All Obituaries
Joseph Stokes, born September 19, 1939, to Damon and Inola Stokes in Akins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024., surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. His departure from this world is preceded by his parents and siblings: Bobby, Sterling, Harold, Roy Stokes, and Christine Tucker.
Joseph served his country with honor and distinction as a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army, where he cultivated his expertise in culinary a passion that...
Joseph Stokes, born September 19, 1939, to Damon and Inola Stokes in Akins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024., surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. His...
Trinity Riaun Poke was born January 26th, 2001, in Columbia, MO to Rhan L. Cavil-McCarther and Michael A. Poke Jr.
Trinity attended University Academy and continued her education at Raytown South Middle School. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 2019.
Trinity’s passion was DANCE. She used dance as a vehicle for expression. She told her story, conveyed feelings and emotions, and created connections through movement. She was a dedicated member of Dancin’ 2...
Trinity Riaun Poke was born January 26th, 2001, in Columbia, MO to Rhan L. Cavil-McCarther and Michael A. Poke Jr.
Trinity attended University Academy and continued her education at Raytown South...
Kiku Oshiro Wells was born on October 26, 1931, in Ie-son, Okinawa, Japan, to the union of Shinsuke Oshiro and Nabe Minasato. She was born the third of four children.
Her schooling and young life was drastically impacted by World War II and therefore, she was only able to complete lower-secondary education. Kiku later moved from Ie-son, to the larger island of Okinawa for work and to help raise her younger sister. It was in Okinawa, that she met and later married the love of her...
Kiku Oshiro Wells was born on October 26, 1931, in Ie-son, Okinawa, Japan, to the union of Shinsuke Oshiro and Nabe Minasato. She was born the third of four children.
Her schooling and young life...
Saleem Hassan Saboor Sr. (born George Jones) was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cardiovascular disease.
He was born on October 30, 1947, to Ira and Bertha M. Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. As a young boy he attended Osage Avenue Christian Church where he was baptized, served as an altar boy and was in the choir. After graduating from high school, he attended Oklahoma University...
Saleem Hassan Saboor Sr. (born George Jones) was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with...
Barbara Louise Taylor
Celebration of Life
1937 - 2024
Mrs. Barbara Louise Taylor was born January 12, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Tommie L. and Lee Etta Wilson. She was the third child of seven children. Barbara spent her childhood being raised in Coffeyville until she relocated to Kansas City Missouri with her aunt Fernetta Bailey, at the age of 15. Here she met her next-door neighbor, best friend and future husband Mr. Olee Taylor. On March 17, 1957, Barbara and her life...
Barbara Louise Taylor
Celebration of Life
1937 - 2024
Mrs. Barbara Louise Taylor was born January 12, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Tommie L. and Lee Etta Wilson. She was the third...
Tracy Olivia Hawkins was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 28, 1959, to Clement Eugene Lee Young and Norma Arzelia Young. Tracy was the only child born into this union. She attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO and also attended Penn Valley Community College.
Tracy worked for NASA in Houston, TX before relocating back home to Kansas City, MO in 1989. She then began working at the Kansas City Missouri Police Department in 1989. Her...
Tracy Olivia Hawkins was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 28, 1959, to Clement Eugene Lee Young and Norma Arzelia Young. Tracy was the only child born into this union. She...
Nakian Ra’Son Thompson was born May 3, 1995, in Kansas City, Missouri to Nakian R. Johnson and LaTanya D. Thompson.
As a child Nakian (Kian, Peanut) enjoyed video games, music, dogs and grew a love for cars he also played sports football being his favorite. as a child he was the star running back for his team the KC Thunder.
Nakian was a thrill seeker with a bold and exciting, adventurous spirit. Growing up he spent a lot of time outside with his family and...
Nakian Ra’Son Thompson was born May 3, 1995, in Kansas City, Missouri to Nakian R. Johnson and LaTanya D. Thompson.
As a child Nakian (Kian, Peanut) enjoyed video games, music, dogs...
Dorinda L. Davis, died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, 2:00pm at the Watkins Hertiage Chapel. Private Disposition. Visitation from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the chapel. Services entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on this website.
Dorinda L. Davis, died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, 2:00pm at the Watkins Hertiage Chapel. Private Disposition....
Orlando G. Ward, Jr., passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Funeral services Sunday, March 24, 2024, 1:00pm at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Greelawn Cemetery. Visitation 11:00am-1:00pm at the chapel. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Orlando G. Ward, Jr., passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Funeral services Sunday, March 24, 2024, 1:00pm at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Greelawn Cemetery. Visitation...
Johnnie Henson Jr., 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, of natural causes. He was born on August 4, 1943, in Pecan Gap, TX, to Sarah Lee Haynes and Johnnie Henson. He was the third child in a family of 12 siblings.
Johnnie completed his education at Roxton High School, graduating in 1961. Following in the footsteps of his family members, he relocated to Kansas City, MO and worked for several years at the Jewish Community Center.
He...
Johnnie Henson Jr., 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, of natural causes. He was born on August 4, 1943, in Pecan Gap, TX, to Sarah Lee Haynes and Johnnie Henson. He...
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