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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...

Pearline Edwards

Pearline Edwards

Oct 20, 2023

Pearline Edwards was born on May 3,, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were A.D. Edwards and Edith Mallory. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Carolyn Estell, grandson, Damon Estell, brother, Jesse Barnes, and sister Margaret Williams.

Pearline and John Duncan had a daughter, Carolyn, on April 1, 1946.

Pearline and...

Gregory Michael Minor

Gregory Michael Minor

Oct 14, 2023

Gregory Michael Minor was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Seawall Lamont Minor Sr., and Gladys Patterson Minor on November 11, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, wife Janie Hester Robinson Minor, son Sylvester D. Robinson, brother Earl Clarence Minor, sisters Annette Minor and Bertha Austin.

Gregory was educated in the...

Theron W.  English

Theron W. English

Oct 6, 2023

Theron "Wade" English was born March 12, 1948 to Berniece Luton and Robert English in Parsons, Kansas. Wade was adopted and reared by his grandmother and grandfather, Vera Mae English and Virgil English, who introduced him to and taught him about Jesus Christ at an early age. Wade had three brothers: Daniel Luton, Leon Luton, William Lee Luton and...

Edward Corlew

Edward Corlew

Oct 2, 2023

Edward H. Corlew, 49 of Independence, Missouri passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

Jaden Thomas

Jaden Thomas

Oct 1, 2023

Jaden Thomas Brown, son of Melaine Brown and Thomas Brown was born on August 5th, 2003, in Independence, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his Nana and Papa. The life he lived was short, but he touched and was loved by many.

Jaden Thomas Brown was educated in the public schools of Kansas City,...

Kimberly A.  Stafford

Kimberly A. Stafford

Sep 29, 2023

Kimberly A. Stafford, 56 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, September 29, 2023.

Noble J.  Atkinson Jr.

Noble J. Atkinson Jr.

Sep 25, 2023

Noble Atkinson, 85 of Independence, Missouri passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.

Tracie L.  Paris

Tracie L. Paris

Sep 22, 2023

Tracie L. Paris, 56, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, September 22, 2023

Duddy

Duddy

Sep 21, 2023

Duddy was the second son of Alexander Harrison McCallop Sr. and Cleo (Blackburn) McCallop born on November 26, 1943. He departed this life and moved to his new home on September 21, 2023. His parents, two grandchildren, Tieara R. McCallop, great-grandson, Adom Randal and oldest brother Alexander Harrison McCallop Jr. preceded him in transitioning to heaven.

"A...

Henry D. Evans

Henry D. Evans

Sep 21, 2023

Henry Deon "Binky" Evans, 52 was born to the union of Henry Chandler Sr. and Michelle Jean Evans on June 23, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his paternal and maternal grandparents, great grandparents, son Deondre Evans, and brothers Derek Guest and Henry Chandler Jr.

Henry or "Big...

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