest of eight siblings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Conway Jr.; her mother, Vivian Earlene Conway; her brothers,...
Gwendolyn Arthur-Pennington
July 25, 2026
Gwendolyn Arthur- Pennington was the second child, from the union of Alva Lee Arthur and Margaret D. Richardson, she was born on December 10, 1950. Gwendolyn attended school at Manual, Paseo, Lincoln, and Central High (where she graduated in 1969). After graduation she attended college at Penn Valley Community College, Kansas City School of Medical Assistance and TAD University for...
Clotiel Denise McMillian
July 25, 2026
Clotiel was born on March 30, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Petey Stamps and Mary Maxine McMillian. She was raised in Kansas City, where she spent most of her life surrounded by family, friends, and the community she loved.Clotiel earned her GED and dedicated herself to caring for others throughout her life. She worked as a teacher...
Johnnie Mae McGowan
July 23, 2026
Johnnie Mae McGowan was born in 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and later made Kansas City, Missouri, her home. On July 23, 2026, surrounded by love and in the care of Saint Luke’s Hospice House, she peacefully answered God’s call to eternal rest.
Johnnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose love knew no limits. She had...
James P. Taylor, Jr.
July 22, 2026
James Percy Taylor Jr. passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2026.
James was born on September 8, 1942, in Slater, Missouri, to James Percy Taylor Sr. and Virginia Linsey Taylor.
He graduated from Lincoln High School before proudly enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for six years. He later joined the United States Army, serving an...
Willie Harold Speed
July 21, 2026
I’ve collected, read and saved so many family and
friends obituaries over my 71 earthly years. Ya, know I
tried to make it to everybody’s service! BTW, the food
was always good at the repass, and fo sho, I stacked
my plates high!� Well, the time has come for my
obituary to be read… So, sit back and READ IT!�
I’ve had an amazing “CADILLAC” ride…
I...
Danaya Eunice Blair
July 19, 2026
Danaya Eunice Blair, 18, passed away on July 19, 2026, on 350 Highway in Raytown, Missouri. Danaya was born on June 17, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Daniel Eugene Blair Sr. and Shantel Hams-Bates.
Danaya grew up in both Grandview and Kansas City, Missouri, and Danaya graduated from Grandview High School. After high school, she planned to attend UMKC, where...
Ann J. Dunn
July 19, 2026
Ann J. Dunn, 75, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Research Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born on October 2, 1950, in Jonestown, Mississippi, to the union of Samuel Dunn and Carrie Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Carrie Dunn; her son Roderick Dunn; and three siblings, Samuel Dunn, Ira...
Ona Marie Willis
July 18, 2026
Ona Marie Willis (Johnson) was born to the union of Roosvelt Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson on June 14, 1945. She was one of 16 children born to this union. Her parents: Roosevelt and Elizabeth; seven brothers: Edward, Willis, Terry, Earnest, Roosvelt Jr., Roy Joseph, and Kenneth Marvin; four sisters: Birdie Mae, Mary Ellen, Patricia Ann, Brenda Louise; one son, Leonard...
Ryan Lee Eason
July 18, 2026
Ryan Lee Eason-Neely, age 42, of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on January 7, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ryan was the beloved son of Deborah Eason-Neely and Howard Neely.
At the age of 42, Ryan accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended St. Therese Little Flower Parish and was educated at...