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RENEE A. MERIT
Mar 9, 2020
Today we are celebrating the life of Renee Merit, also know as “Ebony”.
Renee was born in Manhattan, New York to Ella Washington on September 25, 1960.
Renee was a loving, passionate, funny and caring person. She had such a great energy that she could light a room with just her presence.
Renee loved fashion, which turned into an...
TOCHA L. REED
Mar 8, 2020
Tocha Louise Reed, 43, was born January 4, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ray B. Reed Sr., and Lenora D. McKinney. She was also raised with the help of her stepfather, Willie B. Mckinney.
Tocha was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from North East High in 1995. After high school, she went...
OBRIAN LARON JONES
Mar 4, 2020
O'Brian Jones was born February 21, 1988 to Ronnie Coleman and Pamela Jones in Kansas City, Missouri.
O' Brian grew up in midtown Kansas City, Missouri on 33rd Street and attended Central High School. Although he didn’t graduate because of his incarceration, he didn’t allow that to stop him from receiving his General Education Diploma in 2010.
Brian loved music, reading and...
Geneva Johnson
Mar 4, 2020
Geneva Johnson was born December 12th, 1948 to the union of Mary J. and Mancie Emory in Hermandale, Missouri, located in the south east part of Missouri.
Geneva was raised in Steel, Missouri and attended St. Paul and Holland School, right down the road from Hermandale. She was the fourth oldest of thirteen children, the second oldest girl. So...
SHARON DENISE ROULLINS
Feb 23, 2020
Sharon Denise Yeager was born on January 30, 1962 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Viola Yeager in Kansas City, Kansas at St. Margaret’s Hospital.
She was baptized at an early age by Reverend Milbon of Zion Traveler’s Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1980 with high...
David C. White
Aug 22, 2016
Bishop David C. White, 70, of Kansas City, KS, Transitioned to glory on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, He was born June 05, 1946, in Kansas City, KS to Clifford White and Rosie Williams White. His parents, one brother, Ronnie White, and sister, Danita Jones preceded him in death.
Bishop White was married to Margaret Payne and...
Jennifer Ann Delong
Mar 3, 2005
Jennifer Delong, 51, of Independence, passed away March 02, 2025. She was born October 01, 1973 to John and Susan Delong.
Jose Alberto Barron Martinez
May 12, 2004
Jose A. Martinez, nació en Monclova, Coahuila Mexico en el año 1995 asta 2024.Jose A. Martinez fue a la escuela East High School. El Trabajnda entregando articulos de hogar. Sus logros eran de ser un buen hijo, un buen hermano, y un buen papá .Jose tuvo 1 hija, alo que el disfrutaba pasar tiempo con ella y amaba mucho. También,...
Kenneth Dale Barnard
Feb 5, 2004
Kenneth Dale Barnard, 52 of Blue Springs, Missouri died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Born Tuesday, October 26, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Powell Barnard and Georgie Reed Barnard.
Christine Jean Adams
Oct 8, 2003
Christine Adams, 54 of Kansas City, Missouri died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at KC VA hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Born Wednesday, July 30, 1969 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was the daughter of William Adams and Judy Adams.
She served in the Army.
Kaden James E. Mitchell
Sep 9, 2002
Kaden James E. Mitchell, 1 month 16 days, passed away on September 9, 2022 at Children Mercy Hospital. He was born July 24, 2022, Pittsburg KS, to Ryan Mitchell and Kathryne York. Private Disposition.
Mario Obregon DelaPaz
Jul 22, 1998
Mario DelaPaz, 35, passed away July 22, 1998. He was born October 01, 1962 to Robert and Dominga DelaPaz.
Gwendolyn Renee (Robinson)
Apr 18, 1985
Gwendolyn Renee (Robinson) 21, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on April 18, 1985. She was born to Percy Franklin & Gloria Jean (Bates) .
Private Disposition
Donald Edward Taylor
Jan 12, 1962
Donald Taylor, 63, of Kansas City passed away December 20, 2025. He was born January 12, 1962.
Paul Garcia Jr.
Sep 20, 1950
Paula Garcia Jr., 74, passed away on March 24, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1950, to Paul Garcia Sr. and Mary Lou Garcia.
Wanda Denmon
Feb 9, 1942
Wanda Lee Denmon was born February 9, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo. to Lillie (Denmon) Taylor and Kennie Denmon Sr.
She graduated from Lincoln High School and was also a licensed cosmetologist in the states of Missouri and California. She was an instructor and the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles, California.
She worked for TWA as a forklift driver, went on...
Elizabeth Jean Constance
Feb 1, 1929
Elizabeth Jean Constance ( Bruce) 96, of Independence, Mo passed away on July 15, 2025 at home. She was born to George Bruce & Evelyn Bruce (Carroll) in Independence, Mo.
Private Disposition
Deion S. Lewis
Feb 12, 0224
Deion Sebastain Lewis was born November 28, 1992 in Kansas City, Missouri. He tragically departed this life on February 12, 2024.Deion was the eldest son of Fredrick and Regina Lewis. He attended Belton High School and was a gifted athlete. He continued his education and football career at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and Southern Arkansas in Magnolia, Arkansas. He...
Larry James
Mar 30, 0206
Larry James 72, of Kansas City passed away March 30, 2026 . He was born November 30, 1953 to Lawrence James .
Ray Allen Truesdell
Oct 25, 0205
Ray Truesdell, 68, of Odessa passed away October 25, 2025. He was born June 04, 1957 to Charles Truesdell and Joan Hibner.

