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I, Nellie J. Foots, arrived in a tent on the Oklahoma Reservation, Sunday, October 18, 1936. A major event happened this year, Jesse Owens won four Gold medals at the summer Olympics in Berlin and the Rural Electrification Act became law, bringing electricity to more remote parts of the country.   I arrived in Kansas City, MO, in 1942, when I was only seven years of age. I attended Garrison School and St. Monica Catholic schools of Kansas City, MO. During my upbringing, I remember...

Rayleigh Jo Maupins-Deml, 11, of Kansas City Missouri, went to be an angel with God on April 5, 2023. She was born September 12, 2011 to Ashley Piers and William Maupins-Deml.  Rayleigh (Ray Ray) was a ray of sunshine, full of life, joy, caring, and always thinking of others. She loved to rap, play basketball, football, spend time with her friends and family, and make TikTok videos. She was an animal lover; especially her dogs.  Rayleigh was determined and had a bright...

Mickey Jean O'Rourke,  73, of Kansas City  Missouri,  went to be an angel with God on March 18th, 2023. She was born June 8th, 1949 to Betty Jean Culver and Douglas Pease.  Mickey was a loving, selfless, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her two children,  Elizabeth and Christopher  and her three grandchildren Lea, Delaney and Dylan.   Mickey went through hard stuff as a kid that no kid should have to, but she just...

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Brother Todd Anthony Wilson, a beloved father, brother, uncle, son, and friend fell asleep in death on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 59.  He was born to Rose Wilson Hollins and John Wilson Jr. on December 16, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up in Kansas City and attending KCMO public schools, Todd was well known throughout the metropolitan area. He met Mary Sublett in 1994, and they had one daughter, Tyler A. Wilson. Todd was affectionately known for his unique...

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Jamiel Patrick Batiste was born on December 11, 1977, in Galveston, Texas. He was the sixth child born to the union of Mary and James Batiste Sr.  He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri and obtained his education within the Kansas City School district. Jamiel was an electrician by trade; however, he was a jack of all trades. He loved fishing, working on cars and cooking. Jamiel was a Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved watching football.  Jamiel held many titles in his life, but...

Joyce Ann Rice Hayes gained eternal life on January 7, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative care at the age of 68. Joyce was born in Starkville, Mississippi on June 24, 1954, to Alice Rice Brown. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and baptized in the Holy spirit at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. Joyce lived her to the fullest. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1971, got married, and had her first born in 1972. For 25 years she worked at...

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