Evelyn Jacinta Brock
Feb 11, 2026
Evelyn Jacinta Hamlett-Brock was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026, her 43rd birthday. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 11, 1983, to Raymond Eugene Hamlett and LaVera Denise Banks. Evelyn accepted Christ at an early age at Skylight Baptist Church, where she was also a member and sang joyfully in the Angel...
M.C. RICHARDSON
Feb 5, 2026
Milton Charles Richardson was born on December 3, 1939, at Wheatley Hospital to Milton Isaac and Percy Shirley (Smith) Richardson. He later legally changed his name to M.C., a reflection of the distinguished presence by which he would become widely known. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Geraldine Richardson, and his beloved grandson, Micheal Tipler.
M.C. attended...
Harry Gay
Dec 21, 2025
Brother Harry Gay was born on September 6, 1938, to the union of the late Elder John Gay and Lola Dozier. From early in life, he developed a strong work ethic, a love for music, and a heart for helping others, traits that remained with him throughout his life.
Music became a defining part of Brother Gay’s...
Mildred "Millie" Duca
Dec 17, 2025
Mildred Duca, 74, passed away on 12/17/2025 in Independence, MO. She was born on 4/22/1951 in La Harmonie, Guyana to Ronnie Barr and Pearly McCurchin. She grew up in La Harmonie, Free and Easy, and Buxton in Guyana.
She moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1969 and married Charles Duca in 1975. Together they had...
Danyelle M Jones
Dec 17, 2025
Danyelle Monick Jones was born on August 20, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was educated in the Kansas City area and later earned her high school diploma through the Job Corps. With determination and a strong work ethic, Danyelle obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and worked in the warehouse and food industry as a Food Inspector,...
Charles Lee Pargen
Dec 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, the family announce the passing of Charles Lee Pargen, of Kansas City, MO, age 82, on December 9, 2025.
Charles Lee Pargen was born on August 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Loren and Geraldine Pargen. He was the first of their three children, followed by his sister, Paula, and brother,...
Bernard C Delehant Jr
Dec 8, 2025
Bernard C Delehant Jr. “Bernie” passed away on December 8, 2025 at home in Independence, MO. He was born on June 7, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Bernard C. Delehant and Margaret A. Delehant. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Omaha, Nebraska.
He began work for Allis Chalmers as a...
William Christian Taylor
Nov 17, 2025
William Christian Taylor, age 34, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1991, in Bellflower, California, to Glen Claire Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Rivera.
William was a proud graduate of Raytown High School and was known for his vibrant spirit and love for life. He had...
James Lee Smith
Nov 14, 2025
James Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 14, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1943, in Louisiana to the late Simon Smith Sr. and Melvina Bryant.
James built a proud and steady career with the historic Muehlebach Hotel, where he served as a Steward and...
Patricia Ann Lewis
Nov 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Lewis (née Wessley) age 77, of Arma, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at her sister’s home in Grain Valley, Missouri.
Born on July 22, 1948, to Louis H. Wessley and Wilda J. Falls, in Kansas City, Missouri. Known affectionately as Patty, she spent her early years in Kansas City, Missouri area until...
Ernest Mcintosh
Nov 10, 2025
Ernest Lee McIntosh Jr., 64, of Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025. Ernest was born on April 2, 1961, to Ernest Lee McIntosh Sr. and Elizabeth Alexander. He was the eldest of six children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Wanda Samuels, and his sister...
Lynn A Marsh
Nov 1, 2025
Lynn A. Marsh "Toni"
Independence, Missouri
Toni Marsh of Independence, Missouri, passed away surrounded by love. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose kindness, strength, and laughter touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Lynn was preceded in death by her father, Steve Stephenson; her...
Jacquelyn T Jenkins
Nov 1, 2025
Jacquelyn T Jenkins (Jackie) was called home to glory on November 1, 2025. She was under the care of Luminous Hospice Service.
Jackie was born on September 19, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to Cail and Sylvester Connor. She was proceeded in death by her son, Bobby Joe Jenkins Jr., her parents Cail and Sylvester Conner...