August 29, 2023

Larice Marvette Smith-Byers, 55, passed away on August 29, 2023, at her home in Kansas City, Mo. She was born on December 1st, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo to Ollie Roberta Johnson and Lawrence Franklin. Larice was born the youngest of 13 children. She grew up in the Kansas City area where she attended high school. After high school,...

August 28, 2023

Carl E. Garrett, Sr. passed away on August 28, 2023.  He was born to parents Earl Cole and Rosemary Garrett in Kansas City, Mo on May 10, 1948, who both preceded him in death.

He attended Central High School and graduated in 1968.  Shortly after High School, he began working for The Bendix Corporation at the Bannister...

August 27, 2023

Chandler Armante` Williams was born November 2, 1987, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Rose Williams and Ray Mahomes. He departed this life on August 27, 2023

He began work at an early age in the food and retail industry. He found his passion when working in the Blue Valley School District as a custodian and a jack...

August 26, 2023

Tyson Ramone Williams, Jr., 23, departed this life on August 23, 2023, in Leavenworth, Kansas.  He was born on July 4, 2000, in Kansas City, Missouri to Tyson Tywane Williams, and Malika K. Griffin.

He grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas and attended Leavenworth High School. He was a homemaker, but has goals to return to school, and...

August 26, 2023

Michael Alonzo Warren 74, passed peacefully on August 26, 2023, surrounded by his family at VA Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1949, to Diamond and Marcelete R. Allen-Warren Jr. in Kansas City Kansas. He was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers Gary Warren and Merlin “Ricky” Warren. Two sisters Cynthia Warren and Annie Faye...

August 25, 2023

George Edward Bostic was born on January 19, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of George Gershon Smith and Shirley Ann Bostic-Smith. George departed this earthly life on August 25. 2023. His parents, George G. Smith and Shirley A. Bostic-Smith; sister, Charnese R. Bostic- Wright brother, Anthony T. Bostic; sister-in-law, Mary A. Pon-der-Bostic: and nephews, Charles R....

August 25, 2023

D’Metrius Robinson, Sr., 34, passed away on August 25, 2023 in Gladstone, MO. He was born on December 31, 1988 in Kansas City, MO to Margo Robinson. He attended Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO.

D.Metrius was employed by Walmart in Gladstone, MO. D’Metrius, also known as, “Meechi” enjoyed working on cars with his father figure,...

August 25, 2023

W. C., Cartwright, Sr., 88, passed away on August 25, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, in Independence, MO. He was born on November 2, 1934, in Macon, TN to Anthony Cartwright and Jolly Yancy. He grew up in Macon, TN.

W. C. attended Pain Elementary School in Macon, TN and forwent further formal education to go to...

August 25, 2023

George Madison Kitchen III of Grandview, Missouri, sadly passed away at home on August 25, 2023, at the age of 72. George was born on July 8,1951 to Georgie and Merriam (Thomas) Kitchen in Kansas City, Kansas.

George grew up in Kansas City, KS with his brothers and sisters. He attended Job Corp in Salt Lake City,...

August 24, 2023

Samuel “Sam” Allen Sr. was born on March 2, 1941 in Sunflower, Mississippi  and died on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by loving family members.  He was the eleventh (11th) child born to the union of William G and Lizzie Allen.   His parents and eight (8) siblings preceded in death.  Sam lived in the Kansas City...

August 23, 2023

Life Reflections Currently Pending

August 21, 2023

The angels heard her voice and God called her name.  Eddie Mae Roberts, 96, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Life Care Nursing Facility in Grandview, Missouri.  She was born on June 12, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Howard, Sr., and Luetiscia Howard.  Preceding her in death are her...

August 21, 2023

Stephen Carvel Carter Jr., was born on April 12, 1992 to Stephen Carvel Carter Sr. and Coleene V. Bartlett-Carter.

Stephen departed this earthly life on August 21, 2023. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother-Eileen D. Bartlett-Doolin, paternal grandparents - Cecil and Earnestine Carter, uncles - Emmitt Carter, and Joseph A. Bartlett, aunts - Gayle...

August 21, 2023

First Quarter

Ronald “Ron” Harris, Jr. made his arrival to the world on December 31,1985 in Kansas City, Kansas to his proud parents, Ronald Harris, Sr. and Angela Moynett Allen. He was their first and only born son. As a young child, Ron was very inquisitive and active, yet shy at times. He loved sports at a...

August 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Ringold, 76, passed away on August 21, 2023, at St Luke's Hospital, in Kansas City, MO. She was born on June 25, 1947, in KCMO to Thomas Williams and Sarah Williams. Growing up in Leeds, MO, she graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO.

Patricia loved to work. She worked for Parmelee Plastic/US...

August 19, 2023

Bobby Wayne Briggs, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1953, to the late Ruby Lee (Maxwell) Briggs and was preceded in death by his brother Dan Briggs. Bobby lived a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

He was a laid-back guy...

August 18, 2023

Life Reflections Currently Pending

August 18, 2023

Elder Robert Cleveland Jr., 84, returned home on August 18th, 2023 at

University Health Lakewood Care Center around his loved ones. He was

born on October 5th, 1938 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Robert Cleveland,

Sr. and Alice Neal. He grew up in Elaine, Arkansas. He received his

education from Phillips County...

August 17, 2023

Life’s Reflections

Diana Kay Morris, affectionately, known as “Kay”, was born to Alvester Fells and Claudia McCollom Fells on August 28, 1964, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kay attended Katherine B. Richardson Elementary School, in Kansas City, Missouri, and got her first experience at performing dance, cheerleading and drama class.

Kay...

August 17, 2023

Constance LaVern Barnett was born November 5, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas to John Jones and Mildred Jones. Her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

Constance received her formal education at Northeast Junior High School and Sumner High School.

She was a devoted and loving wife. Constance Jones and John...