All Obituaries

Life’s Reflections Noah Kirkwood, the second son of Noah Kirkwood, Sr. and Inez Eudell Chew was born March 11, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas.  He attended Douglass and Dunbar elementary schools, graduated from Northeast Junior High School in 1947 and from Sumner High School in 1950. Immediately after graduating from Sumner High School, he joined the U.S. Navy.  The Navy was a turning point in his life.  About three weeks after joining the Navy, the Korean conflict...

Michael Keith Johnson, 63, passed away on November 18, 2022 at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on August 28, 1959 to Tyree Shannon and Dorothy Bell (nee) Johnson- Washington. Michael grew up in Kansas City, Kansas where he attended primary and secondary school. In 1978, Michael joined the US Army where he served as a chef and completed his education by obtaining his GED. During his time in the military, he met his wife Robin Hill Johnson. They were joined in...

Farifteh Parniani-Eatman, 65, passed away on November 17, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on February 7, 1957 in Tehran, Iran to Ahmad and Moloud (O’Skouian) Parniani.  Farifteh grew up in Tehran. She graduated from Marjan High School in Tehran in1975. After high school she attended the School of Architecture at Southern Illinois University located in Carbondale, Illinois where she received a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design....

Life’s Reflection Andrala Lynn Randle, also known as Big Momma, passed away on November 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas.  During the last days of her life, she was surrounded by her loved ones.  She leaves behind Randy Randle Sr. three children; and a host of family. Andrala Randle was born on December 13, 1970, to the union of Erskin L. Suber and Gay D. (Crudup) Suber in Kansas City, Kansas.  She grew up with her brother and three sisters, whom she loved dearly. ...

Robert P. Smith, Jr. 85, of Kansas City Kansas left his earthly home and passed through the veil to his eternal home November 5, 2022. Robert P. Smith, Jr was born to the union of Robert P. Smith Sr, and Lucy L. Smith. He was one in a line of nine children, which includes two brothers, Ronald Smith Sr., and Steven Smith and six sisters Maxine Clair, Gloria Smith, Linda K. Smith, Elinor McGinnis, Joyce Smith, and Donna Smith. Robert grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and attended Attucks...

Willard Lester Germany was born August 22, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fifth of seven children born to Sallie and Reece Germany.  Willard became a Christian at an early age while attending King Solomon Baptist Church. He was the product of the Kansas City, Kansas School district and graduated from Sumner High School. Willard was always known for his strong work ethic. He began his working career while in middle school when he sold The Call newspaper at the city bus stop...

Life’s Reflections Ronald Gregory Marks Sr. aka “COACH”, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022 at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was born on July 17, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas to Fred Lee Marks Sr. and Ruby Lois Spencer-Marks.  Ronald grew up in the Kansas City, Kansas (Argentine Area).  He accepted Christ and was baptized at Second Metropolitan Baptist Church. He was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas Public School...

Modestine Wynetta (Trotter) Bell was born in Washington, Arkansas. She was the 6th of seven children born to William and Vaseline Trotter who preceded her in death. Modestine departed this life on November 06, 2022. She accepted Christ at an early age. Shortly after moving to Kansas City, Kansas, she united with Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. In February 1979, she united with Mt Zion Baptist Church. She was a faithful member for ever 40 years. She served on the Usher Board, was a...

LIFE’S REFLECTION Katron (S.R) Harris Jr. Passed away on October 31st, 2022, at the young age of 17. Katron was born on May 23rd, 2005, in Merriam, Kansas to Robert Wilson and Katron Harris Sr. (Biological dad) and Meghan Wertacet. Katron was very popular around the Turner community, from being known as “The best dresser”, and being that goofy guy in class everybody could depend on. Katron and family were preparing for him to graduate in May and celebrate his upcoming...