Ethel "EE" Marie Chapell (Sayles), 81, of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died in her home Sunday, July 5, 2026. Ethel was born May 17, 1945, to Lester E. Sayles, Sr. and Genevieve (Lovelace) Sayles. Ethel was the firstborn of 11 children. Ethel attended Douglass Elementary, Grant Elementary, and Northeast Junior High. After Ethel married, she earned her GED. Ethel was married on December 27, 1959, to "the boy next door" ...

Gayle Semantha Bowie was born on a sunny Sunday afternoon, December 13, 1964 to Sidney Carr Bowie and Ernest Miller Bowie, Sr. in Kansas City, Kansas, third child of five. She was baptized by the late Rev. David L. Gray at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, as a child. She attended the Kansas City, Kansas School District, where she was a social butterfly with many friends. Gayle liked to say, “Love you” to her family and friends. She loved her wigs and looking her best. Gayle ...

James William Robinson III, affectionately known as “Jimmy,” was born to James William Robinson, Jr. and Beverly Jeanne Robinson in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 15, 1959. He attended Dunbar, Grant and Welborn Elementary Schools, Coronado Jr. High School and graduated from F.L. Schlagle High School in 1978. Jimmy accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Quindaro, where he was baptized by the late Pastor, Rev. ...

Patricia Murray age 73. gained her heavenly wings on July 01, 2026. Patricia was born August 27th, 1952 in Alabama and raised in Kansas City, KS. She preceded in death by her beloved Parents and her two daughters, Laura Lee "Lee Lee" Michie and Eliza "Liza" Michie and one granddaughter, Pashay Anderson. She lived a life rooted in faith, love, strength, and devotion to her family. Patricia will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her caring heart, and the way ...

A Life Remembered To our dearest mother, this is a moment of honor. How honored we are to be your daughters. How honored we are to have had an amazing, vibrant, respectful mother. Your presence, your energy and your unconditional love was everything. We have so many memories of you Mama, that we will cherish and smile. We’re going to miss you so much. I pray for us to make it. We love you, Mama, in this life and the next. Orvella Promroy was born to Orville H. Clay and Arquillar M. ...

Kathy Louise Johnson, 58, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Kansas City, KS.  She was born on July 18, 1967 to James and Milicent Bledsoe Johnson and has lived in Kansas City her whole life.  Kathy graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1985 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1989.  Early in her professional career after college, Kathy worked at various organizations in the Kansas City area including Medical ...

Born on Juneteenth, Gary entered the world on a day that symbolizes freedom, hope, and resilience. Throughout his life, he embodied those very qualities, bringing strength, kindness, and unwavering love to his family and friends. Known for his warm smile, joyful spirit, and dapper style, Gary lived life to the fullest and had a rare gift for making everyone around him feel welcome and valued. Gary was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, where he attended school in the KCK school district. He ...

Farrell F. Huggins, 81, passed away on June 15, 2026 peacefully at home with his sister Venita by his side in Kansas City, KS. He was born on June 19, 1944 also in Kansas City, KS to Levi and Helen Huggins. Farrell grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Sumner High School in 1962. After high school he entered the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a pilot. He served 4 years in the Air Force then returned back to Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community ...

Robert Eugene Banks was born on August 22nd, 1941, to Rufus F. Banks and Rosie Lee Banks in Kansas City, Kansas. He was one of nine children born to this union. Throughout his life, Robert was known for his strong work ethic and friendly spirit. He worked as a checker at Kroger, served as a maître d'at Mission Hills Country Club, worked as a dock checker at Consolidate Freightways, and later became a bartender at Club Paradox, where many knew him as "Bartender ...

Valerie Mitchell, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 17, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles and Pamela Watkins Mitchell. Valerie was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, where she attended Schlagle High School. Following graduation, she pursued her education at Concorde Career Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, earning her certification as a Medical Assistant. Throughout her career, Valerie held various ...