Eboni Silas
February 15, 2026
Eboni Q. Silas, 29, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Eboni was born on July 7, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri to Edward L. Washington and Della M. Silas. Growing up in Kansas City, Eboni graduated from Central High School. After high school, Eboni attended House of Heavilyn Beauty College where she received her cosmetology license. After...
Clinton Holmes Jr.
February 13, 2026
Clinton DeWitt Holmes Jr., 80, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on June 25, 1945, in New York to the union of Clinton Holmes and Gloria Fickling Holmes.
Clinton grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Baptist Hill High School in Charleston, South Carolina. After high school, Clinton attended South Carolina University in...
David Payne Jackson
February 12, 2026
David Payne Jackson, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, at home in KCMO. He was born on August 9, 1947, in KCMO, to Casper Jackson and Rosemary Stricklin. He grew up in KCMO and graduated from Central High School in KCMO.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army in September 1968 and served for two years. During his time...
Nadine Allison
February 11, 2026
Nadine Allison, 69, departed this life on February 11, 2026, surrounded by her beloved children and family. Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. She was affectionately known as, "Mama", "Squeaky", "Aunt Squeaky", and "Grandma".
Nadine was born on August 22, 1956, to Nathaniel Anderson and Wilma Dean Allison in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the third sibling of seven...
Jarrell Mikel Hill, Sr
February 8, 2026
Mr. Jarrell Mikel Hill Sr. quietly slipped away in the early morning of February 8, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1986, to Alfred and Jamesetta Lacey in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the youngest of three children.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred James Lacey Jr.; grandfather, James C. Hill; a dear...
Grace Ambler - Lane
February 7, 2026
Grace B. Ambler, born March 3, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Verbelena A. and Burnett H. Ambler Sr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2026.
Grace spent her early childhood in Chanute, Kansas, where she attended public schools before the family returned to Kansas City. She later continued her education at Central High School.
Grace was...
A'DreVionne Eugene Boyd
February 7, 2026
A’DreVionne Eugene Boyd was the second of four children born to LaDonna Strozier and LeeAndre Boyd Sr on April 30, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri. At an early age, he mastered the art of persuasion to get his way, earning the nickname “SNOOK” because of his sneaky and playful manipulation—though it was mostly his mother who fell for his antics....
Melvin Joe Mitchell
February 7, 2026
Melvin Joe Mitchell was born in Kansas City, MO on July 29, 1953, to Dorsey Lee Mitchell, Sr. and Eunice L. Gates. Joe was the youngest of twelve children. He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971. He accepted Christ at an early age.
On May 28, 1975, Joe was united in marriage to Regina Gunnels and...
Bernice Jacobs
February 6, 2026
Bernice Jacobs, affectionately known as "Banny", was blessed by God, to transition on February 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, just eight days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on February 14, 1931, in Edwards, Mississippi, to Emmett Underwood and Rosie Lee (Johnson) Underwood.
Bernice grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Lincoln High School; Class of 1948....
Rosie Mae Hunter
February 6, 2026
Rosie Mae (Payne) Hunter, age 80, affectionately known as, "Big Rose", peacefully departed this life on February 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on March 16, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Queen (Payne) Union; nurtured, loved and raised by her mother and “father”, Howard Union.
Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Rosie Mae was grounded in faith, strong family values, and...
Aundre T. Harris-Wakefield
February 4, 2026
Aundre T. Harris-Wakefield, Jr., a cherished young man from Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on December 5, 2007, in Kansas City, Aundre was a senior at Northeast High School.
Aundre balanced his studies with a commitment to work, having been employed at Waffle House for approximately one year. His work ethic reflected his responsible spirit and...
Michelle Nicholle Clark
February 4, 2026
An uncommon heart. A fearless spirit. A devoted mother.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Michelle loved fiercely — her family, her community, and her Kansas City Chiefs. She led with love, laughed boldly, and gave selflessly. Her presence shifted rooms, and her joy filled them.
A proud graduate of the Kansas City School District and Penn Valley Community College, Michelle...
Franklin D. Jones Jr.
February 3, 2026
Franklin Delano Jones Jr., affectionately known as “Little Frank”, was born on March 20, 1989, to the union of Franklin Jones Sr. and Rita Jones. He transitioned peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Franklin received his education in the Grandview School District and was a proud graduate of Grandview Senior High School. He furthered his education by completing coursework at Vatterott College....
Christina Louise Hubbard
January 31, 2026
Christina Louise Hubbard, 35, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on January 31, 2026. Christina was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Lynn (Miller) Hubbard (2020), and her brother, Christopher Hubbard (2020).
Christina is survived by her father, Paul Hubbard (Jenny Hubbard) and her brother Jeremiah McKernan (Kelsey McKernan) and her beloved children: Damione (18), Serenity (14), Scout (13) and Atticus...
Gerogia Leigh Washington
January 30, 2026
Georgia (“George”, “Georgie”) Leigh Washington (nee Wright), 74, passed away January 30, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born June 23, 1951, in Helena Arkansas to the union of George Wright and Ruby Wright.
Georgia lived in both Helena and Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1969. Her outgoing, fashionable, and no-nonsense personality led her to a...
Charles Edward Cooper, Sr.
January 30, 2026
Charles Edward Cooper, Sr., a devoted servant of God, beloved educator, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew him, transitioned from this life to his eternal reward on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on October 25, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charles was the son of Emanuel Sr. and Katharine L. Cooper. A...
Geneva J. Scott
January 30, 2026
Life in the Key of G
Geneva J. Scott was born on November 10, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Henry and Irene Johnson. In 1982, she relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, with her beloved husband, Dwight Scott, and their children. There, they built a life rooted in love, ministry, faith, and education while raising their five sons and serving the...
Charles Edwin Dottrey, Jr.
January 29, 2026
Charles E. Dottrey, 75, passed away on January 29, 2026, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 3, 1950, in Kansas City, MO to Bernice Dottrey and Charles E. Dottrey Sr. in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. He began to work for General Motors as a...
Joy D. Gantt-Schaired
January 26, 2026
A Time to Be Born - Jeremiah 1:5 Joy Denice Gantt was born September 5, 1966, in Kansas City to Herbert Lee and Doris Jean Gantt. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Doris Gantt, maternal grandparents Robert and Bethel Williams, paternal grandparents Edward and Hattie Gantt, and her great nephew Ja-Kylen Brakebill.
A Time to Learn - Psalm...