January 12, 2026

Mica DeAnn Yates, age 32, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on January 12, 2026. Mica was born September 19, 1993 to Sandra Yates and Isaiah Yates Jr. Mica is the granddaughter of Thomas Green and Carolyn Ross-King (Larry King Sr.), Sarah and Isaiah Yates Sr. The great granddaughter of Horace G. Yates Sr. & Annie Barlow, Maude Lee Palmer...

January 11, 2026

Linda Carol Bell was born on December 17, 1951, to the union of John "Bill" Harvey and Lacy Bell (Canady) Mitchem in Hattieville, Arkansas. She transitioned to her heavenly home and gained her wings on January 11, 2026. Linda was preceded in death by both parents, her maternal and paternal grandparents, one sister, Corena Wash; three brothers: Lathern, Cecil and Glen...

January 10, 2026

January 10, 2026

Rowena “Rose” Greer was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Andrew and Birdie Styles. She passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026.

Rose was educated in the Kansas City School District and graduated from Paseo High School in 1972. In 1981, she married Ernest Greer, and from this union was born her...

January 10, 2026

Louis L. Hicks, affectionately known as "DoHicky," passed away at the age of 81 on January 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

Born in Kansas City on January 18, 1944, he was raised by his Aunt Naomi (Hicks) Mulkey following the early passing of his mother. He eventually reunited with his father, Sylvester Owens, in 1989.

Louis attended Lincoln...

January 8, 2026

Lucas Long, age 15, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born on May 14, 2010, and tragically passed away on January 8, 2026. Lucas dedicated his life to Christ at a young age and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God.

Lucas was preceded in death by his father, Lucas Long Sr., his great-grandmothers, Gloria Thomas and Delores Hunter and...

January 6, 2026

Andre Dion Jordan was born April 23,1993 to Rocshelle L. Williams and Alfred B. Jordan. He accepted Christ at a very young age. He lived a life filled with purpose, passion and service. He was a gifted musician, singer, and writer whose creativity flowed effortlessly through everything he did. 

Andre mastered several instruments including the bass guitar, drums, and piano using...

January 6, 2026

Mr. Ray Sutton was born on February 26, 1961, to R.C. and Cleother Sutton in Chicago, Illinois. He peacefully departed this life on January 6, 2026, at home.

Ray attended Finney High School in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Job Corps in Springfield, Missouri. He was employed at Truman Medical Center as well as Glennon Place from where he retired.

Ray was...

January 5, 2026

Patricia Ann Glenn, affectionately known as, "Pat", was born on May 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO to LeRoy Brown and Fannie Stricklin. She was also raised by a loving stepfather, Olis "Jake" Nelson. Pat was called to her heavenly home on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Pat grew up in the Kansas City area....

January 4, 2026

In Loving Memory OfRoyalyn Hellaine Hardy07/18/1964  -  01/04/2026

My heart has been left broken since the day you had to go, and the memories I treasure dearly, are in the years that still flow. You’re in my thoughts every day, and that’s how it will always be, for you may be up in heaven now, but you’ll always be with me. If...

January 4, 2026

Ernestine Bennett was born to Willard and Titus Holloway on July 6, 1936 in Meridian, Oklahoma. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Ellsworth Bennett; two sisters: Savanah Holloway, and Modean Wilson; five brothers: Melvin Holloway, twin brother Ernest Holloway, Thomas Holloway, Nathaniel Holloway, Hermon Holloway; and bonus son, Stephen Ginn.

Ernestine received her formal education in Oklahoma. Ernestine obtained...

January 4, 2026

Morssie Lee Edgerson, 78, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love, prayers, and comfort of family, at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Swan Lake, Arkansas, to the late Ruben and Dorothy Guein. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from Central High School in 1965. After high...

January 4, 2026

Felix Tarsus George passed away on January 4, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Center Ridge, Arkansas to the late Minor and Chaney George. He was the eighth born of ten children.

Felix grew up in Center Ridge, Arkansas. He graduated from Menifee CCTS High School (Good Ole Class of 65,...

January 1, 2026

As He Was...

By: Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

“He was burned beyond recognition. You are to remember him as he was.”

I’ve wrestled with the reality of those two sentences. I don’t know if I will ever really be able to fully come to terms with the grim truth that my paw paw, Jesse Lee Lewis Jr. died on New Year’s Day in a house...

January 1, 2026

Juanita Holton Johnson was born October 4, 1929 in Steele, MO; the youngest of two children reared by Deacon John L.Holton and Ms. Willie Lou (Jones) Holton.

Juanita was initially raised in Pascola, MO, later moving to the countryside of Neelyville, MO at age of 13. She attended Phyllis Wheatley High School in Poplar Bluff, MO (about thirty miles from Neelyville)...

December 28, 2025

An athlete, a leader, humble, loving, passionate; these words describe none other than, Sarai Rhianna Clark. Born on July 27, 2007 to Dale Clark Jr. and Kayla (Hill) Clark, she is the oldest of four children and she made a major impact on her family, her school and her community. Although she left this world too soon, she will be...

December 27, 2025

December 27, 2025

"Walk prayer, walk hope, walk faith, walk light, and may peace always guide you right".

December 27, 2025

William Eugene Davis, 81, passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

William was born on July 11, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William Davis and Allie Mae (Dorch) Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Leo Andre Dorch and Walter L. Davis; and his sisters,...

December 26, 2025

"When you stand with the blessing of mother and God, it doesn't matter who stands against you".