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Velma Shockley Kansas City
VELMA LEE SHOCKLEY
Velma Lee Shockley was born on September 15, 1941 to the union of Shed and Timothy Robinson in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Velma received her formal education at Holly Grove Vocational High School in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Velma accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with St. Lukes M.B.C. in Holly Grove Arkansas. She was also a member of the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ under the pastoral care of Bishop James D. Tindall Sr. Presiding...
VELMA LEE SHOCKLEY
Velma Lee Shockley was born on September 15, 1941 to the union of Shed and Timothy Robinson in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Velma received her formal education at Holly Grove...
Jannie M. Coates was born in Ringgold, Louisiana on March 28, 1937, to the union of Sally and Orvester Cunningham. Jannie was the youngest of five children. When Jannie was five years old, the family moved to Joplin, Missouri, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating from high school, Jannie went on to attend Lincoln University, in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is there where she met and later married the love of her life, George Henry Coates. They became...
Jannie M. Coates was born in Ringgold, Louisiana on March 28, 1937, to the union of Sally and Orvester Cunningham. Jannie was the youngest of five children. When Jannie was five years...
Ollie (Morton) Johnson Kansas Missouri
Ollie Roberta Mae (Morton) Johnson, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on October 21, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born to Milford Devin Morton and Willetta Bryant on May 11, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the second of four children born to that union.
Ollie attended R.T. Coles Vocational High School where she trained as a seamstress. She worked as a seamstress and for Lee Jeans and owned a dress shop where she made custom outfits for men and...
Ollie Roberta Mae (Morton) Johnson, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on October 21, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born to Milford Devin Morton and Willetta Bryant on May 11,...
YVONNE WILSON Kansas City
Yvonne Delores Starks Wilson, 90, a long-time educator and retired Missouri state senator, peacefully passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at her home in Kansas City, Mo.
Yvonne was born March 22, 1929, in the historic Kansas City, Mo. Leeds community home of her maternal grandparents, Roy and Millie Ann Gibson, to Chester Ricardo and Virginia D. (née Ruff) who preceded her in death. Her husband of 61 years, James B. “Jim” Wilson”; two brothers, Chester...
Yvonne Delores Starks Wilson, 90, a long-time educator and retired Missouri state senator, peacefully passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at her home in Kansas City, Mo.
Yvonne was born March...
Frank Gilmore Kansas Missouri
FRANKIE S. GILMORE
Frankie S. Gilmore Sr. 63 was born in Jacksonville Florida on September 25, 1956. Both parents Frank Roland Sr and Lillian (Gilmore) of Lambert Mississippi preceded him in death. Frankie attended Manuel High School and later received his General Education High School Equivalency Diploma and earned college credits. Frank had multiple jobs, one working at Deffenbaugh waste management in his youth and later in his adulthood. He was blessed to have many talents;...
FRANKIE S. GILMORE
Frankie S. Gilmore Sr. 63 was born in Jacksonville Florida on September 25, 1956. Both parents Frank Roland Sr and Lillian (Gilmore) of Lambert Mississippi preceded him in...
Annie Mathis Kansas City
ANNIE MATHIS
Annie Mae Mathis aka “Blondie”, 66, died on Saturday, September 28,2019, with family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1953, in Blytheville, Ark, to Estoria Christain and the late L.C. Dedrick but raised by the late Jessie Christan from a baby. Annie attended Richard B. Harrison High school in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was proceeded in death by her father L.C. Dedrick and stepfather Jessie Christain; Sisters: Shirley Dedrick, Esther Walters, Julliette...
ANNIE MATHIS
Annie Mae Mathis aka “Blondie”, 66, died on Saturday, September 28,2019, with family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1953, in Blytheville, Ark, to Estoria...
SEARCY BAILEY Kansas City
SEARCY L. BAILEY
Searcy L. Bailey, 94 was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on August 31, 1925 and departed this life on September 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Searcy confessed the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at the age of 14, at the Church of Christ in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Searcy married Annie (Miller) Bailey on January 5, 1957. He was a member of the Church of Christ (Located on Swope Parkway) in Kansas City, Mo., and later became a faithful member of the Downtown Church of...
SEARCY L. BAILEY
Searcy L. Bailey, 94 was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on August 31, 1925 and departed this life on September 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Searcy confessed the Lord...
Stanley Palmer Kansas City
STANLEY ROY PALMER
Stanley Roy Palmer, 70, was born September 23, 1948 to the late Kenneth Palmer and Ina Bell Bailey Solomon. He was born in the country part of Jamaica where he lived with various family members Chiefly aunt Lily so that his mother could find a meaningful life in the city. He later joined his mother in Kingston Jamaica. He attended All Saints Primary School then went to Excelsior High School after obtaining a special merited scholarship. Stanley...
STANLEY ROY PALMER
Stanley Roy Palmer, 70, was born September 23, 1948 to the late Kenneth Palmer and Ina Bell Bailey Solomon. He was born in the country part of Jamaica...
Laura Gregory
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Watkins Heritage Chapel 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. KCMO 64130. Private disposition.
Laura Gregory
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Watkins Heritage Chapel 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. KCMO 64130. Private disposition.
Lewis James Kansas City
Lewis Maurice James was born January 30, 1966 to Sherly James and Lewis Medzwin in Kansas City, Missouri. He was known as “Lew” to all his friends. He was an active drum major in the Marching Cobras. He worked at Hallmark Cards part-time and was employed at Gates BBQ for a short time. Lewis enjoyed singing and writing music. Lewis accepted Christ at a young age. He was an excellent skater, singer, and dancer. Most of all Lewis loved his family with all his heart....
Lewis Maurice James was born January 30, 1966 to Sherly James and Lewis Medzwin in Kansas City, Missouri. He was known as “Lew” to all his friends. He was an active drum major in...
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