Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Marty Young Sr., a man whose presence was just as prominent as his powerful, resonant voice. A man who could walk confidently into a room and command attention. A man who spoke with authority and intention. A man who could never be forgotten.

Born to George Caldwell and Lillian Young on September 13, 1961, in Marvell, Arkansas, ...

Oct 29, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023

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Sep 5, 2023

Vernon was born in Dayton, Texas, on April 14, 1943, to Edgar and Rosie Thompson.  Vernon was one of ten children, five boys and five girls.  Two brothers preceded him in death, Oscar and Warren Thompson.  His sister Bessie Mae Thompson Hubert also preceded him in death along with his firstborn son Dwayne Thompson. Vernon attended the schools in...

Sep 4, 2023

Antwan C. Hill, 33 was born August 26, 1990, to Alonda Briggs and Antonio Hill. Antwan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Linda Miller, paternal uncles Carlton Hill and Wayne Hill.

Antwan attended elementary in the KCK metro, early Jr. high in KCMO school district. He spent his final schooling in Wentworth Military School.

Jun 19, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Kelly Jacobs was born to the proud parents of Mr. Jessie Taylor and Ms. Lorraine McCauley in Chicago, IL on August 19,1950. Later Mr. Andrew Kelly and Mrs. Lorraine McCauley were married, and Brenda called him father. Brenda was the oldest child of the Kelly brothers and sisters.

Brenda was a circle of strength to...

Apr 13, 2023

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...

Apr 5, 2023

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...

Mar 29, 2023

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Mar 18, 2023

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,...

Feb 22, 2023

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Feb 20, 2023

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Feb 20, 2023

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...

Feb 8, 2023

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...

Jan 7, 2023

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...

Dec 23, 2022

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Nov 8, 2022

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Oct 10, 2022

Lester Clinton Jackson, 63, was born October 10, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank Jackson and Betty Neal. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Whilemina Jackson. He is also preceded in death by his brothers: Frank L. Jackson, Bernis Jackson, & Kenneth Woodley

Lester accepted Christ at an early age at St....

Aug 4, 2022

Malik Glenn Ray Bolton, 22, of Seattle, WA, passed away on Thursday, August 04, 2022. Malik was born on September 14, 1999, to Lasandra Bolton in Kansas City, MO. He was the second of two children.

Malik grew up and attended school in Kansas City, before recently moving to Seattle to finish his college degree in Psychology,...

Jul 23, 2022

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