All Obituaries

Life’s Reflection Jeweline Ivory was born on June 23, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas to MaeBell and Roger Lockhart, she was the fourth of seven children.   Jeweline loved the Lord and began her Christian walk at an early age at Eighth Street Baptist Church where she was baptized. Jeweline grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri where she attended Douglas Elementary, Ashland Elementary and she graduated from East High School in 1968.   In 1968 when...

Life’s Reflection Dorothy Mae Youngblood was born August 13, 1936 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Booker T. Hogan and Lillie Barber-Hogan. Dorothy grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1954. Dorothy further her education by attending University of Kansas School of Medicine in the Nursing School in Kansas City, Kansas from 1970 to 1974 where, she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She began to work at Bethany Hospital as...

Life’s Reflection   Larry James Williams Sr. was born March 16, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Both parents, Helen Smith and Vance Lampkin Sr. preceded him in death.  Vance Lampkin Jr. his brother also preceded him in death. On Sunday July 19, 2020 God took him upon His eagle's wings and carried him home.  Larry wrestled and prevailed. He didn't give up, he just gave in. He didn't lose the battle with Covid 19, for it was God's war and victory...

Grady Lee Manning (Los Angeles, California), affectionally known as “Buddy” by his loved ones, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Tysha Manning, who was his primary caregiver during his 3-year fight with cancer. Grady was born in Haynes, Oklahoma on November 20, 1940 to James and Maggie Manning, who preceded him in death, as did two brothers, Leon Manning (Linda) and James Manning, Jr. (Yolanda Gee). Grady attended public schools in...

Life’s Reflections Robert Madden Sr. entered into life on Tuesday, August 20, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.  He was the third child born to the union of William Sr.; and Carrie Jones Madden.  His parents; brother, Curtis; and son, Robert Jr. preceded him in death. The Madden family relocated to Kansas City, Missouri in 1951.  Robert was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was raised as a God -Fearing...

Life’s Reflections Bettie Jean Mathis was born July 31, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas to Marvin and May Francis Young Nickens.  Bettie grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1943. She began working for KU Medical Center as a clerk, where she worked for 23 years and retired in 1987. Bettie was a member of Eighth Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. She enjoyed many activities such as Sports, Traveling, and Square Dancing. Bettie Jean...

Life’s Portrait Senores Adrian Smith Sr was born February 16, 1961 to Vestoris Smith and Evelyn Hughes-Smith who proceeded him in death.  One sister, Connie Murphy and two brothers, also proceeded him in death Vestoris (Deborah); and Charles Glenn (Joann) Smith. Senores confessed in Christ at an early age. In 1979 Senores married Debra K. Fowler on July 30th and to this union three children were born.  Senores served in the United States Army for eight years, he was...

Life’s Reflection Charles L. Kendrick walked the last mile of the way July 10, 2020.  His journey began May 18, 1930 in Stamps, Arkansas; the 11th of 13 children born to Elzada L. and Rev. Lumas A. Kendrick.  Charles accepted Christ as a member of County Line Baptist Church and was baptized in a farm pond by his father. He demonstrated an aptitude for building and repairing at an early age, which served him well, both personally and professionally, throughout his...

I Have A Place In Heaven Please do not sing sad songs for me, forget your grief and fears, for I am in a perfect place, away  from pain and tears…... I am far away  from hunger and hurt and want and pride.  I have a place in Heaven, with the Master at my side.   My life on earth was very good, as earthly lives can go, but paradise is so much more than anyone can know… My heart is filled  with happiness, and sweet rejoicing, too. To walk with God is...