All Obituaries
Mr. James Lloyd "Sonny'' Parks entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 2023.
He was born to the late Charlie Bell and Buddy Hervey on February 4, 1944, in Plumerville, Arkansas and was the fourth child out of nine children. He graduated from Eastside High School in his hometown of Plumerville, Arkansas and afterwards moved to Kansas City, Missouri.
James met Cornelia Sanders and...
Mr. James Lloyd "Sonny'' Parks entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 2023.
He was born to the late Charlie...
Sylvester Leon Norris Jr., son of the late Sylvester Leon Norris Sr. and Albertine Yvonne Norris was born on May 14th, 1963, in Kansas City, MO. He attended Wendell Phillips Elementary, Lincoln Junior High School, and Lincoln Senior High School. Sylvester was a graduate of the class of 1981.
Sylvester accomplished everything he desired in his lifetime. In his early years, while attending school he was a member of the Lincoln Cobras, the football and basketball team, and played...
Sylvester Leon Norris Jr., son of the late Sylvester Leon Norris Sr. and Albertine Yvonne Norris was born on May 14th, 1963, in Kansas City, MO. He attended Wendell Phillips Elementary, Lincoln...
Lorene Riley, passed away on May 11, 2023, at Lakewood Care Center.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, 11am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Lorene Riley, passed away on May 11, 2023, at Lakewood Care Center.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, 11am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery....
Phyllis Jean Hicks Crawford was born to Arthur and Ethel Hicks on April 8, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of 5 children who preceded her in death.
Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in KCMO and attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. She acquired her nursing degree from General Hospital NO 2 in 1952 (formally Truman Hospital now University Health). Phyllis started her nursing career at Wheatley Providence Hospital and integrated Menorah Medical...
Phyllis Jean Hicks Crawford was born to Arthur and Ethel Hicks on April 8, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of 5 children who preceded her in death.
Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High...
Bishop Ignatius Alexander Brooks, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 29, 2023, surrounded by family.
Bishop Brooks was born on December 24, 1928, to Oscar and Arabella (English) Brooks in Flamstead, Hanover in Jamaica. Affectionately nicknamed “Egbert” by his brothers and sisters, he was the third of 8 children.
Bishop Brooks left home at an early age. His father insisted he work as a tailor but Ignatius (and God) had other plans. Ignatius accepted Christ into his...
Bishop Ignatius Alexander Brooks, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 29, 2023, surrounded by family.
Bishop Brooks was born on December 24, 1928, to Oscar and Arabella (English)...
Jewel Rowe Gilkes departed this life on April 22, 2023. Jewel was the youngest and only girl born to Frederick Douglas Rowe and Leora Simmons.
She united at an early age with Mt. Nebo AME Church in College Station, Arkansas and was always active wherever she was needed (worship, Sunday School, ACE League, singing in Choir, which was her passion or just representing her church.
Jewel attended College Station Jr. High school, then via bus attended J. C. Cook High School in...
Jewel Rowe Gilkes departed this life on April 22, 2023. Jewel was the youngest and only girl born to Frederick Douglas Rowe and Leora Simmons.
She united at an early age with Mt. Nebo AME...
Marilyn Patrice Denmon departed her life on 4-21-2023 at her home, she was surrounded by her children whom she loved more than life.
Marilyn was very free -hearted and loved babies. She would take people into her home; she would help anyone if you needed it. She loves her dogs, and the dogs love her.
Marilyn leaves to cherish her memories- her mother Bertha Mae Denmon, Father -Robert Monroe -Her Daughter-Muyaka Denmon, Her son -Allen C. Hawkins, Her Sisters - Marcia Denmon, Martice Frye,...
Marilyn Patrice Denmon departed her life on 4-21-2023 at her home, she was surrounded by her children whom she loved more than life.
Marilyn was very free -hearted and loved babies. She would...
Deacon Eddie Earl Brewer, 86, was born on June 6, 1936, to James and Catherine Hood-Brewer of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by both Parents, James and Catherine Hood-Brewer; Maternal Grandparents; Monroe, and Laura Hood, Paternal Grandparents; Oscar and Minnie Brewer; two son’s Reginal Brewer and Cordney Miller, and one daughter, Tanjala Brewer.
He joined the United States Air Force after high school and served for 4 years, he worked at Luciana Photography for 30 years as a...
Deacon Eddie Earl Brewer, 86, was born on June 6, 1936, to James and Catherine Hood-Brewer of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by both Parents, James and Catherine Hood-Brewer; Maternal...
Lillie McClendon, passed away on April 18, 2023, at the home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 11am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery, LVNKS. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Lillie McClendon, passed away on April 18, 2023, at the home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 11am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery,...
Sheila D. Crawford, 63, was born on June 5, 1959, to the union of William Crawford, Jr. and Mary Magdalene (Pendleton) Crawford in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents, brother, Shelby Ray Crawford and son, William L. Crawford all preceded her in death.
Sheila was educated in the Kansas City Missouri Public Schools and was a graduate of Paseo High School. After high school she furthered her education and became a nurse. She worked in various hospitals throughout the city.
Sheila...
Sheila D. Crawford, 63, was born on June 5, 1959, to the union of William Crawford, Jr. and Mary Magdalene (Pendleton) Crawford in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents, brother, Shelby Ray...
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