Flay X. Bledsoe
February 28, 2026
Flay X. Bledsoe, 62, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1963, to Merrill and Rosie Bledsoe.
Flay proudly served his country in the United States Army, holding the rank of Private (PV2). During his service, he earned the Army Service Ribbon and qualified as a Marksman with the M16 rifle.
Beyond his military service, Flay was...
Billy D Smith
February 27, 2026
Billy D. Smith (68) was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri to Patricia A. Smith and Billy Wilson on March 10, 1958, he was proceeded in death by both parents sisters Tina Smith-Stepeson, Nikeeta Robinson brother Leonard Johnson maternal grandparents Mary O. Smith and Arzie Smith paternal grandparents Leo Wilson Sr and Virgina Wilson aunts and uncles.
Billy was educated...
Linzy Lee Cheffen
February 27, 2026
Linzy Lee Cheffen was born on August 30, 1959, in Kansas City, MO to Eula Jean Cheffen and James Simpson. He departed this life peacefully, Friday, February 27, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his parents (Eula Sheley and James Simpson), maternal grandparents (John & Lizzy Cheffen), paternal grandparents, and several uncles, aunts, nephew...
Tonna Lynette Buford Dodd
February 26, 2026
Tonna Lynette Buford Dodd was born November 12, 1959, to the union of Lee Edward Buford and Gwendalyn Buford. She peacefully departed life on February 26, 2026, at her home.
Tonna accepted Christ at an early age at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church. She used to walk to church every Sunday with her grandma. When she became an adult, she remained a...
Alma Rena Wynne
February 25, 2026
Alma Rena Wynne, 84, passed away on February 25, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by those who loved her.
Alma Rena or Rena, as she was affectionally called by her family and friends, was born May 11, 1941, to Johnie L. and Alma Harrell in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. The family eventually moved to Bonner Springs, KS where she...
Debra Geneene Holman
February 25, 2026
Debra Geneene Holman (Stink) was born June 16,1976 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carolyn Holman and Delbert Davis, who passed before she was born. She had 1 brother who preceded her in death Augustus Alfred Holman who she loved and missed dearly and one little big sister SumVenitta Ford who has been by her side to nurture her in every...
Shelia Jeannette Haralson
February 25, 2026
Shelia Jeannette Haralson, age 70, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shelia was born on September 3, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Birdis O. Herring II and Priscilla L. (Lewis) Herring Ford. She grew up in Kansas City and was the middle child of ten siblings, a position that helped shape her...
Joey Lee Washington
February 24, 2026
Joey Lee Washington, 60, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri.
Joey was born on December 14, 1965, to William Washington II and Pearlie Mae (Jefferies) Washington in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joey had three brothers and five sisters; he is the oldest child of the family. Joey was taught to take care of family;...
Eugene Henry Parker Jr.
February 24, 2026
Eugene H. Parker Jr. was born on June 10, 1940, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was the fourth son born to the union of Eugene H. Parker Sr. and Alathia R. Stewart Parker.
He enjoyed telling tall tales of his childhood, walking five miles to school, uphill both ways, in the rain, sleet, and snow.
Eugene would share the legendary tale, that at...
Willie Charles Montgomery, Jr.
February 23, 2026
Willie Charles Montgomery Jr., also known as “Sane”, 44, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on November 30, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie Charles Montgomery Sr. and Lynn Kay Webb-Jordan. He attended Southwest High School and graduated from Job Corps.
Sane worked for The City of Kansas City...
Elaine Bristol
February 23, 2026
Elaine Bristol, 71, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri.
Elaine was born on December 10, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Robert West and Mattie Sue (Halliburton) West. She was raised in Memphis, where she attended Booker T. Washington High School.
In 1983, Elaine moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she began working at KU...
Vealta L. Williams
February 21, 2026
Vealta L. Evans‑Williams, 43, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Her time on this earth was far too short, but the love she shared and the joy she brought to others will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on October 9, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri, Vealta was the...
Lontrell Henderson Sr.
February 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lontrell Henderson Jr.
Lontrell Dayon Henderson, 29, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026.
Born on September 18, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lontrell was the beloved son of Ramon Strickland Sr. and Danielle Henderson-Ross. He was raised in Kansas City, where he attended school and later continued his education through Job...
Paulette V. Baldwin
February 20, 2026
Paulette was born in Kansas City, MO on October 7, 1950 to parents Otis and Mae Esther Townsend. She was preceded by both parents in death as well as her brother Thornton Shelton.
Paulette was a 1968 graduate of Central High School and obtained her cosmetology license. Paulette was mother to her only child, son, Shawn Baldwin with whom she shared...
Fredenalda "Stormy" Price
February 20, 2026
IN MEMORIAM: FREDENALDA "STORMY" PRICE
In lieu of flowers or gifts, we invite family and friends to consider making a contribution in memory of Fredenalda “Stormy” Kuulei Price to the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), whose mission is to support women veterans, and reflects Stormy’s service and legacy. For additional information about SWAN, click here.
In honor of Stormy’s life and service,...
Marian Elaine Wilkins
February 19, 2026
Marian Elaine (Tyler) Wilkins, affectionately called “Lanie” by family and friends; a beloved and cherished member of her family and community, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on December 17, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, Marian was the cherished daughter of the late Harrison Benjamin Tyler Jr. and Lillian Glenora Tyler. She was a passionate...
Willa Jendea Nash
February 19, 2026
Willa Jendea Nash, 68, passed away on February 19, 2026, at The Windsor of Lawrence, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on April 11, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie Nash and Geraldine Fayne.
Willa grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Southeast High School. After high school she began working for various companies in the Kansas City area...
DaQuan D. Ayers
February 18, 2026
Reflection of Life for Da’Quan D. Ayers
Da’Quan D. Ayers entered eternal rest on February 18, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Born on February 29, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri, Da’Quan was the beloved only child of Lorine Ayers.
Raised in the Kansas City area, Da’Quan graduated from Center High School in the Class of 2022. He...
Justine Bomboko
February 18, 2026
JUSTINE BOMBOKO alizaliwa January 1, 1971 nchini Kongo Makobola. Alikuwa akiishi Marekani tangu 2023. Jina la baba yake ni Georges Aluta na jina la mama yake ni Mauwa Abekya. Mkewe we ndoa anajulikana kwa jina la Sala Amnobe.
JUSTINE BOMBOKO amezala Watoto 15 na wako hai. Pia aliacha wajukuu 9. Alikufa akiwa mshiriki wa Kanisa la Mlima Wa Sinai Jiji la...
Mary C. Arnold
February 18, 2026
Mary Etta Cathernie Arnold, age 87, was born on March 23, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Fred and Irma Nolen.
Mary was educated in the Kansas City Public School system. At an early age, she displayed a gentle spirit and a love for learning and creativity. She had a true gift with her hands and found great joy in sewing,...