All Obituaries

Rochelle was born July 21, 1976 to Pamela McKnight (Bowser) and Donald G. Bowser.  Rochelle is preceded in death by her grandparents, Morris (PaPa) and Helena (MeMa) Coles, Brother Donnie Bowser, Niece Sandrea Sipple.  She lived most of her life in Kansas City Kansas attending Fairfax and Hawthorne (Caruthers) elementary schools in USD 500, East Middle School in Aurora, Colorado, graduating from Washington High School USD 500.  Rochelle received an associate degree from...

Theodis Greer, Jr., born on October 16, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to proud parents Theodis Greer, Sr. and Magnolia Greer, passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillie Mae Greer, and his cherished children, Alisa Meireis (Rick) and Evelyn Magley (David) and youngest brother Alvin Williams (Betty). The legacy of Theodis lives on through his adored grandchildren: James Jackson III, Christopher Jackson, Jennifer Magley, Jessica Galvin, David...

Rev. Vernon V. DeBose, Jr. was born May 31, 1939, in Argentine, KS to the union of Vernon V. DeBose, Sr. and Zeola DeBose. He was one of six siblings, David Haskin, George DeBose, and three who preceded him to death, Zenovia Green, Howard Haskin, and Willie Haskin. He received his education in the Public Schools of Kansas City, KS. Vernon graduated from Argentine High School and attended Kansas City, Kansas Junior College, earning an Associate of Arts Degree. Then attending William Jewel...

Robert Lee Morgan was born on March 6, 1934 in Yazoo City, MS to Casey Lee Morgan and Lizzie Mae O’Neal. In 1943, the family moved to Kansas City, MO.  Robert attended WW Yates, Booker T. Washington, and Benjamin Banneker Elementary Schools.  He attended R.T. Coles Jr. High and R.T. Coles Vocational High School.  He played quarterback on the school’s football team, was selected to attend Boys’ State in Jefferson City and was elected Senior Class...

Diamond Domineke Steen, 23, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born on February 18, 2000, in Kansas City, Kansas to Damon Steen and Dawnya Grice.  Diamond grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended elementary and middle school in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Raytown High School in Raytown, Missouri in 2018. He worked for Smithfield as an order selector. He enjoyed playing football, basketball and he loved dogs. His favorite hobby was working on cars. Diamond had a...

  Kevin Michael Whitman 69, passed away on September 14, 2023 at 11:00 pm at Summit Nursing Home in Kansas City, Mo. He was born on December 13, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Robert Whitman and Margaret D. Burkehead. Kevin grew up in Kansas City, KS. He did not graduate from high school. After dropping out of school Kevin worked at various jobs as a cook or dishwasher. He finally found a job at Savory Grill where he met the mother of his child Diane. They began to date and here comes...

Muriel Denise Hall gained her wings on September 20, 2023, at home in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on September 15, 1950, to Mildred V. Forte and LeRoy Forte in Kansas City, Kansas. She accepted Christ at an early age. Muriel graduated from Sumner High School in 1968. She then attended Emporia University. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She went to travel and lived in Colorado for several years. Muriel married Gary Hall in 1983...

Eugene Payne Gipson was born to Gloria Davis and Chester McClain. Eugene spent the first twelve years of his life living with grandparents Exie B. and Nathaniel Gipson. He went to live with Richard and Gloria Davis after turning twelve. He was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas school system. He attended Lincoln and Franklin elementary schools in the Argentine area. Then he attended Hawthorne Elementary and Northwest Junior High School. Finally, he graduated from Wyandotte High School in...

Brian Keth, Jones, 62, passed away on September 10, 2023, at Health Care Resort in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on February 17, 1961, in Kansas City, MO to Mary Smith and John Jones, Sr. Brian grew up in Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents. Brian is survived by his brother John E. Jones, Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Donald P. Jones, Jr. was born May 15, 1949 in North Topeka, KS to Donald P. Jones, Sr. and Beatrice V. Jones. In 1976, he married Ellen Presley Jones, living as a faithful and loving husband for nearly 50 years (47, as of August 7th). Together they welcomed two children Stacey M. Jones Lee (Korey) and Donald P. Jones, III. He was known as Paul to his family, and Don or Donald to others. And was educated at Grant Elementary, Curtis Junior High, and Topeka High School. He matriculated on to...