All Obituaries

Life’s Reflections William Earl Henderson “Billy” was born, December 2, 1950 to Willie Earl Henderson and Marie Gertrude (Beatty) Henderson in Kansas City, Kansas.  William accepted Christ at an early age.  William attended the Kansas City, Kansas School District, graduating from Sumner “Class of 68”.  He excelled in sports such as football, basketball and baseball.  After high school he joined the Navy and was discharged with an honorable...

Life's Reflection Iris Zenobia Mahone Clemmons gracefully and peacefully gained her heavenly wings on January 11, 2021.  She was born on November 12, 1922 in Brinkley, Arkansas.  She was the 3rd of five children born to the union of Asie Mahone, Sr. and Effie Deberry Mahone.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Irene M. George; her brother, Asie Mahone, Jr.; and two brothers in their infancy preceded her in death. Iris graduated from Sumner High School...

Life of Reflections Omar Lewis, Sr. was born on September 24, 1971 to Yusef Muhammad (George Lewis III) and Melbra A. (Perkins) Lewis in Chicago, Illinois. Omar accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Charles Morgan of Paradise Baptist Church. Omar attended the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District. Omar was an avid Chiefs Fan and enjoyed his family outings.  He loved music and (hooking beats).  He was a comedian at heart.  Anyone who knew Omar...

Vernon Lee Featherston Obituary and Eulogy Vernon Lee Featherston was born August 28, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Vernon gained his heavenly wings on January 6, 2021.  He was 63 years old. Vernon was the oldest of four boys born to Carolyn Joyce Featherston-Reed (deceased) and James Eugene Lee Featherston:  David Eugene Featherston (wife Karen); Reginald Allen Featherston (deceased), and James Dean Featherston (deceased) (wife CaSonya).   He also had two...

Life's Reflections Diantha E. Forté was born December 18, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Roberta Richardson and  Art Williams, Sr., Her parents, Grandmother, Helen Richardson, and Godmother, Creola Martin preceded her in death. Diantha attended Carver Middle School and Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.  She and her first husband Archie McKinney Jr. married young and welcomed two children: Sherry and Michael. Finding love again, she later wed...

Life’s Reflection John Wesley Cobbins Jr. was born on May 4, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Rosie Sims Cobbins.  John grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas 1970.  After high school John join the United States Army in 1971 and served for 3 years.  He served in Korea and was the recipient of Armed Forces Expeditionary, National Defense Service Medals.  He received an honorable discharged in 1974...

“Terry's Life Story”        Terry J. Roberson, 64, passed away on December 24, 2020 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born on November 18, 1956 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Freddie Pearl Robinson.  He was baptized at an early age. Terry graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1974.  After high school, he joined the Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge.  He moved...

Life’s Portrait Karen Denise Hunter received her wings on December 24, 2020 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was born on March 16, 1968 in Decatur, Illinois.  Karen was baptized at the early age of 6, at Bible Temple Baptist Church.  She attended Schlage High School then transferred to Job Corps where she obtained her certification as a Nurse’s Assistant.  She continued to work as a Nurse’s Assistant until God called her...

Life’s Reflections Willie Lee Carroll was born on June 24, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas to Cecil and Lillian Boyd Carroll.  Willie grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.  He graduated from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1969.  After high school he attended AVTS in Kansas City, Kansas where he received a certificate in Pipefitting.   He began to work for Local 533 as a Pipefitter.  He retired in 2006 after 30 years of service. Willie married Addie...

  Life’s Reflections Darlene Eloise Colon was born on November 25, 1955 to John Henry and Dorothy Mae Griddine Williams.  Darlene grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. Graduated from the Kansas City Missouri Public School System. After high school Darlene attended Faith Bible College in Independence, Missouri where she received a Bachelor, Masters, and PHD in Counseling May of 2007.  She began to work for Temple Pottery as a Teacher where she worked for 17 years. ...