January 13, 2024

Tommie Lee Jones, a beloved member of our community, passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 66. He departed this world at his home, in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by the love of his family.

Tommie was born on January 19, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to proud parents Robert Lee Jones and Jonnie Mae...

January 10, 2024

Maeola "Leonard" Gerald, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in Kansas City, Missouri, after an illness. Mom loved her home town of Marion, SC. She loved to Garden, Sew Quilts & Clothes. She lead a full life. She was a born again Christian. She worked many years at  Junior League of KCMO, Southern Packing  *SoPakco* and Perdue Chicken...

January 9, 2024

Emma Holman was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Ethel Tinsley. She attended public schools of Kansas City and graduated from Lincoln High School (now Lincoln Academy), Class of ‘63. After graduating, Emma went on to attend cosmetology school in the city and began to build her clientele. Providing this service gave Emma great pleasure. In addition...

January 7, 2024

Michael Ray Carter, 63, was born on April 19, 1960 to Hassie Carter and Helen Jean Jackson in Kansas City, MO.  He began his education in Kansas City, MO and later moved to Lone Jack, MO where he continued his education and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School.

It was in Lee’s Summit where Mike found his...

January 7, 2024

On January 7, 2024, the heavens gained a faithful servant as Pastor Jimmie Webb was called home to Glory. He peacefully departed at the family home in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service.

Born on November 11, 1939, in Charleston, Missouri, to Allen D. Webb and Georgia Annie Mae Webb, Pastor...

January 6, 2024

Joanne E. Robinson, 74, passed away on January 6, 2024, at St. Lukes Plaza Hospital, in Kansas City, MO. She was born on October 29, 1949, in St. Louis, MO to Esker Davis and Viola Perry. She grew up in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Vashon High School in St. Louis, MO. After moving to Kansas City, Joanne...

January 6, 2024

Life Reflections Pending.

January 6, 2024

Ja' Shon L. Walton(Gizzy), 31, passed away at her home in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 16, 1992, in Kansas City, MO to Johnny L Walton Jr. and Letitia L Howard. She grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Don Bosco Charter High School in May of 2010. After high school she was employed at...

January 5, 2024

Michael A. Lee, passed away on 1/5/2024 at home in Shawnee, Kansas. He was born on 9/10/1962 in Pine Bluff to Charles Lee and Luella Shavis. H grew u in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He received his G.E.D in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He began work for Medical lodge, 5/1/2016 – 9/11/2021, as a housekeeper where he worked for...

January 4, 2024

Joseph S. Irons, 64, departed this life on January 4, 2024, at Carmel Hills Rehab in Independence, Missouri.  He was born on July 11, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to Houston Evens and Frances Luella Pipens.

He grew up in Wentzville, Missouri, and attended Wentzville High School.

Joseph began working for Frank Dorcy as Frank...

January 4, 2024

Life Reflections Pending.

January 4, 2024

Ledrue Williams was born July 29, 1941 in Kansas City, Mo. to Farmon and Rowena Williams. He went to Kansas City, Missouri Public School System. He retired from the Laundry Industries in 1995.

Ledrue gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a member at Queen Esther Holy Temple and he later became a...

January 3, 2024

Vonzell Bryant, Sr. was born on December 26, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri to Levi Bryant, Sr. and Martha (Houston) Bryant.  He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Bryant, Sr.;   mother, Martha Bryant; brothers, Joseph Bryant, Phillip Bryant aka “Doc”; Levi Bryant, Jr.; and Bishop Leroy Bryant.

He matriculated as a product of the Kansas...

January 3, 2024

Charles Edward Williams, Sr., was born on December 4, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Otha James Williams and Juanita Crawford.

Charles was raised in Kansas City and was a lifelong hard worker. He spent 30 years employed with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, working as a supervisor in the Water Department. Additionally, he was an...

January 2, 2024

On February 14, 1963, Alphonso (Duke) Carroll was born in KCK as the eighth child of Rose M. Collins & Doris Carroll. He had ten siblings, and the following individuals preceded him in death: LeRoy Carroll, Lee Edward Carroll, Doris Carroll Jr, Delores Washington, and Jesse Collins. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories to his wife Diahna Carroll,...

January 2, 2024

King Solomon once said, “Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies” Prov. 31:10. On December 14, 1926, such a woman entered this world who was named, Evalon Lucille Holt. She was born to the union of the prominent late couple, Dr. Clifford Harrison Holt, and Mrs. Geneva Helen Holt. Evalon grew into a...

December 31, 2023

Mr. Terry E. Anthony was born on December 4, 1978, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. to Sherry L. Steverson (Anthony).

He was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church in 1995. He is proceeded in death by his maternal greatgrandparents, Elijah and Katy Jones, his grandfather Mr. Alonzo Anthony, and his great-grandmother Varie Banks.

December 31, 2023

Robert Lee Taylor was born in Goshen Springs, Mississippi on December 18, 1933, to the parents of James Taylor Jr. and Florence Hobson. Robert relocated to St. Louis, MO where he met Harry (Sonny) Howard who would become to be his best friend.

He later moved to Kansas City, MO where he attended Western Baptist Seminary for...

December 31, 2023

John Kenneth Burns was born on November 9, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Arthur and Esther Burns. He was the third born from this union. Both parents and his sister Gladys Lawton preceded him in death.

He was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District.  He also served in the military as a United States...

December 30, 2023

Diann Watson, 65, passed away on December 30, 2023, at University Health (formerly Truman Medical Center), in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on December 8, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Lee Jones, Sr. and Josie Mae Meggerson.

Diann grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri,...