A'DreVionne Eugene Boyd
February 7, 2026
A’DreVionne Eugene Boyd was the second of four children born to LaDonna Strozier and LeeAndre Boyd Sr on April 30, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri. At an early age, he mastered the art of persuasion to get his way, earning the nickname “SNOOK” because of his sneaky and playful manipulation—though it was mostly his mother who fell for his antics....
Melvin Joe Mitchell
February 7, 2026
Melvin Joe Mitchell was born in Kansas City, MO on July 29, 1953, to Dorsey Lee Mitchell, Sr. and Eunice L. Gates. Joe was the youngest of twelve children. He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971. He accepted Christ at an early age.
On May 28, 1975, Joe was united in marriage to Regina Gunnels and...
Bernice Jacobs
February 6, 2026
Bernice Jacobs, affectionately known as "Banny", was blessed by God, to transition on February 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, just eight days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on February 14, 1931, in Edwards, Mississippi, to Emmett Underwood and Rosie Lee (Johnson) Underwood.
Bernice grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Lincoln High School; Class of 1948....
Rosie Mae Hunter
February 6, 2026
Rosie Mae (Payne) Hunter, age 80, affectionately known as, "Big Rose", peacefully departed this life on February 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on March 16, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Queen (Payne) Union; nurtured, loved and raised by her mother and “father”, Howard Union.
Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Rosie Mae was grounded in faith, strong family values, and...
Michelle Nicholle Clark
February 4, 2026
An uncommon heart. A fearless spirit. A devoted mother.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Michelle loved fiercely — her family, her community, and her Kansas City Chiefs. She led with love, laughed boldly, and gave selflessly. Her presence shifted rooms, and her joy filled them.
A proud graduate of the Kansas City School District and Penn Valley Community College, Michelle...
Franklin D. Jones Jr.
February 3, 2026
Franklin Delano Jones Jr., affectionately known as “Little Frank”, was born on March 20, 1989, to the union of Franklin Jones Sr. and Rita Jones. He transitioned peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Franklin received his education in the Grandview School District and was a proud graduate of Grandview Senior High School. He furthered his education by completing coursework at Vatterott College....
Christina Louise Hubbard
January 31, 2026
Christina Louise Hubbard, 35, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on January 31, 2026. Christina was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Lynn (Miller) Hubbard (2020), and her brother, Christopher Hubbard (2020).
Christina is survived by her father, Paul Hubbard (Jenny Hubbard) and her brother Jeremiah McKernan (Kelsey McKernan) and her beloved children: Damione (18), Serenity (14), Scout (13) and Atticus...
Gerogia Leigh Washington
January 30, 2026
Georgia (“George”, “Georgie”) Leigh Washington (nee Wright), 74, passed away January 30, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born June 23, 1951, in Helena Arkansas to the union of George Wright and Ruby Wright.
Georgia lived in both Helena and Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1969. Her outgoing, fashionable, and no-nonsense personality led her to a...
Charles Edward Cooper, Sr.
January 30, 2026
Charles Edward Cooper, Sr., a devoted servant of God, beloved educator, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew him, transitioned from this life to his eternal reward on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on October 25, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charles was the son of Emanuel Sr. and Katharine L. Cooper. A...
Geneva J. Scott
January 30, 2026
Life in the Key of G
Geneva J. Scott was born on November 10, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Henry and Irene Johnson. In 1982, she relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, with her beloved husband, Dwight Scott, and their children. There, they built a life rooted in love, ministry, faith, and education while raising their five sons and serving the...
Charles Edwin Dottrey, Jr.
January 29, 2026
Charles E. Dottrey, 75, passed away on January 29, 2026, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 3, 1950, in Kansas City, MO to Bernice Dottrey and Charles E. Dottrey Sr. in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. He began to work for General Motors as a...
Joy D. Gantt-Schaired
January 26, 2026
A Time to Be Born - Jeremiah 1:5 Joy Denice Gantt was born September 5, 1966, in Kansas City to Herbert Lee and Doris Jean Gantt. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Doris Gantt, maternal grandparents Robert and Bethel Williams, paternal grandparents Edward and Hattie Gantt, and her great nephew Ja-Kylen Brakebill.
A Time to Learn - Psalm...
Tamara Lynn Rollins
January 26, 2026
Tamara Lynn Rollins was born on November 20, 1965, in Kansas City, KS, to Eugene Edward Rollins and Grantetta Mae Jefferson. Who raised her with love, strength and unwavering support. Unfortunately, they passed in her early adult years but had instilled the foundation of an amazing woman. She had a vibrant spirit, a kind heart and a natural ability to...
McKinley Otis Howard Jr.
January 26, 2026
McKinley Otis Howard Jr. passed away on January 26, 2026, at University Health in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 22, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama to McKinley Otis Howard and Ruth Ann Howard. June, Mac, and Jr. Were his loving nicknames heard throughout his life journey.
McKinley grew up in Kansas City, MO and attended Southeast High School.
McKinley worked...
Diane Lynn Reliford
January 25, 2026
Diane Reliford, 61, passed away on January 25,2026, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 14,1964, in Kansas City, Missouri to Jay Hugh Reliford and Anne Bernice Mclodin.
She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Southeast High School.
She was preceded into death by her parents: Anne Bernice Mclodin and Jay Hugh Reliford.
She...
Cheryl Lynn Swopes
January 25, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Swopes was born July 14, 1961, in Topeka, KS and departed this life on January 25, 2026, in Kansas City, KS. Cheryl was 5th in the line of 8 children of Otis Bruce Jr. and Louise Reece-Bruce who preceded her in death. Before Cheryl’s passing, her and her husband were faithful members of The Worship Center of Kansas...
Ozella King
January 24, 2026
Ozella Elizabeth King, 90, passed away on January 24, 2026, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.
She was born on May 9, 1935, in St. Joseph, MO to Clifford Wallace and Dorothy Wallace. She graduated from Bartlett High School in St. Joseph, MO.
After graduating from high school, Ozella began work for Swope Parkway Health Center as a phlebotomist where...
Patricia Wilson
January 24, 2026
Patricia A. (Nugent) Wilson, known affectionately to family as “Boo” and to friends as “Pat” was born on February 3, 1958, in Kansas City, MO to parents Mary Marcella & Samuel L. Nugent. Patricia was preceded in death by both parents, mother- in-law Freddie B. Thorn, siblings, Lester Nugent and Ada Yvonne Taylor, niece, Demetria Nugent and her very special...
Ora Lee Stevenson
January 24, 2026
Ora Lee Stevenson was born on March 14, 1955, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to her parents who preceded her in death, Ernest Jackson and Annie B. Stevenson. On January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully transitioned from this life. Ora Lee was a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO, where she attended Paseo High School and built a...
Ramsey Solomon Williams, Sr.
January 22, 2026
Ramsey Williams Sr. was born on April 21, 1980, to Joy Williams and Richard Walters, Sr., at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He leaves to honor his memory, his wife, Shoni Williams; his children, Talisha, Tanesha, and Ramsey Jr.; his mother, Joy Williams-Waldron (Paul); his siblings, Ramanda Hicks (Williams), Rachel Williams, and Rionna Williams; and a host of...