All Obituaries

Life's Reflection Ella Mae was born November 28, 1932, to Lee Samuel and Jewrel Harrold Ross in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was the third of three children. Her parents, sister Versa Ola Edwards and Brother Dr. Charles Richard Ross preceded her in death. Ella Mae attended schools in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated in 1950 from Sumner High School. She was baptized by Rev. I. H. Henderson, Sr. pastor of Eighth Street Baptist Church. Growing up in the church she was active in Sunday...

Life and Legacy of Rosetta Johnson     A.K.A. “Rose The Great”   Every so often when the Creator gets on His kick of creating and manifesting, He gets to relish in the opportunity of sending a life force so strong to Earth that He has to pat himself on the back and be sure to break the mold so the magic of this one person isn’t duplicated or imitated.  Ladies and Gentlemen, one such opportunity was the birth of Ms. Rosetta...

Life's Reflection Freddie William Daniels, 80, passed away on January 7, 2022, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Freddie was born January 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas to Freddie Sylvester Daniels and Frances Louise Daniels. Freddie grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. Freddie attended USD 500 Schools in Kansas City, Kansas. In 1992 Freddie began working for Commerce Bank as a maintenance man where he worked for 20 years. Freddie was also involved with...

Life Reflections Charles L. McNeal, 84, passed away on January 10, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Leawood, Kansas. Charles was born on March 15, 1937, in Beggrotla to Charles Burnett McNeal and Annie Finch McNeal. Charles grew up in Fresno, California. Charles graduated in 1956 and would go on to join the Army and serve for 3 years in Korea. In 1957 Charles was discharged after achieving the rank of PFC 1st Class. Charles began working for GM as a Line Work Inspector where he worked for 30...

Life's Reflection   Willie Thomas Robinson Jr. 37 Years, passed on 01/01/2022 at home. He was born on 01/12/1984 in Kansas City, Kansas to Willie T. Robinson Sr. and Marshan Grant. Willie was preceded in death by: Maternal Grandmother: Ella Mack Grant Wren; Paternal Grand Mother: Lizzy Gee. Maternal Grandfather: Leroy Grant Sr., Uncles: Clarence Grant, Benjamin Grant, Leroy Grant Jr. Great-Uncle: Elliott Curry and Great Aunts: Karen Williams and Elise Mack. Willie grew up in...

Reflections of Life Minister Emma Jean Payne, 72, of Gardner, passed away on October 21, 2021, after a short battle with a severe illness. Emma, born on August 31, 1949, to two loving parents, Ladell and Corene, in Farmerville was a bundle of joy from the very beginning. Emma enjoyed pastimes such as playing with her dolls and riding Old Red in her early age and as she grew into her teenage years, her focus shifted to business and dance.  After graduating from high school, Emma...

I Have A Place In Heaven Please do not sing sad songs for me, forget your grief and fears, for I am in a perfect place, away  from pain and tears…... I am far away  from hunger and hurt and want and pride.  I have a place in Heaven,  with the Master at my side.   My life on earth was very good, as earthly lives can go, but paradise is so much more than anyone can know… My heart is filled  with happiness, and sweet rejoicing, too. To...

Her Life’s Reflection Sonja Ann Thierry Holbert was born to Ella Mae Miles Thierry of Helena, Arkansas, and Clyde Vincent Thierry of Chataigner, Louisiana on July 12th,1939 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the third daughter of 7 girls and one boy of this union.  After Ella Mae’s death, Clyde had another daughter, Sonja’s youngest sister. Sonja attended Dunbar Elementary School, Northeast Junior High, Sumner High School and Kansas City, Kansas Junior College. ...

In Loving Memory of  Mrs. Versa Annetta Mansfield Ashley "Bobbie" Versa Annetta Mansfield Ashley aka “Bobbie”, 92, of Kansas City, Kansas was called home on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at 11:49 A.M. at Medicalodge Post-Acute Care Center. Mother was born at 7:00 P.M. on Dec. 6, 1929, the daughter of George Lee and Charlotte H. Mansfield.  And was a 79 yr. member of Walnut Blvd. Missionary Baptist Church.  She had been very active in...