Obituary Listing

Jan 14, 2018

Allan Bernard Wilborn, 55, May 27, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to Leslie A. Wilborn, Jr. and Gladys Wilborn. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie A. Wilborn, Jr; wife, Leawanda Wilborn, and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Affectionately known as "Boo", Allan attended the Kansas City public schools. After graduating from Southwest High School...

Jan 14, 2018

If you ever had the pleasure of interacting with Art for any length of time, you know that you left his presence with an increase in knowledge. That knowledge might have included Black History, any sporting venue, news, politics, dogs; or music. His repertoire of music spanned from to Mozart to Muddy Waters. He watched news from all over...

Jan 14, 2018

Gracie Mae Bonepart, 86, was born on July 10, 1931 to the union of James and Beatrice (Frederick) Johnson in Ivan, Louisiana. She was the eldest of nine children born to this union. Her parents, one brother, Lugene Johnson and a sister, Flora Rowe all preceded her in death. Gracie was educated in the Ivan, Louisiana public schools. She...

Jan 13, 2018

Sheila Ann Bentley, 58, passed away on January 13, 2018 at the home. She was born March 12, 1959 to James and Jessie Bentley, the fourth child born to this union. Sheila was preceded in death by her father, James Bentley and her son, Wade Bentley.

Sheila was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. JROTC...

Jan 11, 2018

Minister Clarence Tyrone Bledsoe, Sr., 56, was born August 12, 1961 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the youngest child of nine born to Rudolph and Pearlie Mae Bledsoe. His parents, as well as four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

Clarence received his education in Kansas City, Kansas at Wyandotte High School, graduating in...

Jan 10, 2018

Timothy McDaniel, 54, KCMO, passed away on January 10, 2018. He was born October 7, 1963 to Melvin McDaniel and Mary Lou Stewart-McDaniel in Hayti Missouri. In 1967 the McDaniel family decided to move to Kansas City, Missouri and begin their new life. They bought a house on 36th and Askew. The family attended church regularly and ever Sunday...

Jan 9, 2018

Thomas Hilton Henderson, 75, was born June 29, 1942 in Opelousas, Louisiana, the eldest of two children born to Ceola Long. His mother preceded him in death.

Thomas attended J.S. Clark High School, graduating in 1962. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he would make his home.

Thomas was employed at KCI Airport...

Jan 9, 2018

Montez Jaerome Horton, 25, passed away on January 9, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born May 13, 1992 in Kansas City, Missouri to the hearts of Curtis Jones and Maureen Horton. He was preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents, a nephew Bobby Horton and a special God-father, Rocky Williams. Montez was educated in the...

Jan 8, 2018

Samson Frank, Sr., 86, passed away January 8, 2018 at the home. He was born March 22, 1931 to McKinley Frank, Sr. and Adeline (Thompson) Frank in New Iberia, Louisiana. His parents; brother, Leroy Frank; two sisters, Viola Frank Lewis and Lillie Mae Frank Price; two sons, Kevin W. Frank and Samson Frank, Jr.; and one daughter, Jacqueline Spencer...

Jan 8, 2018

Our heavenly Father reached down and put His loving arms around Yuneta Lampkins on January 8, 2018 at Research Medical Center.

Affectionately known as "Neat" by family and friends, she was born June 22, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of the late Pink and Mable (Wade) Fant.

Yuneta married Edward Lampkins, Jr....

Jan 6, 2018

Andrew English was born January 7, 1925 to Joseph Will and Alma English in Morrilton, Arkansas. After many years of faithful service God called him home on January 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings; his first spouse Jeanette Rhome whom he married in 1950 also preceded him in death. No children were...

Jan 5, 2018

Marlene Deloise Duffel, 83, was born December 5, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas to the union of the late Charles Sr. and Sadie Taylor. She was one of six children.

Marlene was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Sumner High School in 1950. She later attended Alene Jefferson Cosmetology Beauty School....

Jan 1, 2018

James Ellis Kelly, Sr., 80, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Research Medical Center. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 7, 1937 to the late Rev. L.B. and Leola Thompson-Kelly.

James accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and became a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in College...

Jan 1, 2018

Bernard Kelley Mitchell was born September 4, 1955, to the union of Oscar and Beatrice Kelley in Kansas City, MO. Both parents preceded him in death.

Bernard received his education in the Kansas City,Mo School District, he also served in the United States Army.

Bernard was united in marriage to Virgie Brown, to this union...

Jan 1, 2018

Jimmy Allen Foy, 56, was born on April 3, 1961 in Joplin, Missouri to Will Foy, Sr. and Laura Ann Barksdale Foy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ethel Thomas brothers-in-law, Bryant (Grady) Thomas and Vern Byers.

Jimmy was educated in the public schools of Joplin, Missouri. After graduation, Jimmy enlisted and served...

Dec 30, 2017

Annena LaTrice Blanford, 42, passed away on December 30, 2017. Affectionately known as "Nena" by family and friends, she was the only child born to the late Turner Walker, Jr. and Patricia Williams of Kansas City, Missouri on February 15, 1975. Her grandparents, David Blanford, Sr., Lucinda Blanford, Turner Walker, Sr. and Adell Walker; three uncles, David Blanford, Jr.,...

Dec 29, 2017

Mancle Truelove, 77, passed away on December 29, 2017 at the home. He was born March 31, 1940 to the late Herschel Walker and Orlean Truelove in New Church, Alabama. It was later that Ms. Truelove would marry Mr. Mumphis Northington, who raised Mancle into young adulthood. Mancle attend Lamar County School in Vernon, Alabama and Ada Hanna High...

Dec 28, 2017

Deirdre Louise Maddox, 56, was born February 25, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to William "Bizz" Maddox and S. Louise Maddox. She was preceded in death by her father, William Maddox; paternal grandmother, Hannah Roberts and maternal grandmother, Ethel Fortman.

"Dee Dee", as she was affectionately known, was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri....

Dec 28, 2017

Sylvia Marietha Blake, 63, was born to the late Winlock Wilson III and Sylvia Yvonne Wilson on May 25, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was educated in the Philadelphia school system and graduated from the West Philly Free School where she excelled in all courses. Sylvia was walking down the street one day and met the late Roy Blake as...

Dec 26, 2017

Harold Steven Watkins, 74, KCMO, passed away on December 26, 2017 at Truman Medical Center. He was the youngest of six children born to the late Louis Watkins, Sr. and Rosemary Shallowhorn-Watkins in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 20, 1943.

In 1962, upon finishing high school, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. He then...