January 22, 2025

A Time to Be Born

Odis Jones (lovingly referred to as June Bug), was born April 28, 1939, to Rev. Walter Jones Sr. and Lilie Mae (Bradford) Jones. Odis was the second child out of eight children.

He was preceded in death by both Paternal and Maternal grandparents, both parents, two brothers, Curtis Jones, and...

January 22, 2025

Life Reflections Currently Pending

January 21, 2025

Daija Ammons passed away on January 21, 2025, at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on May 5, 2002, in Kansas City, MO to Darryl Ammons Jr. and Keisha Ammons. She grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Allen Village High School. Daija attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO where she was studying...

January 19, 2025

Brenda Hogan was born in Rinson, Arkansas to Henry Poplar and Sarah Ann Marshall. Brenda at 10 years old moved to Star City, Arkansas after the death of her mother. Brenda went to Lincoln High School in Star City, Arkansas. In 1972 Brenda married Leo Hogan and to this union was one child, a son, Taiwan Demonte Hogan. Leo...

January 19, 2025

Ronald Brenard Andrews, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 67 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on November 2, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ervin and Ruby Dell Andrews.

Ronald gave his life to Christ at an early age and Faith Temple Church of God in...

January 18, 2025

Carlos Biggs, 74, was born November 1, 1950 in Texas to Aubyn LaJean Hunt. A devoted spouse of 28 years, Carlos spent his life contributing to his community, and building lasting friendships. Carlos was a graduate of Paseo High School Class of 1969,  He was a natural entrepreneur with a passion for creating and building businesses. Over the years,...

January 16, 2025

FAMILY REQUEST NO FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE IN HONOR OF ROBERT WILLIAMS.

Robert Williams was born to Robert Turner and Allene (Williams) Blair in Kansas City MO. Robert’s parents and sister Vickie Younes preceded him in death.

He lived in Kansas City MO, where he graduated from high school....

January 14, 2025

Jerry Battee, 64, was born in Tyler, TX. He was born to C.B. and Dorothy Battee on December 20, 1960.

They soon moved to Kansas City, MO, where they raised their children.

Jerry graduated from Paseo High School in 1979. While at Paseo he played football, his position was tightend.

Jerry joined the...

January 14, 2025

Cornelius McKinney-Bynum, 20, passed away on January 14, 2025, at home in Kansas City, MO. He was born on September 14, 2004, in Kansas City, MO, to Odell E. Bynum Sr. and Marshon Marie Bynum.

Cornelius grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Ruskin High School. He began working for Olin Corporation as a production packer,...

January 13, 2025

Life Reflections Pending.

January 11, 2025

Mr. Raymond Manning was born on December 5, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the second triplet brother born as the Manning Triplets. Mr. Ray Manning, Jr., the eldest triplet brother, and the late Mr. Rayford Manning, the third triplet brother. The triplets made history upon birth, being the first African American triplet boys born at Douglass Hospital...

January 10, 2025

Life Reflections Currently Pending

January 10, 2025

Clifford Henry Riley III, 64, departed his earthly life on January 10, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1960, to Clifford H. Riley Sr. and Barbara L. Riley, who both preceded him in death along with his brother Kerry G. Riley.

Clifford was a native and long-time resident of Kansas City, Missouri, and was productive and...

January 8, 2025

Carmen E. Johnson was a mother, sister, grandmother, friend or just a shoulder to cry on.

She was always there to help if anyone needed her. She never judged anyone. She loved you for who you were. Her heart was bigger than her existence. Her smile and dimples were what stood out about her the most. She...

January 8, 2025

Life Reflections Pending.

January 8, 2025

Adrienne Tequista Nicole Powell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Barbara Mayes (d. 2018) and Orson Powell (d. 1996), who preceded her in death, and the devoted older sister of Thandi Powell. A proud graduate of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in 1990, Adrienne pursued her passion for service...

January 7, 2025

Robyn Taylor, 38, passed away on January 7, 2025, at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. She was born on March 10, 1986, in Kansas City, MO to Robert Boone and Teresa Taylor.

She grew up in Kansas City, MO, where she graduated from Don Bosco High School. After high school she attended Concorde Career...

January 7, 2025

Rodney Eugene Alexander passed away on January 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 21, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Charles Khaliq and Margret Alexander. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where he attended East High school in the Kansas City, Missouri school district. Through his younger years he practiced...

January 6, 2025

Loria Annette Fells, 63, passed away on January 6, 2025, in North Kansas City, MO. She was born May 9, 1961, in Kansas City, MO to Alvester Fells Sr. and Claudia McCullom Fells. Loria grew up in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Central Senior High School, The Mighty Blue Eagles, Class of 1979.

After high school,...

January 5, 2025

Life Reflections Currently Pending