All Obituaries

Life’s Reflection William Henderson Sr. passed away on February 24, 2020 at his residence in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was born on February 23, 1949 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to James Henderson and Anniebelle Scott Henderson.  William grew up and attended school in Vicksburg, Mississippi.  After high school William enlisted in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge.  After being discharge from the Army William move to Kansas City working...

Life’s Reflection Samuel Stillwell was born on February 9, 1934 in Burton, Texas to Wilbert Richard and Mattie Goins Stillwell.  Samuel grew up in Houston, Texas.  He graduated from Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas in 1952.  After high school is attended Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas where he received a Bachelor of Science in History and Sociology. He began his ministry in the St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Houston Texas. Reverend...

A Celebration of the Life of    Dr. Herman H. Jones Jr. Dr. Herman H. Jones Jr. passed away February 9, 2020 in Lenexa, KS after struggling through serious complications from surgery.  Dr. Jones was born May 13, 1925 in Nashville, TN to Rev. Herman H Jones, Sr. and Vivian Clark Jones.  He was a graduate of Pearl HIgh School in Nashville.  Dr. Jones was drafted into the US Navy in World War ll where he served from 1943-46 as an aviation machinist. ...

Life’s Reflection Corrine McConnell was born on December 24, 1932 in Shreveport Louisiana to Leola Buffin and Anthony Rashelle. After graduating from Donnelly College, she began working as a housekeeper.  After a while she went back to school for her certificate and license in nursing to pass Medication and be a Caregiver.  She loved working with her clients and talking to her patients.  She worked hard at her job by being very compassionate, where she worked herself...

Ernest Hokes Jr. 1944-2020 With great sorrow we announce the Homegoing of Ernest Hokes Jr. age 75 years of Kansas City, Kansas.  He was born September 24, 1944 in Monticello, Arkansas to Ernest Hokes Sr. and Patrolia Robinson Hokes.  Ernest was the baby of five children, Oler Mae Hokes; Frances Hokes; Charles Hokes; and Aliene Hoke. In 1976 Ernest met his wife, Diana Hennecke and to this union two children was born, Frances Hokes and Ernest Hokes III. Anyone who knew Ernest...

When Peace, Like a River When peace, like a river, attendeth my way; When sorrows, like sea billow, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” And, Lord haste the day when our faith shall be sight, And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descend; Even so it is well with my soul. ---Horatio G. Spafford---      

Home Going Celebration Alpha Virginia Robinson Lewis was born June 20, 1939 in Booneville, Missouri to Walter Robinson and Maggie Tindell Robinson.  Alpha grew up in Argentine, Kansas and she graduated from Argentine High School in Kansas City (Argentine), Kansas. Alpha began to work at St. Joseph’s Care Center as a Medication Nurse where she worked and gave 25 years of loyal service, she retired in 2005. Alpha was involved in the Joliet Travel Club, GiGi's Line...

Life’s Portrait On Friday, January 31, 2020, Kimberly Diane “String Bean” Jordan Carter passed away at the age of 51. The Lord was first in Kim’s life, with whom she had a personal relationship.  Family and friends knew Kim best for her unique sense of humor, there was rarely an encounter with Kim that did not bring a smile to your face or have you in extreme laughter.  Kim had a calm demeanor, beautiful smile & loving spirit.  She took pride in...

Life’s Reflection Jolece Yvonne Eldridge was born on December 28, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joe Arthur Eldridge and Marilyn Betty DeGraftenreed Eldridge in Kansas City, Kansas.   Jolece “Lisa” grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.  She graduated from Schlage High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1981.  After high school she attended Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Kansas.   Jolece worked for various Tele Marketing Firms as...