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Abayomi Olatunde

Abayomi Olatunde

Dec 20, 2023

Prince Abayomi Olatunji Olatunde Obadofin was born in Kwara State on 1st March 1960 to the family of Late Pa Franklin Olatunde Obadofin and Late Madam Adepeju Adejumo both natives of Akunnu Akoko in Ondo State.

He attended All Saints' Anglican Primary School, Erinle, Kwara State from 1968 – 1977 and Offa Grammar School, Offa in Kwara...

David Cheatem

David Cheatem

Dec 19, 2023

David Cheatem was born Thursday, December 23, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois several months after the initial Arab-Israeli war under President Harry S. Truman.

David was born to Orange and Martha Cheatem, being the third child of his father's 15 children.  He received the majority of his education in Chicago, Illinois until his family moved to Kansas City,...

Derrick E.  Millon

Derrick E. Millon

Dec 19, 2023

Derrick E. Millon 59, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Celestine Thomas

Celestine Thomas

Dec 18, 2023

Celestine Thomas 76, of Leawood, Ks passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.

Pamela J. Mitchem

Pamela J. Mitchem

Dec 15, 2023

Pamela (Pam) Jean Mitchem was born on December 10, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas. She was the second oldest of 10 children.

Pam received her education in the Kansas City, Missouri School District, graduating from Paseo High School. After graduation, Pam worked for the Social Security Administration until her retirement.

Pam was active in the Friendship...

Gloria Diane Westbrook

Gloria Diane Westbrook

Dec 13, 2023

Gloria Westbrook was born on January 29, 1960, in Kansas City, MO.

Both parents Christine Westbrook and Leroy Green preceded her in death.

Gloria attended R.J. Delano Alternative School. Even though she didn't complete her high school education due to her developmental disabilities that did not limit her from living an independent and fulfilling life....

James E. Eatman Jr.

James E. Eatman Jr.

Dec 11, 2023

James E. Eatman, Jr., 51 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.

Wynona Black

Wynona Black

Dec 11, 2023

Wynona was born on Feb 29th, 1944, in Wichita KS to Walton Morgan and Maurice Johnson.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald Black and both parents. Wynona was educated at Wichita State University and Texas Southern University. She received her master's degree from Webster University.

She worked for equal rights and...

Jerry Lee  Dunn

Jerry Lee Dunn

Dec 2, 2023

Jerry Lee Dunn 90, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023

Carol Long

Carol Long

Dec 1, 2023

Carol Renee Carter Long was born on August 28, 1947 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to the late Isaiah and Amy Lavada Carter. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Charlie Carter, Rudolph Carter, Billie Jean Looney, Evelyn Pierce and John Carter. Carol attended public school in Attala county in Mississippi. After graduating from high school, Carol relocated...

John Henry Parison Iii

John Henry Parison Iii

Nov 17, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and fellow firefighter, Captain John Henry Parison, passed away on November 17, 2023, at 1:15 a.m. John was born February 23, 1975, to the late Josephine and John Parison Jr. in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was the second of five children.

John loved his family, and his community so...

Roosevelt Hicks Sr.

Roosevelt Hicks Sr.

Nov 15, 2023

Roosevelt Zachery Hicks was born July 27, 1951 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the parents of Cleo Adell Hicks, and Choicie B Ervin (Holly Grove, Ark). He was also raised by his stepmother Joyce Hicks in Kansas City, MO. He proudly joined the United States army as a young man and served in the Vietnam War. He is preceded...

Hattie M.  Green

Hattie M. Green

Nov 14, 2023

Hattie Green was born March 10, 1950, in Shreveport LA to Willie Green Ollie P. Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Roy Wilson. And also preceding her in death are Ernest Hardaway and James P. Green.

Hattie was educated in the public school system in Shreveport LA, attending Booker T. Washington High...

Katheryn Thomas

Katheryn Thomas

Nov 8, 2023

Katheryn Thomas was born March 18, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Charlie and Estella Thomas. She departed this life November 8, 2023.

She was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers: Bernard Thomas, Ronald and Rodney Thomas, three sisters: Hazel Soil, Sandra Thomas, and Debra Stovall.

Katheryn attended school in...

Paul Burks

Paul Burks

Nov 5, 2023

Paul Burks was born on February 23, 1942, to Turner Burks and Corentha Lambert. He was the 2nd of 9 children. He was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers (Vernell & Charlie Burks) and one sister (Cobea Burks). He attended Muskegon Heights High School.

In 1969 Paul wed his beloved wife, Bobbie Burks. Paul was...

Gregory Tyrone Colbert

Gregory Tyrone Colbert

Nov 3, 2023

Gregory Tyrone Colbert was called home, on the same day as his late son Terrell's birthday, November 3, 2023, at Saint Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Gregory was born in Kansas City, Missouri June 25th, 1953, to Richard and Thelma Colbert. Early on in life he acquired an endearing nickname "Gaggy".

Gregory attended Grammar...

Kenny R. Borders

Kenny R. Borders

Nov 3, 2023

Kenny Ray Borders Sr., 52 of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.

William Blaylock

William Blaylock

Oct 23, 2023

William (Billy) M. Blaylock was born June 13, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Leroy Blaylock Sr. and Helen O. Blaylock. Billy was sixth of eight children.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Leroy Blaylock Sr. and Helen O. Blaylock; grandparents Virgil and Estelle Gunn; great-grandparents Allen and Helen Momon; aunts Edna...

Gail A. Lockwood

Gail A. Lockwood

Oct 23, 2023

Gail A. Lockwood, 72 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.

Gabriella A.  Gullick

Gabriella A. Gullick

Oct 21, 2023

Gabriella Allene Gullick, born in Independence, Kansas, beloved daughter of Leo and Janice Gullick, and cherished sister of Gerry, Gayle, Leo Jr., and Greg, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2023.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Gabriella was a proud and loving mother to her children, Frances, Joseph, and Jeremy. She...

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