Roy Anthony Smith
Apr 27, 2022
Roy Anthony Smith was born July 2, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Ryan James Roy Smith, Jr. and Lecreasha Grisby. Roy Anthony loved to smile, and he made anyone who met him smile right back. He was truly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Roy Anthony departed this life on April 27, 2022 at...
Lakisha Renae Hopkins
Apr 19, 2022
LaKisha "Kisha" Renae Hopkins, 39, was born October 13,1982 in Kansas City, MO to Quincelia McCuiston and Robert Hopkins. LaKisha Renae Hopkins a resident of Grain Valley, MO was called home to glory on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. At an early age she was baptized at Willis Chapel A.M.E in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Grandview High School and...
Joann Loring
Apr 12, 2022
Joann Loring was born on June 14, 1966 in De Moines, Iowa to Joseph Jorden and Ann Wright. She was preceded in death by both parents. Joann Loring earned a diploma in the state of Nebraska and continued to learn as she went through life. Joann had a natural talent of talking which allowed her to be such a great...
Warnetta Holden
Apr 12, 2022
Warnetta Holden, 73 of North Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Joe Louis Dickerson
Apr 11, 2022
Our beloved was born on October 16, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fifth born child of nine to Louis B. Dickerson and Thelma H. (Southall) Dickerson. Both parents, five siblings, one son in law Eugene Brown, and his wife of 54 years preceded him in death. Joe attended and graduated from Rosedale High School in Kansas City,...
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
Mar 31, 2022
Waymon Keith Hendrix, 58 of Independence, MO passed away 03/31/2022. Private Disposition.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
