Richard Higgs
July 16, 2021
Richard Lawrence Higgs, 73, passed away quietly after lingering on life support for a little over two weeks, surrounded by family, on July 16, 2021 at Truman Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born on September 21, 1947; in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the third son of James Monroe Higgs and Velma Ree (Vaughn) Higgs. Not long...
Carletta Mcbrayer
July 14, 2021
Carletta M. “Watts” McBrayer, passed away on July 14, 2021, at home in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri to Claimon R. Watts Sr. and Dorothy M. Watts. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
She began work for Ford Motor...
Joshawn Ricketts
July 14, 2021
JoShawn Alexander Ricketts was born December 11, 1987, to Mary Morris and George Ricketts. JoShawn, a twin, entered the world almost thirty minutes after his brother. Even at birth he was determined to do things his way. JoShawn attended school in the Center and Olathe School Districts. JoShawn’s last place of employment was with Lyft. JoShawn loved electronic gadgets...
William Hanks, Sr.
July 14, 2021
William Edward Hanks Sr. was born on September 6, 1927, to Judy Mae Jackson and Eddie Hanks in Indian Bay, Arkansas. William was educated in the school system of Marvell, Arkansas, where he earned his high school diploma. After graduating he was drafted into the Korean War. While serving in the army he earned his certificate in mechanics. After...
Walter Tinner, Jr.
July 14, 2021
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Keana Bradley
July 13, 2021
On October 1, 1977, at 11:05 PM Keana Shontee’ Bradley entered her earthly journey at The University of Kansas hospital. Her parents, Carolyn Luster and Lindburgh Bradley welcomed her with open arms. “Muffy” as she was affectionately known to everyone, received her formal education in the Hickman Mills school district and graduated from Hickman Mills high school in 1995....
Janice Grigsby
July 13, 2021
Janice Marie Grigsby (Cole), 61, entered eternal life on July 13, 2021, at home in Kansas City, MO. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sisters; Bernita, Jefi, Addie and Vickie, brothers; Artis, Kenny, Charles, Jimmy, and Leondre, cousin, Lanita, great nephews Little Ronnie and Dominic, and great-great nephew Ramell.
Janice was born December 30, 1959,...
Anthony Guthrie
July 13, 2021
In 1959, Anthony Dwayne Guthrie was born to Eare Jean Williams and James Thomas Guthrie in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Centerville, Illinois. In his early years, he attended school in Cahokia Senior High School and went on to attend Western Illinois University. He then joined the United States Armed Force December 1978 and served as an...
Timothy Venard Shockley
July 11, 2021
Timothy V. Shockley, Sr. was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 9, 1964, to Dorothy (Marshall) Shockley-Adams and Elmer Lee Shockley.
At a young age, Timothy moved to Kansas City, Missouri with his family and from there, built his life and established his ministry across the city. Timothy graduated from Paseo High School in 1982 and attended...
Mary Greene
July 10, 2021
Mary Ann (Collins) Greene died on Saturday, July 10th, 2021.
She was born on November 20th, 1948, to Perry E. Collins Sr. and Ruby D. Collins in Hughes, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her late husband Melvin E. Greene, both parents Perry and Ruby Collins, sister Ethel Collins and brother Perry Collins Jr....
Toi Renee Frencher
July 9, 2021
Toi Renee Frencher was born to the union of Scott Davis, and JoAnne Everett Hardiman on September 19th, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away on July 9th, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospice House, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Toi grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from...
Sammie Davis Johnson
July 8, 2021
Sammie Johnson passed away on July 8, 2021 at Opportunity Pavilion in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 2, 1947 in Coreenwoods, MS to Sammie Davis Johnson and Magnolia Morehead. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Lincoln Academy High School in Kansas City.
After high school he joined the Army.
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Wanda Randolph
July 8, 2021
Wanda Randolph, 73, passed away on July 8, 2021, at St. Lukes East Hospital, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri . She was born on December 14th , in Kansas City, Missouri to Clarance Reed and BettyJean Randolph Woodard, who both proceeded her in death. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Wanda worked for the federal government...
Charlene Dilwood
July 8, 2021
Charlene Dilwood, 90, of Kansas City, Mo., gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1930, to Cora and Tony Lawson II, in Snyder, Oklahoma. She and her 8 siblings lost their parents at a very young age. She grew up at the Deaf Blind Orphanage (DB&O) in Taft, Oklahoma.
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Amos Thompson Jr.
July 8, 2021
Amos Thompson Jr. was born on August 7, 1964, to the union of Amos and Luvina Thompson in Steele, Missouri. Known to all that loved him as “Jr.”. He attended high school and college in the Kansas City area. He was employed by the Kansas City Star as well as KC Masterpiece.
Jr. loved singing, joking, and...
Jacqueline Cunningham
July 8, 2021
Jacqueline E. Cunningham, age 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away July 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Jackie was born May 13, 1951 to Norman and Margaret Dudley. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joe Nathan Dudley, and three sisters, Lee Rose Bowman, Dorothy Walker and Marcell Morris.
Jackie accepted Christ...
Sherry West
July 7, 2021
Sherry Anice West was born on May 29, 1947, to William Alfred Lane, and Lula Valre Harris Lane. She graduated from Central High School, and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University.
She loved to work and did so all of her life with 38 years of government service, as well as, heading...
Bronzelle Gentry
July 7, 2021
Ms. Bronzelle Gentry was born to the union of Oscar and Beauna Gentry on October 22, 1945 in Birmingham, AL. She departed this life on July 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by both parents, her brothers Clyde L. and Oscar Gentry and her daughter, Wendy Carlisle.
Bronzelle graduated from Western-Olin High School. After high school...
Gloria Watkins
July 4, 2021
Gloria Ann Kitty Watkins (Johnson) was born to Olden Abraham Johnson & Nina Bell Johnson on Monday August 28, 1944. She departed from this life on Sunday July 4, 2021. She was the youngest of 12 children.
She attended the Kansas City public school district where she graduated Paseo High School. After graduating High School she married...
Tracy King
July 4, 2021
Tracy King was born on August 27,1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ms. Fredia King.
He was unity in holy matrimony to Helen King, which preceded him in death.
He went to Central and Lincoln High School, he graduated from Utah Job Corp. He served in the United States Army.
He leaves to...