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Booker T Rushing Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
Booker Theodore Rushing Jr. was born on May 26, 1956, to Booker T. Rushing and Mollie Mae Jones in Kansas City, Missouri. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Booker's life was one of dedication, love, and cherished memories.
Booker was preceded in death by both parents; his beloved wife, Thelma "Nita" Rushing; his sisters, Shirley Mae Freeman...
Bryan Henderson
Nov 15, 2024
Bryan Henderson was born on May 2, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alvin Henderson and Beverly Henderson. He was a beloved son, father, and friend to many.
Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Henderson; his maternal grandparents, Booker T. Bernard and Bertha Bernard; and his paternal grandparents, George Lee Henderson and Lonie Mae...
Yolonda Vargas
Nov 14, 2024
Victoria Vargas, una querida madre, abuela, hermana y amiga, nació el 15 de abril de 1957 y partió de esta vida el 14 de noviembre de 2024. Nacida en El Salvador, hija de su padre, Juan Ramos, y su amorosa madre, Juana Vargas, Victoria fue una mujer cuyo corazón era tan inmenso como su amor por su familia.
...Yolonda M Jackson
Nov 2, 2024
Yolonda Marie Jackson was born on March 1, 1970, to James Jackson and JoAnn Brewer-Tarrant in Kansas City, MO. She was the third oldest among fourteen siblings: eleven sisters, Kristie, Jayuana, DuSanda, Jamesetta, Connie, Keisha, Celise, Kemisha, AnnieMae, and Jimi; and three brothers, Kiml, James, and Konnell. Her father James Jackson, her best friend Cynthia, and Marcus Oneal, the...
Deborah Louise Hite
Oct 21, 2024
Lady Deborah Hite was born Deborah Louise Bell on May 31,1964 in New Orleans, LA. to Doretha Jane and Samuel Wright. She attended Walter L. Cohen High School before exploring a career in hospitality, beautification and culinary education, which led her and her daughter to relocate to Kansas City, Mo. in June 2000.
Deborah later met and...
Jace Jaheim Middleton
Oct 17, 2024
Jace Jaheim Middleton was born on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2:46 p.m. to parents Jaheim Jamel Middleton and Latydra MarShay Cartwright at the Saint Luke's East Hospital of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Jace's family was blessed with five days with Jace before he went to his heavenly home Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Children's Mercy of Kansas...
Curtis L. Thomas
Oct 14, 2024
Curtis Lamar Thomas was born on October 24, 1947, in Lapile, Arkansas, to the late Otis and Lucille Thomas.
He accepted Christ at an early age and later became a member of the Pinnacle Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was actively involved in various capacities.
After graduating from Gardner High School...
Julie Lynn Rhoades
Oct 13, 2024
Julie Lynn Rhodes came into the world on July 21, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, as the daughter of Thomas and Leona Rhodes. Her formative years were spent in the Grandview public school system, where she developed a passion for exploration and adventure, ultimately leading her to pursue a career as a travel agent.
She was widely...
John Edward Clark
Oct 9, 2024
John Edward Clark was born July 7, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Hattie Clark. John was the youngest of 6 children. John accepted Christ at an early age at New Testament Pentecostal Church of Kansas City, Kansas.
John attended Washington High in Kansas City, Kansas. Following high school, he received a trade
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Marcia Lee Smith
Sep 30, 2024
Marcia Lee Smith, 68, of Independence, MO, passed away September 30, 2024, at Centerpoint
Medical Center, Independence, following a cardiac procedure. Marcia's life will be celebrated by
family and friends in Iowa on Saturday, December 7. Details pending.
Marcia was born November 29,1955, in Grinnell, IA, the third child of Harold Frank Mason...
Trent Michael Wesley
Sep 22, 2024
Trent Michael Wesley was born on February 2, 1950, to Bertha Wesley in Menifee, Arkansas. Bertha, affectionately known as "MeMe Levels," was his cherished mother and preceded him in death.
Educated within the Kansas City Public School District, Trent graduated from Paseo High School in 1968. As a Paseo Pirate, he earned a Varsity Letterman distinction in...
Rolland Edward Smith "Rollie"
Sep 17, 2024
Rolland Edward Smith "Rollie" passed away unexpectedly on September 17th, 2024, doing what he loved—riding his motorcycle.
He cherished his family deeply and his joy was evident whenever he saw his grandkids and his newest great-
grandchildren; his face lighting up with happiness in those moments.
He was retired and living in Hugo,...
Janice Lapsley
Sep 12, 2024
Ms. Janice Lapsley was born on January 14, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Katie
Lapsley. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Frank Lapsley, Ronnie
Lapsley), husband (Lewis E Brewster), favorite nephews (Shroy Lapsley, Joey Towns),
grandson (Christian D West "Boots"), and many other friends and close...
Margaret Marie Arnold
Sep 10, 2024
On September 10, 2024, Margaret Arnold peacefully departed this life at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Henry Rowe and Eldora L. Rowe, husband Joseph C Arnold Sr, daughter Deborah Rowe, sisters Annie Bush, Doris Rowe, and Thelma Hatcher, & brothers Truman Rowe, Willie Rowe, and John H. Rowe.
Margaret Marie Arnold...
Cheryl L. Taylor
Sep 6, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Taylor (Clark) was born on Feb. 4,1958 in Boston, Massachusetts to Reginald
Mindingall and Judith Lorraine Mindingall (Clark). She was the oldest child and only girl, having
two brothers Darrold Clark and Michael Mindingall. She was preceded in death by both of her
loving parents and her youngest daughter Knickkia D.Taylor....
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