April 7, 2025

Mildred I. Murrell (Draper) was born on October 9, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, to the parents of Lenora Williams and David Draper. Mildred moved to Kansas City, MO, as a child in the early 1950s. She found her relationship with God at an early age and was an active member of Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church throughout...

April 6, 2025

The life reflections of Greta L. Christopher-White are currently pending.

April 6, 2025

Tiffany Tasha Jones, born July 7, 1982, passed away on April 6, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories and an enduring legacy.

Tiffany recently spent her professional life at Progressive, where her work ethic, commitment, and kindness touched the lives of countless colleagues and clients. She was deeply valued by those she worked with and was still a...

April 6, 2025

Thomas Eric Byrd Sr. passed away on April 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 7, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles William Byrd Sr. and Mason Doris Byrd.

Thomas was baptized in St. John A.M.E. Church at an early age. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and...

April 4, 2025

Monique, 54, passed away on April 4, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

She was born on July 4, 1970, in Kansas City, MO, to Lawrence and Rosetta Harlin. She was the baby of ten. She lived in Kansas City for 50 years and then moved to Houston, TX.

She attended...

April 3, 2025

Gail Ann Griffin, 71, departed this life on April 3, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was born on December 15, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany to Charles Foster and Ivo Foster.

She grew up in Karlsruhe, Germany, and Tacoma, Washington, graduating from Clover Park High School, in Tacoma, Washington.  After high School,...

April 2, 2025

Ms. LaShonda Catrice Collins, 51, was born on November 13, 1973, in Kansas City, Missouri, through the union of Ella Louise Collins and Harold Eugene Ellison.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ella Louise Collins and Harold Eugene Ellison, and grandparents Charlesetta and Walter Collins, Sr., and Albert and Mildred Washington, all of Kansas City,...

March 29, 2025

Virginia's journey began on December 25, 1944, in the “Round Top” area of Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by family and mid-wifery at home. She was the second child of Daniel Howard Henry, Sr., and Dorothy Mae Johnson Henry. She was affectionately known as “Gin”. Her early years were filled with the warmth of family and faith, nurtured at St....

March 29, 2025

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8

It is with tremendous sorrow and tenderness of heart that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved Daniel Maurice Moon. We know that the earthly loss is Heaven’s gain, for we know that to be absent from...

March 28, 2025

Daniel Paul Williams, 65, passed away on March 28, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born on December 15, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Daniel Randolph and Dorothy Williams. His mother remarried Deacon Johnny Jones, and together they raised Daniel.

Daniel confessed his love for Christ at an early age....

March 27, 2025

Mr. Luther Davis, affectionately known as, "Pops", age 67, passed away on March 27, 2025 at University Health in Kansas City, MO. "Pops" was born on July 23, 1957 in Catron, MO to Flyzell Davis and Mary Ann Brown. He grew up in Cape Girardeau, MO. Early in life, "Pops" and family moved to Kansas City, MO where he...

March 26, 2025

Our beloved hero, Mother Darline L. Wayne, departed this earthly life only to enter eternal rest on March 26, 2025. This precious soul entered this life on September 30, 1935, born to DeWitt Lee Sr. and Bertha Carroll Lee, in Woodruff County, Arkansas.

She was the youngest girl of the twelve children born to this union. Darline...

March 26, 2025

Tracy Montez “NuNu” Williams was born October 28, 2003, to the late Tracy Williams and Gina Thorton. After the passing of his father, his aunt, Dama Jackson, became his surrogate mother and raised him and his brother in a loving and caring home.

Tracy graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas.

Tracy gave...

March 24, 2025

Richard "Wes" R. Blackman was born to Ernest and Paula Blackman on February 12, 1951. Wes departed this earthly life on March 24, 2025. Both of Wes' parents preceded him in death as well as his grandparents Sylvester and Willa Mae Smith.

Wes was raised in Kansas City, MO and was a graduate of Central High School....

March 24, 2025

On January 1st, 1985, Johnnie was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he overcame obstacles from an early age and spent most of his short life. Johnnie survived by his father, Johnnie R. Hewitt Sr. and preceded in passing by his beloved mother, Janell M. Hewitt. Also preceded in passing is his sister, Angela N. Hewitt, maternal...

March 23, 2025

Sis. Lee Anna Jones, 95, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Her spirit will always live on in our hearts.

Lee Anna was born February 28, 1930, to Ernest Baskins and Evelyn Christian Baskins in Pittsburgh, PA.  She graduated from Allegheny High School, Pittsburgh, PA in 1946.  Lee Anna married our...

March 23, 2025

Isabelle Turner, affectionately known as Marguerite, was born in Kansas City, MO to Hurley Merical and Clarissa E. Johnson on November 2, 1938. She was preceded in death by both parents, six brothers, two sisters, a son DeWayne A. Johnson, and a daughter Linda K. Johnson. Marguerite worked in the nursing field as a CNA and began working at...

March 22, 2025

Jerome L. Lee, affectionately known as “Big Tone” or “Tony,” of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born on July 9, 1972, to Jean E. Lee and Daniel Williams. His parents preceded him in death, After a courageous

battle with health issues, Jerome gained his heavenly reward and now rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord.

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March 22, 2025

The Life Reflections of Jewell Welch are currently pending.

March 22, 2025

William "Stretch" Martin (better known as Billy) passed away on March 22, 2025, in Kansas City, MO.

Billy was born the youngest of nine children in Jersey City, NJ to John and Emma Martin. Billy gave his life to Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Grace Van Vorst Epistolian Church in Jersey City, NJ...