August 21, 2025

Janet Marie Phillips-Anderson was born to the union of James and Maxine Phillips on October 28, 1973. Janet went into the light, joined side-by-side and hand-in-hand with her baby boy, Lawrence, on August 21, 2025. Awaiting their arrival into the ancestral plane were her parents: James and Maxine Phillips; bonus mother, Nola Phillips; brothers: James Kelton and Kevin Phillips; and...

August 20, 2025

Mr. Ernest Lee Brooks, age 69, was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 7, 1956, to his parents, Eddie Ward and L. E. (Dixon) Wright-Brooks. He passed away at University Health, formerly Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill, in Kansas City, Missouri on August 20, 2025, at 1:20 P.M.

Ernest was educated in the Kansas City Public School District, graduating from Lincoln High School....

August 20, 2025

August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025

John B. Black, 53, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born on July 1, 1972, in Kansas City, MO, to Jean M. Hack and John B. Cox.

He grew up in Kansas City, MO, where he graduated from Southwest High School. During high school he played football and was in ROTC....

August 18, 2025

A Glimpse Into Albert’s Life

Albert Lee Cutts, 70, passed away on August 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by his loved ones. He was the eldest of 6 children, born January 9, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clyde Cutts Jr. and Rose Marie Mack-Cutts.

Albert grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Hall...

August 16, 2025

Sheron L Blaylock, 74, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Truman Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on March 2, 1951, to Delbert Stovall and Blanche Long, who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Lincoln High School and received a cosmetology license afterward. Sheron devoted her life to helping those in need by volunteering and taking care...

August 15, 2025

Samuel Lee Hooker, 91, passed peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Kansas City VA Hospital Center. He was born October 21, 1933, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the union of Reverend Isaac and Gladys (Berryhill) Hooker.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Isaac Hooker Jr. and Charley Lee; and six sisters: Temphy...

August 13, 2025

Pamela (Pam) Ross-Holloway was born on November 21, 1962, at Queen of the World Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ruby M. Arnold. She was the youngest daughter of seven siblings.

Pam was preceded in death by her mother, brothers: Anthony Arnold and Kenneth King, and sister, Theresa Arnold.

She graduated from Southeast High School in 1980, and later pursued higher education...

August 12, 2025

Ms. Rosa Marie Reid, daughter, sister, mother, and friend, was born July 28,1963. She was a kind and strong woman. Rosa, "Rosie" as we called her, started her Journey to salvation on August 12, 2025.

She was born a special child with special needs, but with a lot of love and determination, she overcame. Rosie graduated from Bishop Hogan High School...

August 12, 2025

Mr. Ellis Ray Walls was born to Steven and JoAnna Walls, who welcomed him into this world on January 13, 1958.

He soon was introduced to his very best friends: Henry, Isaac, Donald, Sarah, Roland, Juanita, Larry, and Linda. He increased his loving friendships with his brothers, Alvin and Andrew. Together they became a close-knit family.

At an early age, Mr. Ellis...

August 11, 2025

-In Loving Memory-

Linda Gail (Bristol) Shaver, age 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Jasper, Florida, Linda made Kansas City her home in 1975, where she would go on to touch countless lives with her heart, her hands, and her unwavering spirit.



In April 1990, Linda met Claude Shaver,...

August 9, 2025

James Edward Winfield transitioned from his earthly life into heavenly eternal life on August 9, 2025, at home.

James (Jim) was born on October 26, 1943, to John (Bo) Winfield Sr. and Katie Mae Winfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janika Winfield; and sisters: Katye Nelson and Girther Winfield.

Jim joined Second Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr....

August 5, 2025

Frances E. Edwards, 63, departed this life on August 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri to Earl R. Edwards, Sr. and Willa Mae Edwards.

She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Southwest High School. She began her career as the owner of Fun in The Sun Daycare, where...

August 4, 2025

Jeri Lynn Tipton was born March 5, 1943, in Newton, Kansas and entered God’s Kingdom on August 4, 2025. She was the baby girl of 11 children born to Harry and Edna Rose (Dickinson) Garnett. Both parents and all her siblings proceeded her in death.

Jeri Lynn attended Newton High School and was a very popular girl throughout school with many...

August 3, 2025

Vanessa Thomas was born on April 3, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lorene Williams and Marvin Thomas. As a child, Vanessa cherished spending time in Brinkley, Arkansas, with her grandmother, aunties, uncles, and many cousins. She loved music, which led her to join the church choir. Vanessa attended Cathedral of Faith Church, where she accepted Christ at a young age...

August 2, 2025

Mrs. Stacy Renee Mitchell-Henderson entered this life on December 4, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Jean Gilbert and Leroy Henderson Sr.

Stacy received her education in the Kansas City, Kansas School district, attending Grant Elementary School, Rosedale Middle School, and graduated from Schlagle High School in 1988. She then went to AVTS (Area Vocational Technical School) right after high school...

July 31, 2025

July 30, 2025

Delphine Williams, 68, entered into God’s presence on July 30, 2025 at home in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on July 23, 1957, in Jonestown, Mississippi to Napoleon Gates Sr. and Classie (Williams) Davis. She attended Paseo High School. After high school she later received her GED from Women’s Employment Network. She worked in the Kansas City, Missouri School...

July 30, 2025

Alexis Kez Brown-Wingate, affectionately known as “Trish”, passed away the morning of July 30th. She was an incredible woman--highly intelligent, effervescent, and sociable-who shared her love of the Lord with others and desired to give back to others the best she knew how.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, she attended San Diego High School, the “Grey Castle”, and left...