All Obituaries

Timothy McClendon, departed this life on April 29, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on July 13, 1971, in Dermott, Arkansas, to Otis Calvin McClendon Sr. and Lou Essie McClendon, Tim grew up surrounded by the love and support of his siblings. Tim graduated from Dermott High School with the class of 1990, where he played on the football team. His dedication to the sport earned him the respect of his teammates and coaches. After high school, Tim earned a certificate in Construction and Carpentry...

Willie Wash, 84, passed away on May 6, 2024, at His residence at Advena Living of Bonner Springs. He was born on April 12, 1940, in Tchula, Mississippi to Lonnie Wash and Annie C Love.  Willie grew up in Tchula, MS before moving to Kansas City where he began work for Atagi Construction as a construction worker and at Wilson Packing House providing for him and his family for many years.  Willie married Sylvia Allen in 1967 in Kansas City, Kansas. They were happily married for over...

Jerrold H. Childress Sr., age 74 of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 30, 2024, at Advent Health Center. He was born December 11, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Mary Childress. He graduated from Cregier Vocational High School in 1967 and majored in Architecture. He began his career with B&O Railroad in 1968, breaking barriers as the First Black Machinist in Chicago, Illinois. He dedicated over 30 years to the railroad, as a proud...

Gerald Wayne Kitchen, a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on January 1, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late George Madison Kitchen II and Merriam Kitchen (Thomas). Gerald lived a full life surrounded by his loved ones in the city he called home. Gerald was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by his brothers and sisters. He attended Sumner High School, proudly graduating with the class of 1971....

Joel Joyce Porter Wrenn, known affectionately as "Jimmy" by her family, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home on April 24, 2024. Born on February 26, 1943, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Joel was the beloved eldest daughter of Richard and Inez Porter. Growing up alongside her two sisters, Margie Jean and Beverly Ann, Joel attended L'Overture for elementary, middle, and high school, graduating in 1960. Her educational journey took her to various institutions, including College...

Olen Maurice Wooten was born on August 19th, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to James J. and Sharon P. Wooten.  He was the third of five children.  He was given the nickname “Pluto”.  He was truly loved by his family. Olen spent the majority of his life at KNI (Kansas Neurological Institute) where he enjoyed his life.  He also had a great family there who loved him.  His KNI family will also miss him. He is preceded in death by his...

Geraldine (Gaither) Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 3, 1932. She was 92 at the time of her passing on April 21, 2024. She was the youngest of 6 children. Geraldine attended Douglas High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Geraldine met and married Raymond I. Smith, Se. They were married almost 50 years before his passing. From this union, they had 3 children, a daughter Vinita S. Cannady of Kansas City, Kansas,2 sons Raymond I. Smith, Jr. and Darryl M. Smith residing in...

On April 15, 2024, John (Jack) Elliot Dickens, Jr. received perfect heavenly peace, “to be absent from the body and present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 He was born May 17, 1931 in Kansas City, KS to Dorothy Townsend Dickens and John Elliot Dickens, Sr.  He graduated from Sumner High School. John was inducted into the U. S.  Army after graduation. December 7, 1979, he married Bernice Powell.  John joins John Dickens, Sr and Dorothy Dickens, parents; John...

The Life and Legacy of Rev. Sherman James Hoston “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8:1 THE LIFE of Rev. Hoston began on February 20, 1945, in Monroe, Louisiana, Ouachita Parrish, born to his parents, Rev. Charlie Hoston Sr. and Corrine Goins Hoston. He was the ninth of seventeen children. He transitioned from his earthly dwelling to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 4:15 PM. Rev....