March 21, 2025

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of His faithful servants… Psalms 116:15

Melvin Edward Williams, Jr., entered this world on July 29, 1997, to the delight of his parents, Annita D. Douglas and Melvin Edward Williams, Sr. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the place he affectionately called “Home”, and...

March 21, 2025

Earnest L. Johnson, 61 passed away March 21, 2025 at home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 24, 1964, in Coushatta, Louisiana to Willie James Johnson and Ella Mae Johnson. He grew up in Coushatta, Louisiana where he accepted Christ at an early age.

in 1977. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and later...

March 20, 2025

Hervia Lee Roberts, Sr, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 3, 1952, to Theodore and Emily (Kelly) Roberts. He would often tell the story of his early childhood near-death, out-of-body experience from an extreme case of lead poisoning, after eating...

March 19, 2025

Henry Edward “Bugg” Kershaw was born September 7, 1968, in Portageville, MO. He passed away on March 19, 2025, in Kansas City, KS. Bugg was the youngest of ten siblings.

"Bugg" attended Portageville Elementary School and graduated from Portageville High School.

He was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

March 17, 2025

Cleophas Jones was born May 9, 1952, to Johnnie and Vivian Moore Jones in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fifth child born to this union.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Marlon Jones, Sr.; his sisters, Jonether Walker, Beuilah Reid, Evon Jones; brother, Lemoyne Jones, Sr. and granddaughter, Ciara Jones.

Cleophas grew...

March 16, 2025

Louella (Reed) Tatum departed this life on Sunday March 16, 2025. She was born June 10, 1945, in Columbia, Louisiana to Henry Reed Sr and Margaret (Minor) Reed. She was preceded in death by both parents and three brothers Johnny Reed, Laundry Reed and Henry Reed Jr. Two sisters Betty (Reed) Yearby and Gloria (Reed) Blankenship. Louella graduated from...

March 16, 2025

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March 16, 2025

With love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Ruth Ann (Pierson) Block, affectionately known as “Helen” to her family and friends. She made her peaceful transition from this life on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on December 8, 1939, Ruth Ann was the twelfth and youngest child of Oscar and...

March 15, 2025

Edna Mae Johnson (Williams) was born on March 10, 1941, in Creston, Louisiana to Robert and Bethel Williams (Thomas). She was the fourth of nine children and was a student in the Louisiana School District.

Edna attended St. Peters Baptist Church in Campti, Louisiana where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age....

March 15, 2025

Mary A. Thompson was born on January 1, 1941, to the union of Amos and Luvina Thompson in Steele, Missouri. She attended high school in the Kansas City area. She was employed by the Kansas City Royals.

Mary loved to shop, play her video games, and spend time with her family and friends.

She is...

March 15, 2025

Charles Richard Douglass was born August 6, 1946, to Grover and Florabell Douglass in Kansas City, MO.

His mother passed away in November 1946, and a good friend of the family, Cora Holmes, took Charles in.

He was a proud member of the Kansas City, Missouri School District. He attended WW Yates Elementary School and...

March 13, 2025

Mitchell Lee Bryant, Sr. was born on August 2, 1941, to Elmer Bryant, Sr. and Velma Maxine Brooks in Kansas City, MO. He was the third oldest of six children.

Mitchell was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public School System where he attended Lincoln High School and Manuel High Vocational School. Mitchell was a star basketball...

March 13, 2025

Dorsey S. Williams Sr. passed away on March 13, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, MO.

He was born February 2, 1937 in Blackwell, Arkansas to Joshua Williams and Luvenia (Johnson) Williams.

He graduated from L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, Arkansas. After high school he worked as a produce manager at the...

March 12, 2025

Mr. Sir Juan Riccardo Ingram III, age 40, was born on April 18, 1984, in Kansas City, MO, to Mr. Juan R. Ingram and Ms. Suzanne Simpson.

Mr. Ingram departed this life and received his angel wings on March 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother Ms. Suzanne Simpson, great-grandmother Edmonia Lynn, grandmother Mrs....

March 12, 2025

Orpha Smith was born on July 20, 1930, to Ike and Lenora Rice. She was the third of seven children, born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and educated in the Kansas City school district. From a young age, her sweet and loving nature earned her a special place in the hearts of her family and friends. She was...

March 11, 2025

Mary Alyce Woodard was born on January 3rd, 1941, in Redbird, Oklahoma to Mervin and Maudie Freeman. Her family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1943. Mary was educated within the Kansas City, Missouri School District. She graduated from Lincoln High School, where she was honored as the R.O.T.C. Queen and Homecoming Queen. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Nursing...

March 11, 2025

Viola Collier (Bea), passed away on March 11, 2025, at Research Belton Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was one of eight children born to the union of Columbus and Maebel Osler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael C. Collier, sister Wilmae Busby, brother Larry Osler, set of triplets -brother Columbus D....

March 9, 2025

Carlton V. White was born to the late Albert White and Everlee Canady on May 8, 1950, in Cleveland, Arkansas along with his twin brother Carthen.

Carlton graduated from Wonderview High School in St. Vincent, Arkansas and attended Allen County Training School for 1 year in Menifee, Arkansas.

Carlton attended Moores Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church...

March 8, 2025

John Henry Blankenbaker III, known to those closest to him as “Butch,” passed away on March 8, 2025, in his hometown of Kansas City, MO. Born on September 11, 1972, John lived a life full of bold energy, sharp wit, and an undeniable presence that could shift the mood in any room.

A graduate of Paseo High...

March 4, 2025

Rosalyn Rochelle “Ros” Ward (née Robinson), 72, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025, in Edwardsville, Kansas.

Born on April 6, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Betty E Robinson and Scott M Robinson Sr. who both preceded her in death.

Rosalyn was educated in Kansas City, Kansas, attending Ward High...