Jerome Gibbs
December 18, 2025
Jerome Gibbs passed away on December 18, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Lenexa Kansas. He was born on November 26, 1945, in the small town of Gibraltar, in the parish of St. Ann Jamaica to Sylvannus Gibbs and Agatha Jack. He grew up in Gibraltar, St. Ann and also graduated from the Gibraltar All Age School in...
Sammy Nicholas Daudinot
December 17, 2025
Sammy N. Daudinot passed away on December 17, 2025, at Overland Park Regional in Kansas City, Kansas.
Sammy was born on November 7, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri to Sammy Daudinot and Nancy Denise Bermudes.
Sammy Nicholas is and always will be truly loved. He will be greatly missed by his mom Nancy, sister Santina, and brothers Garrett (Maveric) and Antwoin (Cheetah),...
Ronnell Wayne Amrine Jr.
December 17, 2025
Born on May 10, 1977, to Debra Smith-Amrine and Ronnell Amrine Sr., Ronnell Jr.—affectionately known as BayRon—was a radiant force of love, laughter, and loyalty. He attended East High School in Kansas City, where his vibrant personality and unforgettable charm left a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path.
BayRon was the “Fresh Prince” of the family—charming, witty, and magnetic....
Pastor Celestral Omega Ward
December 16, 2025
Pastor Celestral Omega Ward, 79, departed this life on December 16, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on September 30, 1946, in Eckman, WV to Leander Howell Sr. and Elizabeth Shade Howell. She grew up in Mt. Vernon, NY and attended Mt. Vernon High School.
In 1964, she graduated as the Valedictorian of her class. She pursued further education...
Atha B. Rose
December 14, 2025
Atha B. Rose was born on June 7, 1952, in Kansas City, MO to Rosevelt and Jessie B. Johnson. She grew up in the Kansas City Metro Area and graduated from Central High School In 1970. BIBI passed away at the Maywood Terrace Living Center Independence MO December 14, 2025, after long fight. Both parents; her husband, Charles Rose; and...
Eddie Romero Hayes
December 12, 2025
Eddie (Blaze) Romero Hayes was born on September 19, 1961, to the union of Roland A. Hayes and Georgia E. Hayes in Columbia, Missouri.
He received his early education in Kanas City, MO and went to Southeast High School.
Ed started his employment at Research Medical Center and later Superior Automotive until his health prevented him from working.
He was proceeded in death...
Alice Faye Bedford
December 11, 2025
Alice Faye Bedford, 79, passed away on December 11, 2025, at St Luke's East Hospital, in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born on August 31, 1946, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Mack McKinley Roberts and Katie Helen (Morris) Roberts.
Alice grew up in Morrilton, Arkansas and graduated from Lincoln High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After high school Alice relocated the...
Tony Lee Cummings Jr.
December 10, 2025
Heaven gained a gentle soul as Tony Lee Cummings Jr. received his wings on Thursday December 10, 2025.
Tony Lee Cummings Jr. was known for his gentle spirit, calming presence, and sincere love for connection. From an early age, Tony shared a close and devoted bond with his mother, Zoe Ann Wade and father, Tony Cummings Sr. Growing predominantly by his...
Patricia Ann Dearing
December 5, 2025
Patricia Ann Dearing, 84, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at home. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to Leroy, David Hall and Corolla Mae (Cain) Alexander.
Patricia grew up in Cleveland Ohio. She graduated from Jane Adams Vocational School in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned certification as a dietitian and began working as a food...
William Lawrence Batteau
December 4, 2025
William Lawrence “DeeDee” Batteau, 63, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on June 1, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was the beloved son of Paul Emile and Rose Marie (Lemar) Batteau.
William grew up in New Orleans and graduated from George W. Carver High School. Shortly after, he enlisted in the...
Jerome Anthony Hawkins Jr.
December 3, 2025
Jerome Anthony Hawkins Jr., lovingly known as “Bullet,” of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 27. Jerome was born on November 18, 1998, to Jerome Hawkins Sr. and Lori Wells. Like his only son, Jerome Sr.’s life was also taken at an early age when Jerome Jr. was just two years old.
Jerome...
Versie Lee Hoskins
December 1, 2025
Versie Lee (Dean) Hoskins, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2025.
Versie was the matriarch of the Hoskins family.
Versie received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She came from family that were deeply rooted in the Lord. She was a member of the Community Progressive Baptist Church where she sung...
Elayjah J. Murray
November 29, 2025
Early Life and Education
Elayjah was born on March 7, 2007, to Lezlie and Terrell. She was a proud Missouri State University Freshman and recent graduate of William Chrisman High School. Elayjah was preceded in death by her father, grandfather, maternal and paternal great-grandparents and Grandma Janice.
Academic and Athletic Achievements
Elayjah was a student athlete, actively participating in basketball, volleyball, and track...
Brian Cedric Goudeau Sr.
November 28, 2025
Brian Cedric Goudeau Sr. was born on November 11, 1964, to Joyce Irene Goudeau and William Vernon Givens in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Dorothy Watson Woods (Granny), Ted Woods (Pops), Albert and Doris Goudeau, Love and Beulah Givens, his sister Renita Diane Scott, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Brian loved...
Yvonne Marie Ralls
November 28, 2025
Yvonne Marie Ralls, 78, passed away on November 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on March 18, 1947, to Charles Alfred and Bernice Ralls. She was the first born of her 10 siblings. She grew up in Kansas City, MO Where she attended Manual High School.
She worked as a factory worker at Sears & Robuck Co. for...
Diane Denise Gold
November 28, 2025
Diane Denise (Carlock) Gold, age 71, was born to Hoyle Carlock and Eva Vernice Stewart at KU Medical Center on March 12, 1954. Due to complications of the heart, Diane departed this life at Research Medical Center on November 28, 2025.
Diane, known as Nanny, to most, was born 7th of eight children and was preceded in death by both parents;...
Shirley Jean Merriwether
November 28, 2025
Shirley Jean “Butch” Merriwether, age 83, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Creator on November 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant, bold, and unmistakably original as the African textiles she loved to design. Born May 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Louise "Lorraine" (Carthon) Merriwether, Shirley was a woman carved from conviction, creativity, and an...
Gustava Purnell
November 28, 2025
Cherishing the Memory of
Gustava “Gussie” Purnell
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Gustava "Gussie" Purnell, who was born in Charleston, Missouri, on July 13, 1936, to Rev. Ernest Wallace Sr. and Safrona (McMath) Wallace. After living 89 blessed and meaningful years, she went home to the Lord on November 28, 2025. On that day, she...
Lance Maurice Guess
November 23, 2025
Lance Maurice Guess, affectionately known as “T.D.,” was born on February 3, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fifth of sixteen children born to Dickie Guess Sr. and Margaret (Fort) Guess. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bobbie Lavendar and Glenda White; his brothers, Reginald Guess, Dickie Guess Jr., and James Guess; two nephews...
