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Almettia L. Goulden

Almettia L. Goulden

Apr 9, 2022

Almettia Louise Goulden, daughter of Bernell and Rosa Lea Goulden, was born on April 20, 1960, in Centreville, Mississippi. She was the eldest daughter and the third child born to this union, and one half-brother. Her father, Bernell Goulden, Sr; mother, Rosa Lea Goulden; grandfathers, Willie Goulden and Scott Williams; grandmothers, Rosie Mae Daniels and Almettia Goulden; three brothers, Johnnie...

Waymon Keith Hendrix

Waymon Keith Hendrix

Mar 31, 2022

Waymon Keith Hendrix, 58 of Independence, MO passed away 03/31/2022. Private Disposition.

Reginald Allen Yates

Reginald Allen Yates

Mar 30, 2022

Reginald Allen Yates, affectionately known as Reggie, was born in Europa, Mississippi, to Russell Allen Yates and Dorothy Thomas Yates on January 15, 1954. As a toddler, Reginald and his family relocated to Kansas City, MO, where he was educated in the Kansas City, MO school district—graduating from Central Senior High School in 1973. Upon graduating High School, Reginald joined...

Debra Marie Dancer

Debra Marie Dancer

Mar 25, 2022

Debra Marie Dancer entered into the sweet hereafter with Christ on March 25, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1956, to the late Velma (Porter) Cheatom and the late Robert Hannahs in Kansas City, Kansas. She gave her life to Christ on June 14, 1979, at Grace Assembly Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Later in life she was a...

Barbara E. Smith

Barbara E. Smith

Mar 24, 2022

Barbara Smith passed away on March 24, 2022 at the age of 76, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her battle with serious medical issues, in recent years, was a testament to her courage in facing life's challenges. Despite the pain, Barbara remained strong until the very end. Her last weeks were spent surrounded by loved ones, reminiscing about good times, and...

Theresa Ann Stevens

Theresa Ann Stevens

Mar 24, 2022

Theresa Ann Stevens was born February 24, 1965, in Milwaukee, WI to Jimmie Stevens Sr. and Delorse Bass Stevens. Theresa was raised on her grandparents' farm in Georgetown, MO, where her grandparents played a pivotal role in her life, a place where she had lots of cherished memories. She attended Taylor Chapel UMC and was a 1983 graduate of Smith...

Gus "Buster" Henry Watt

Gus "Buster" Henry Watt

Mar 19, 2022

Gus Henry "Buster" Watt was born July 13, 1955, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Gus and Betty Jo Harjo Watt. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother Greg Watt. Buster was educated in Oklahoma receiving his G.E.D. and attended several trade schools. He met the love of his life Diane Cubie and together they shared 15 years...

Cecil Lionel "Scoo" Shelby

Cecil Lionel "Scoo" Shelby

Mar 18, 2022

Cecil Lionel Shelby was born January 13, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Walker and Sharon Shelby. He was the second eldest of his maternal siblings and the eldest to his paternal siblings. Cecil was preceded in death by his father – Harold Walker, paternal grandmother – Francis Walker, maternal grandparents – Richard & Mildred Andrews, an uncle Richard...

Brenda Joyce Mcclenton

Brenda Joyce Mcclenton

Mar 16, 2022

Brenda J. McClenton was born August 15, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois to the union of David McClenton and Ophelia McClenton. She was preceded in death by David McClenton , Ophelia (Leon C.) Hill, Dorothy Gross, William Davis, Michael McClenton Sr., Kelvin McClenton, Cynthia (Clint) Jiles, Peytrien L. McClenton, Zachary L. McClenton, and many other beloved relatives not mentioned. Brenda studied...

Josephine Ortiz

Josephine Ortiz

Mar 15, 2022

Josephine Ortiz was born January 16, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to Micaela Mary Aranda-Ortiz and Domingo Ortiz. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Ellen Asher, and brothers Jesse Ortiz, Ishmael Ortiz, Paul Ortiz, and Manuel Ortiz. Josephine professed in the Catholic faith at an early age and was educated in the St. Joseph, Missouri...

Betty Jo Adams

Betty Jo Adams

Mar 15, 2022

Being called away suddenly doesn't leave much to say your goodbyes. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, and You see, this new assignment comes with a super sign-on bonus and plenty of room for advancement. Betty Jo Adams fell to sleep on March 15, 2022 at Research Belton Hospital. Betty was worn to the late Joseph and Thelma Lee Adams Sr.,...

Harriett Ann Wade

Harriett Ann Wade

Mar 10, 2022

On May 29, 1941, in the town of Coffeyville, Kansas, Harriett Ann Wade was born to the union of Clem Martin and Elizabeth Daniels Martin. Harriet attended school in Coffeyville, Kansas. Harriet moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1960. While in Wichita, she met and married Robert Ellison. She was member of First Church of God in Christ, Wichita, Kansas. They...

Alice Ruth Garner

Alice Ruth Garner

Mar 9, 2022

Alice Ruth Garner was born July 1, 1953, to the late William "Bobby" Nelson and Louise Johnson in Canton, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, and a grandson. Alice was educated at Rogers High School in Canton, Mississippi. She married Derrick Garner September 23, 2006. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church....

Reola Ivory

Reola Ivory

Feb 27, 2022

Reola Ivory, 85, passed away surrounded by her family at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri on February 27th, 2022. She was born November 19, 1936, in Marvell, Arkansas to the union of John Tabb and Corine Gage. Reola was educated in the Marvell School District and was married to John Henry Ivory in Arkansas. She had a love...

Geraldine Hunter

Geraldine Hunter

Feb 24, 2022

Geraldine (Gerry Guy) Hunter was born on March v16, 1939, in Little Rock, AR to Mr. Vernon Hunter and Mrs. Louise Jackson and was raised by her grandmother Mrs. Viola Townsend Glover. She was preceded in death by her son Mr. Clarence J. Hunter (Danny Boi). Ms. Hunter graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock with a B.S. in...

Lester Price Jr.

Lester Price Jr.

Feb 23, 2022

Lester Price Jr., 73 of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Service information is pending.

Krysta Lynn Lewis

Krysta Lynn Lewis

Feb 23, 2022

Krysta Lynn Lewis was born on Dec 1, 1975, in Kansas City Mo to Kathy Lewis and Gary Johnson. Krysta was preceded in death by her beloved Grandparents Christine and Archie Lewis, Uncles Vernon Lewis, T. Michael Lewis, Gary Lewis, Special Cousin Brandon Smith. Krysta attended BW Shepherd and Trails West State Schools for the handicapped. She graduated with honors...

Simmie Butch Freeman

Simmie Butch Freeman

Feb 20, 2022

Simmie Butch Freeman was born February 17, 1943, in Los Angeles, California to Johnnie Freeman and Maxine Burdene Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Gomez Freeman and Bobby Freeman. Simmie was educated in the Los Angeles California school system. He later joined the United States Air Force. He married Dianna Latigue in 1965 they...

Frank  Flemon

Frank Flemon

Feb 19, 2022

Pastor Frank Lee Flemon was born to Isaac Flemon and Willie "MA Bill '' Ross on August 7,1930, in Grady Arkansas and was known to be a very welcoming and loving individual, throughout his life and ministry. At an unknown early age Rev Flemon confessed his belief in God and was baptized in Arkansas. He was preceded in death by...

Floyd Alexander Newman Jr.

Floyd Alexander Newman Jr.

Feb 18, 2022

Floyd A. Newman, Jr. was born on July 11, 1937, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Floyd A. Newman, Sr. and Beatrice Newman. Both of his parents preceded him in death. He moved with his parents to Kansas City, Kansas when he was three years old. He graduated from Sumner High School in 1955. He was a member of the US...

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