April 4, 2024

Michael Gordon, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2024, at Saint Luke's Plaza. He was born on November 1st, 1953, in Alexandria, Alaska, to Louis Isaac and Lily Mae Gordon.

Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael attended Southeast High School and later pursued further education at Job Corps in his hometown....

April 2, 2024

Joseph V. Sayers_ 89, affectionally known as “Sonny” passed away on April 2, 2024, at Saint Lukes Hospital, in Kansas City, MO. He was born December 21st, 1934, to the union of Melvin and Gertrude Sayers growing up in Leeds Roundtop community. He attended Lincoln High School in Kansas City, MO.

Joseph was preceded in death by...

April 1, 2024

Bobby Joe Tolliver, was born on July 3, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on April 1, 2024 in Kansas City Missouri at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by: his Father J.B. Tolliver and Mother Odessa Tolliver (Maudie Ree Freeman);the love of his life, His Wife Ella Tolliver; his Son Bobby J. Tolliver,...

April 1, 2024

Richard Lee Rowland Sr. was born on July 28, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Orthella Rowland and Edward Burl Rowland Sr. He attended elementary school at Edison Elementary and middle school at Wogaman Middle School. He explored some sports but inevitably found his way to his true passion of music when he picked up his first guitar as a...

March 31, 2024

Leo Andre Dorch, 59, passed away on March 31, 2024. Born and raised in Kansas City on January 23, 1965 to Edward Dorch Sr and Allie May Hamms; he was #9 of 14 children between both his parents. Being the baby boy of the bunch made him special because he was adored by all.

For those that...

March 31, 2024

Joyce Ann Riley was born on July 21, 1942, In Drew, Mississippi where I attended Drew High School. I was the fourth child of 11 children born to Harry and Rachel Williams  whom both has proceeded me in death. My 3 brothers, Charlie, Harry and Prince Williams, Sister Irma Johnson, son Lenn Riley and four grandsons Larry, Michael, Timothy...

March 31, 2024

Myrna D. Towson-Riley, surrounded by her family's love, departed quietly on the evening of March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday.

On December 9, 1941, Myrna was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jerome Towson and Bertha Branch. Her parents Jerome and Bertha, brother Ricky, daughter Rhonda Riley, and son Dennis Riley all precede her.

Her oldest son...

March 31, 2024

On January 25, 1935, Russell Eugene Avery, Sr. was born in Kansas City, MO, to the loving and nurturing family of Floyd and Essie Shockley Avery. He must have brought immense joy to their hearts, being the seventh child following six sisters.

Affectionately known as "Sonny" by his family, Russell grew up in the Westport area of...

March 30, 2024

Life Reflections Currently Pending

March 30, 2024

Anthony T. Hicks departed this life on March 30, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born on October 31, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri to Mark Hayes, Sr., and Dora Alice Hicks.  He grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

He is preceded in death by his father who raised him, Earnest Jones, Sr; his...

March 29, 2024

Shawanda D. Draper departed this life on March 29, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sharon Slater and Quention Draper Sr.  She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts. After graduating school, in 2004, she began working at the United States Postal Service.

March 29, 2024

Life Reflections Currently Pending

March 29, 2024

Doris Earlene Brown was born February 25, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to Janell Gray and Earl Bantom. In 1971, Doris moved to Kansas City, Missouri with her baby daughter, Alethea. Shortly after moving to Kansas City, she met and married Billy D. Brown, II (“Bill”). Their loving marriage brought forth a son, Billy D. Brown, III, and, together, Bill...

March 28, 2024

Brian Cordell Givens, 53, passed away on March 28, 2024, at 5308 S. Benton Ave., in Kansas City MO. He was born on October 11, 1970, in Kansas City MO to Sylvester Givens and Angelia Givens. He grew up in Kansas City MO. He graduated from Raytown South High School in Raytown MO. He worked for Ford Motor Company...

March 28, 2024

Jonathan E. Cherry Sr., affectionately known as Bady Joe, was born on September 6th, 1971, to Eugene and Dianna Cherry. He was the beloved middle child of three, with Latishia Collins and Vernell Cherry as his siblings. Jonathan also shared a special bond with his two older brothers, Patrick Holding and Marty Nelson.

Raised in Compton, CA,...

March 27, 2024

Mr. Major Ray Love, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Ringgold, Louisiana at the age of 76 years old. Major was born on February 22, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Amos Rambo and Lula Weathers.

Major lived in Ringgold, Louisiana until he moved to Kansas City, MO with his mother and two siblings in 1958. He...

March 27, 2024

Sampson Lee Rivers was born on April 21,1946 to Nell Davis and Joe Rivers in McGehee, Arkansas. Both parents, two brothers, Charlie Lee Humphrey and Roy Lee Henderson, two sisters, Carrie Jeanette Bennett and Geraldine Humphrey preceded him in death.

Sampson attended school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. At the age of 18, he married former wife, Ida...

March 27, 2024

Anthony Joseph Mathis, 52, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 11, 1971 in Kansas City, MO.

Anthony Joseph Mathis, Sr. and Janet Walker Mathis. He grew up in Kansas City. He graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, MO (Hickman Mills). After high school he attended University...

March 27, 2024

Shannon Jame’ Charles Stewart was born June 27, 1979 in Kansas City, MO to Karen Stewart and James Johnson.

He attended Hickman Mills and Central High School and graduated for Herndon Career Center.

Shannon was an avid sports fan and played little league baseball and football.  He loved football and was a Denver Broncos fan....

March 26, 2024

Life Reflections Pending.