All Obituaries

Life’s Reflection Romona L Thomas (Laberta) passed away on October 15, 2020 peacefully at her home in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was born on June 25, 1951 to Early and Elizabeth (Shepard) Thomas.  Romona grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.  She graduated from Argentine High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1968.  She gave her life to Christ at a young age. She was a member of New Bethel in Rosedale, Kansas.  She became the neighborhood Nanny/ Daycare.  She...

His Life’s Story George H. Warren Sr., 74, passed away on October 23, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on November 11, 1945 in Columbia, Missouri to James C. Warren and Stella R. Anderson-Warren.  George grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Argentine High School in 1964.   He began his work career with Kansas City Structural Steel, Darby Corporation and Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company as a Mig Welder,...

Life’s Reflection On November 21,1945 James J McClatchey was born to Viola and Joseph V. McClatchey in Holly Springs, Mississippi.  James was fondly known as Fred to his family and friends.  He was proceeded in death by both parents and three sisters, Iola; Wilma; and Anna. He accepted God at an early age and joined Salem Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 16 and remained a member until he passed.  He graduated Wyandotte High School in 1963.  At...

His Story The Life and Legacy of William Frederick Lowe, Sr. William Frederick Lowe, Sr. was born December 4, 1950 to Geraldine Clemoens and the late William Lowe. He was a graduate of Southeast High School class of 1969. He was drafter on June 22, 1970 into the United States Army and served in the 142nd Military Police Company in Pusan-Taegu, Korea. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1972. He worked at United Parcel Service, where he retired after 33 years of service. In August...

Little Angels  When God calls little children to dwell with Him above. We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For on heartache compares with the death of one small child Who does so much to make our world, seem wonderful and mild Perhaps God tires of calling the agent to his fold. So He picks a rosebud, before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but few To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult...

                          Life’s Reflections Rose Jean Oliver was born on February 12, 1925 to Ernest and Nina Hayden in Edwardsville, Kansas. At the time it was called Groves Center. She transitioned peacefully on September 30, 2020. Rose Jean was one of 7 siblings, 3 brothers, Wilber Hayden, Ernest Hayden Jr., and Ronald Hayden: 3 sisters, Catherine White,...

Life Reflections Ruth Beatrice Love Boyd Watkins, 90, passed away on October 5, 2020 at Ascension Living St. Joseph’s Place in Overland Park, Kansas. Ruth was born on January 18, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas to Vincent and Oterah (Loftin) Love. Ruth grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1949.  After high school she dreamed of traveling to Paris to develop her artistic talents in painting and drawing. Instead she took a job as one of the first...

Reflections of Life Donnie June Collins McGee was born on July 26, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas to Drector Wendell and Ida Rebecca Mae Allen Collins.  She was the oldest of 4 children.  Donnie was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District 500, attending Stowe Elementary, Northeast Junior High and Graduating from Sumner High School in the class of 1955.  She continued her education at Kansas City Kansas Junior College. On November 2, 1956 Donnie married her...

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...

Life Reflections Christine Eleanor Hych was born February 5, 1927 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Louis J. Anderson and Lucy Roach. She attended primary & secondary school in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating, Christine worked various jobs until she met and married the love of her life, Woodie Hych Jr. They married August 28, 1951 and moved to Kansas City, Kansas. Christine was baptized in 1951 at First Baptist, located at 5th & Nebraska in Kansas City, KS, under the direction of Dr....