Angela Seward-Hancock
November 5, 2025
Angela Seward-Hancock, 60, was born on May 19, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the union of Joe Calvin and Lillie Virginia (Rucker) Seward, both of whom preceded her in peace.
Angela received her education in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri, and was a proud member of the Hickman Mills High School Class of 1983.
On February 13, 1992, Angela united...
Dwight Bowman Sr.
November 3, 2025
Dwight Bowman was born on March 15, 1947, to Mildred Bowman.
As a young boy he worked various jobs. He would sweep the wooden floors at the neighborhood candy store in exchange for a few pieces of candy.
As an adult, he worked in various jobs; home insurance and policy sales and Avon. After 25 years with Hostess Bread/Manor Bakery, he decided...
Eurma Lee Kizine
November 1, 2025
Eurma Lee (Ashley) Kizine-Phoenix was born on September 17, 1936, in Tillar, Arkansas, to her beloved mother Lottie Mae Ashley. The only child, she later moved with her mother to Kansas City, Missouri, where she was lovingly guided by her mother and her grandmother, Georgie Ann “Mama Georgie” Ashley. Eurma accepted Christ at an early age.
Blessed with a God-given musical...
Clarence W. Cobbins
October 31, 2025
Clarence William Cobbins was born August 11, 1953, in Lexington, Mississippi to the late John Cobbins and Willie B. Sims-Cobbins. He was the youngest of 18 children.
He met Gwendolyn Dory-Cobbins in Youngstown, Ohio on November 17, 1992, and they later married on August 29, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was Baptized at Newport Baptist Church in Lexington, Mississippi at the...
April Elizabeth Gipson
October 31, 2025
April Elizabeth Gipson was born on February 5th, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Evelyn Chalmers. Both parents, one sister and one brother preceded her in death. April peacefully transitioned on October 31st, 2025 at the American House of Burlington Creek Assisted Living in Kansas City, Missouri.
April accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the...
Stephanie Rometa Hawkins Patterson
October 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie Rometa Hawkins Patterson, born February 2, 1965, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Clovis Darrell Clark Sr. and Betty Jane (Jackson) Clark.
Stephanie filled our lives with love and warmth as the cherished wife of Bobby Ray Patterson and loving mother of Breona Renay Hawkins. She also leaves behind a cherished stepdaughter,...
Bernice M. Jackson
October 30, 2025
Our beloved Bernice M. Jackson aka (Bunny Rabbit) was born August 2, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to Otis and Lorenzia Jackson. She was the 2nd of four children; Jeanette Holmes, Otis Lee Jackson, and Alice Marie Jackson.
Bernice grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School and received an AA in insurance sales.
Bernice began her career...
Bishop Frankie Jane Alexander
October 30, 2025
Bishop Frankie Jane Alexander, known affectionately as “Choicey” to most and “Big Momma” by her grandchildren, was born to Mr. Rayfield Prosper and Mrs. Avery Henrietta (Love) Brown on November 26, 1937, in Red Fork Township outside Watson, Arkansas. She was named Frankie Jane Prosper. She was the eldest of four children. She had three brothers: Roosevelt Carter, Willie Carter Sr., and...
Rosie Ellen Gardner
October 30, 2025
Rosie Ellen (Garrett) Gardner, 87, passed away on October 30, 2025, at her home in Raytown, Missouri. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jesse Garrett Sr. and Cotie Ardella (Payne) Garrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her three older brothers: Jesse Garrett Jr., David Garrett, and Russell Garrett.
Rosie grew up...
Terrell A. Bullock
October 29, 2025
Terrell Andre Bullock, the self-proclaimed "Legend of KC" was born to Gloria Bullock and Richard White in Kansas City Missouri. He attended KB Richardson, elementary school, Martin Luther King Jr. middle school, Van Horn and Southeast high school where he met the true love of his life Kenya Franklin. Terrell never gave up on his education and eagerly obtained his...
Virginia M. Wheeler
October 29, 2025
Virginia M (Gant) Wheeler was born on 09/24/1949. The first girl born to Dorothy Ann (Wilson) Gant and Aaron Lincoln Gant Sr. Growing up, she attended Manual High School. With mainly men in the home, she was cherished, yet raised to be strong, and so untouchable. Virginia (Gin) was beautiful! She had a smile that could light up a room...
Ronald Gene Weathers
October 29, 2025
On December 10, 1961 in Kansas City Missouri, Ronald and Donald Weathers (twins) was born. The proud parents were Ozie and Joe Weathers. Ronald attended Southeast High School and joined the Army April 10, 1980. He was stationed in Fort Lee VA and received an Honorable Discharge April 1, 1986. Ronald loved the Lord. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church and...
Vivian Ann Ray
October 27, 2025
Vivian Ann (Marshall) Ray, age 87, passed away on October 27, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on August 27, 1938, in Wagner County, Oklahoma to James Marshall and Burla Payne Marshall.
She grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Tullahassee High School, located in Oklahoma's oldest surviving all black town, established in...
Tiara Monique Parker
October 26, 2025
Tiara Monique Parker, age 36, was born on April 1, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri to Gregory James Hill and Terrie Lynn Parker. She was the first born of a precious set of twins.
Tiara grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from DeLaSalle Charter High School, with an academic scholarship. After high school she attended two years at Metropolitan Community...
Gerald Mason Taylor
October 25, 2025
Gerald Mason Taylor, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born on September 21, 1949, in California, Missouri to LaClede Taylor Sr. and Norma Taylor. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and received his education in the Kansas City Missouri School District. He worked for many years...
Ronald M. Fraction
October 24, 2025
Ronald Meredith Fraction was born on September 23, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to James and Opal Wade Fraction. He was the youngest of six siblings. When he was four years old, the family relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota. At an early age, Ron attended St. Peter’s AME Methodist Church in Minneapolis, where he served as one of the youngest altar...
ShaRone Marcell Hunter
October 24, 2025
ShaRone Marcell Hunter (Shawn) was born January 5, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas to William and Vanessa Hunter. He attended school in the Kansas City Missouri School District graduating from Paseo High School in 1990. ShaRone Hunter accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Bishop Prince King at the New Testament Pentecostal Church in Kansas...
C.Artris Ashley
October 23, 2025
C.Artris Ashley, affectionately known as, "Ashley", age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 23, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1943, to Jeff and Addie Ashley, who preceded him in death.
Ashley began his career as an apprentice electrician with Walker’s Electric Co., where he developed the skill and discipline that would define his life’s work. Through...