Julie Lynn Rhoades
Oct 13, 2024
Julie Lynn Rhodes came into the world on July 21, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, as the daughter of Thomas and Leona Rhodes. Her formative years were spent in the Grandview public school system, where she developed a passion for exploration and adventure, ultimately leading her to pursue a career as a travel agent.
She was widely...
John Edward Clark
Oct 9, 2024
John Edward Clark was born July 7, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Hattie Clark. John was the youngest of 6 children. John accepted Christ at an early age at New Testament Pentecostal Church of Kansas City, Kansas.
John attended Washington High in Kansas City, Kansas. Following high school, he received a trade
...
Marcia Lee Smith
Sep 30, 2024
Marcia Lee Smith, 68, of Independence, MO, passed away September 30, 2024, at Centerpoint
Medical Center, Independence, following a cardiac procedure. Marcia's life will be celebrated by
family and friends in Iowa on Saturday, December 7. Details pending.
Marcia was born November 29,1955, in Grinnell, IA, the third child of Harold Frank Mason...
Trent Michael Wesley
Sep 22, 2024
Trent Michael Wesley was born on February 2, 1950, to Bertha Wesley in Menifee, Arkansas. Bertha, affectionately known as "MeMe Levels," was his cherished mother and preceded him in death.
Educated within the Kansas City Public School District, Trent graduated from Paseo High School in 1968. As a Paseo Pirate, he earned a Varsity Letterman distinction in...
Rolland Edward Smith "Rollie"
Sep 17, 2024
Rolland Edward Smith "Rollie" passed away unexpectedly on September 17th, 2024, doing what he loved—riding his motorcycle.
He cherished his family deeply and his joy was evident whenever he saw his grandkids and his newest great-
grandchildren; his face lighting up with happiness in those moments.
He was retired and living in Hugo,...
Janice Lapsley
Sep 12, 2024
Ms. Janice Lapsley was born on January 14, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Katie
Lapsley. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Frank Lapsley, Ronnie
Lapsley), husband (Lewis E Brewster), favorite nephews (Shroy Lapsley, Joey Towns),
grandson (Christian D West "Boots"), and many other friends and close...
Margaret Marie Arnold
Sep 10, 2024
On September 10, 2024, Margaret Arnold peacefully departed this life at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Henry Rowe and Eldora L. Rowe, husband Joseph C Arnold Sr, daughter Deborah Rowe, sisters Annie Bush, Doris Rowe, and Thelma Hatcher, & brothers Truman Rowe, Willie Rowe, and John H. Rowe.
Margaret Marie Arnold...
Cheryl L. Taylor
Sep 6, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Taylor (Clark) was born on Feb. 4,1958 in Boston, Massachusetts to Reginald
Mindingall and Judith Lorraine Mindingall (Clark). She was the oldest child and only girl, having
two brothers Darrold Clark and Michael Mindingall. She was preceded in death by both of her
loving parents and her youngest daughter Knickkia D.Taylor....
Shroy Lapsley
Sep 4, 2024
Shroy "Roy Roy" Lapsley, passed away
unexpectedly in the early morning of
September 4, 2024. Roy Roy's journey
began at DA Holmes Elementary and
continued through Northeast High School.
Shroy was widely recognized as a highly
skilled handyman, known for his
willingness to help neighbors...
Dane Bruce Davis
Sep 4, 2024
Dane Bruce Davis was born on December 23, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Billie Ruth Brooks-Davis and George Riley Davis. He passed away from natural causes in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on September 4, 2024. Preceding him in death were his mother (1973), sister Shaun Lizette Davis (1982), half-brother Michael Mitchell (2002), and stepsister Denise Freeman (2008). As the...
James Stephens
Aug 29, 2024
James "Jim" Stephens, age 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday,
August 29, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas.
Jim was born May 9, 1938 in Lumberton, North Carolina to James and Almeanr (Powell)
Stephens and graduated from JH Hayward High School in Lumberton. After honorably
...
Fannie Thomas
Aug 19, 2024
The family would like to thank everyone for their well wishes, condolences and prayers during this difficult time. The obituary will be provided in person at the homegoing service per the family's request.
Ruth Venable
Aug 18, 2024
On Wednesday, July 16, 1930, Pink and Mable Fany welcomed their last child, a beautiful baby girl, into the family. Ruth joined her older sisters, Emma Jean and Yunnita, completing their St. Louis, Missouri home with peace, love, and joy. When Ruth answered the Lord's call on Sunday, August 18, 2024, she reunited their family unit once again.
...
Reginald Lenall Smith Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
Reginald Lenall Smith Jr, was born on January 15, 1987, in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Michelle
Merrick and Reginald Smith Sr. He was affectionately referred to as Little Reggie. His grew up in
central Kansas City, where he completed his education at Central High School. As a young child, he
was baptized...
Christine "Tina" Morton
Aug 10, 2024
Christine "Tina" Morton, aged 53, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on August 10, 2024.
Christine was born on June 23, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Jane and James Morton, Sr.
Christine lived her life the best she knew how and left this earth wishing nothing but peace, love and joy to all those she knew....
Dyamund E. Shields Jr. "Dj"
Aug 5, 2024
Dyamund "DJ" Shields, Jr. was born on January 10, 1993, to loving parents Dyamund Shields, Sr. and Nechelle Kidd. Preceding him in death, his father, Dyamund Shields, Sr., his maternal grandfather Lawson (L.D.) Gratts, and his paternal grandfather, James Shields, passed away. He graduated from Tolbert Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, Missouri.
DJ accepted Christ at a...
Damon Bruster
Aug 2, 2024
Damon Eugene Bruster Sr., a loving father, husband, son,
brother, uncle, grandfather, and cherished friend, was born on
January 30, 1966, in Kansas City, MO. He transitioned to
eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2024, in the same city.
Damon was the son of Arlvelt Eugene Bruster Sr. and Velma
...
Frankie Hickmon
Jul 29, 2024
Frankie Lee Hickmon, born on July 12, 1940, in the state of Arkansas to Willie Frank Hickmon and Ethal Lee Gaine, departed this life on July 29, 2024. His legacy of love and service leaves a profound impact on all who knew him.
Frankie was preceded in death by Jacqueline Mayes, and his brothers Joe Herman Hickmon,...
