November 21, 2025

Zelma Lee Watkins, 82, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born to Ilee and Ruthie Mae Weatherspoon on September 21, 1943. She was the second of 11 children and the eldest of five daughters. She grew up in the Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO area and graduated...

November 20, 2025

Born to Barbara Strong and Raleigh Player, Darryl Keith Strong Sr. made his earthly entrance into this world on June 12, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up in Kansas City, he received his education through the Kansas City Missouri Public School District.

Darryl was gainfully employed at Midway Ford Collision Center (Midway Ford Truck Center) for 37 years working his...

November 19, 2025

Bettie, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was born to the late William James Sanders Sr. and Johnnie Mae Sanders on September 2, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wiliiam Daniel Rock, parents, four brothers, Floyd, Isaac, William Jr., James (Jimmy) and three sisters; Irene, Fredrikia, Linda and beloved...

November 19, 2025

November 19, 2025

Jamesetta Marie Lenoir, born May 27, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 19, 2025. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Jamesetta lived with purpose, joy, and an unwavering commitment to others. Her generous spirit and vibrant personality touched countless hearts throughout her remarkable life.

Jamesetta received her early education at Wyandotte High School before graduating from...

November 18, 2025

Ya’Sire Isaiah Harper-Love, 2, departed this life on November 19, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, MO to Keaunta De’Quay Harper-Love and Da’Sha Ariana Bland. His short life was lived in Kansas City, MO.

Ya’Sire was an extremely happy, playful, energetic, kid whose family loved him dearly. Though...

November 17, 2025

Charles Anthony Mitchem, lovingly known as "Chuck" or "Tony", of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at the age of 70.Charles was born on April 9, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Nathaniel and Willie Jewell Mitchem. As a child, he developed a lifelong love for basketball and attended the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District....

November 16, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many, departed this earth and entered God’s kingdom on November 16, 2025.

James Cotton, Jr. was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on October 22, 1951, to Robert Armour and Arlene Lee, who both preceded him in death. He was one of six siblings, including Marilyn Beaty, Sofearia Jabari, Pradia...

November 14, 2025

"In Loving Memory"

Jared Isaac Elix was born on June 8, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born the third child and only son of Gloria Elix and Jerome Haynes. Jared resided in Kansas City, Missouri at the time he fell asleep in death on November 14, 2025, at the young age of 47.

Jared attended schools in Kansas City, Kansas...

November 14, 2025

Lorean Pleasant, 60, departed this life on November 14, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospice, in North Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born on February 24, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri to Duane Reese Sr., and JoElla Ealy.

Lorean grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. After high school she attended business school in Kansas City, Kansas, where...

November 12, 2025

Catherine Carter, 69, affectionately known as, "Cathy", passed away on November 12, 2025, at Alpine Breeze Health & Wellness, in Raytown, Missouri. She was born November 17, 1955, in Kirkwood, Missouri to Rufus Ousley Jr. and Marie (Gary) Ousley.

Catherine grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri and graduated from Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri with her GED. She...

November 12, 2025

I have fought a good fight; I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord Judge, will reward to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 

Samuel Anderson Jr. entered...

November 12, 2025

With deep sadness, we celebrate the life of Thomas Edward Bartlett III, lovingly known as "Red", "Bird", and "T-Bird". Thomas passed away on November 12, 2025, at KU Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kansas; leaving a lasting impact on everyone who was blessed to know him.

Born on February 27, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas. Thomas attended school in the Kansas...

November 12, 2025

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November 11, 2025

November 10, 2025

Charlesetta Lockett Johnson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 22, 1962, to Betty Jo Johnson and Charles E. Hill II.

At the tender age of fourteen, she began helping to raise her siblings, becoming the mother figure they needed and earning the nickname “Sister Mother”. She was also affectionately known as Texas Red, Chuck, and Big Red. In 1979,...

November 10, 2025

Sophia Marie Easter was born in Leavenworth, Kansas to the union of Porter and Cleo Azalea (Garner) Johnson on January 5, 1929. She lived for several years on Billie Goat Hill, until she married Samuel Easter and moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she raised her children. Sophia resided in Kansas City, Missouri until she fell asleep in death on...

November 8, 2025

Tykeiaa Lashawn Murrell was born December 1, 1975, in Wichita, KS to Sue Annie Pickens and Manzel Horton. Tykeiaa was raised by her Aunt Alice Johnson and her sister Diann Wheeler. At age 17, she met Joy Reese, who took her under her wing and was a mother figure to her. Tykeiaa attended school in the Wichita School District.

Throughout her...

November 8, 2025

Johnny Lee Kidd, 75, was the tenth of eleven children born to James M. and Mattie D. Kidd on November 16, 1949, in Vance, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lottie Tennin Flowers; and four brothers, William Henry Kidd, Arthur James Kidd, Robert Earl Kidd, and Samuel Edward Kidd. Johnny lived a blessed life by...