Frankie A. Cole
February 17, 2023
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce a much loved, Frankie A. Cole, 65, was promoted to glory on February 17, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
Frankie A. Cole was born July 29,1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ida Washington and Phillip Balano. She grew up in Kansas City with her four...
Edward James Hill
February 16, 2023
Edward James Hill (aka Jr) of Kansas City, MO., received his wings on February 16, 2023. Ed was born October 4, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Bertha Lee Hill and James Edward Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and one older brother Clarence Hill.
Ed grew up in Kansas City,...
Tiffani Lynette Kintchen
February 16, 2023
A life well lived.
Tiffani Lynette Kintchen, departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2023, at the age of 50 from her long battle with cancer. Tiffani lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and a friend to many.
Tiffani was a fierce advocate both for herself and those who...
Sherral Adrana Wilson
February 14, 2023
Sherral Adrana Wilson was born on September 23, 1950, in Miami, Florida, to Reginald Hall and Birdie Hall.
Sherral moved to Kansas City, Missouri to pursue a nursing career in 1968, where she attended the Nursing School-General Hospital and Career Academy. She began working as a nurse at Menorah Hospital, then transferred to Research Hospital as a...
Pastor Thomas Lee Maben
February 14, 2023
Pastor Thomas L. Maben, 72, departed this life on February 14, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Sikeston, Missouri to Sam Maben, Sr., and Iona Wright-Maben.
He received an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering. He later joined the Navy Reserve. He worked for Burlington Northern Santa...
Mitchell Calvin Powell, Ii
February 14, 2023
Mitchell “Fuzzy” McHenry Powell, 52, was born November 25, 1970, to his biological mother and Mitchell McHenry. He was raised in Kansas City, Mo by his loving grandmother Dorothy “Muh” McHenry, who preceded him in death.
Mitchell attended Kansas City Public Schools, graduating from Westport High School.
Mitchell was known for his BIG heart, and...
Tina Tyson
February 12, 2023
Tina was born to Delores Jean Leigh and Lewis Charles Tyson on January 27, 1958 in Kansas City Mo. She transitioned to her heavenly home on February 12, 2023. She was proceeded in death by her father, mother, two sisters; Janell Renee Tyson and Shirley Jean Tyson Tolbert.
Tina was raised a Christian in the Baptist faith,...
John Henry Williams
February 12, 2023
JOHN H. WILLIAMS AGE 67, DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2023 HE WAS BORN ON JUNE 14,1955 IN ITTA BENA, MISSISSIPPI TO EDMOND, AND ANNIE WILLIMAS. JOHN WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY BOTH PARENTS, HIS DAUGHTER MICHELLE RICHARDSON, 4 BROTHERS, AND 5 SISTERS.
JOHN EXCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE, HE ATTENDED CHURCH AT STEADFAST CHURCH...
Josie Lee Davis
February 11, 2023
Josie Lee Davis, “De De”, my “Jo Jo”, 91, departed this life on February 11, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on November 24, 1931, in Westpoint Mississippi to George Figous and Eliza Figous.
She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended R. T. Coles High School. She did not...
Lenn Riley
February 9, 2023
Lenn Riley 59 departed this life on February 9, 2023, at Truman Medical Center. He was born on February 5, 1964, to Will Riley and Joyce Riley. Lenn was the fifth child of the 11 children.
He was also known as L. White and Papa Smurf.
Lenn grew up in Kansas City, Mo. He attended...
Gerald C. Powell
February 9, 2023
In his heart, he holds courage,
In his heart, he holds our lives
A brave soldier on the front lines and off
A brave soldier is he.
It was not only bravery, but it was a commitment to service. Gerald’s life was premised on that pledge to serve his fellow man...
Orlando G. Ward
February 6, 2023
Orlando G. Ward, 37, passed away on 2/6/23 in KCMO. He was born on 4/4/85 in KCMO to Langdon Douglas Sr. and Paula V. Ward, where he also grew up. He graduated from Van Horn High School Independence, Mo.
Orlando began working at Frito Lay and exploring life in warehouse and nursing jobs.
Orlando was...
Janine Nicole Riley
February 5, 2023
Janine Nicole Riley was born on April 2, 1965 to Anna Rose Hutton and David Lawrence Riley in Los Angeles, CA. She lived in Los Angeles until she was nine years old and then located to New Orleans, LA to live with her grandparents Williana and Eli Hutton, aunts Yvonne and Roslyn (George), and uncles Edward (JoAnn) and Micheal...
Alfred Lee Robinson
February 4, 2023
Mr. Alfred Lee Robinson, 82, was born December 4th, 1946 in Mangham, Louisiana to Mrs. Ella Lee Marion and Mr. Wade Robinson. He received his education in Parish, Louisiana and upon graduating he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked various jobs. A few years later he moved to Kansas City, Missouri where the workforce led him to Associated...
Laron Jordan
February 3, 2023
LaRon Wilson Jordan was born July 1, 1985, a beautiful gift to Ronald Louis Jordan and Laverne (Briscoe) Jordan in Kansas City Missouri. LaRon is the first born to this union. He passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023.
LaRon accepted Christ at the age of 13, attending Harvest Church, Kansas City, Missouri. He demonstrated his...
O'Neal Ruff
January 29, 2023
Oneal Ricky Ruff (Rick) was born to Albert and Alma Jean Ruff on October 18, 1948, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Two years later his family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he grew up and received his education. He graduated from Soldan High School. His parents, and Ex-wife: Bernice Thomas preceded him in death.
To Rick and Bernice's...